Kayden Washington
Class of 2027
Home city and state: Colorado Springs, CO
Undergraduate degree: Northwestern University Neuroscience Major and German Minor
Student Organizations and Affinity Groups:
- Feinberg Tour Guide
- SNMA
- Phi Rho Sigma
- Neurological Surgery Interest Group
- Pediatrics Interest Group
- Ophthalmology Interest Group
- Chicago Youth Programs
What do you enjoy most about living in Chicago?
What I enjoy most about living in Chicago has to be the diversity of cultures. No matter where you go in the city, there is a chance to experience a new culture through the food, music, art, etc. Additionally, Chicago has many festivals where they celebrate these cultures such as the Taste of Chicago event that happened in September!
Tell us a bit about your interests and hobbies outside the classroom.
My interests definitely vary. I am a huge fan of staying active so I go to the parks and play sports with other students. I also am a big fan of video games on either my Nintendo Switch or on Steam.
Share your path to Feinberg - what interesting experiences did you have prior to enrolling?
I went to Northwestern University and graduated in 2021. I then went and conducted a research fellowship with the NIDA in Baltimore for two years. COVID stopped my study abroad plans unfortunately but I am looking to go abroad during medical school
Topics I can discuss with prospective students:
- Life in Chicago
- Campus Life
- Academic Support (studying, learning)
- Student Organizations, Affinity Groups
