Hi! My name is Nikhita Nakka. I was born in India, but have lived in Arkansas for most of my life and graduated from Bentonville high school. I am currently in my freshman year, majoring in the Bachelors of science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS), and am in the Early Admissions Pathway program for pre-pharmacy students. I am also planning on minoring in Spanish because I am very passionate about other cultures and languages and am very interested in beginning this path.

Throughout high school I was very involved through clubs and our community but what I enjoyed most was all the volunteering and service opportunities I was able to participate in. Through National Honors Society (NHS) we were presented with many opportunities to make a difference and help others who needed it. I greatly enjoyed these experiences. Since I was young I was always interested in the sciences and I decided to pursue pharmacy during my senior year of high school.

At Ohio State I believe there are many resources and opportunities for me to pursue my interests. I chose biological sciences scholars because of the learning community and support, along with selective opportunities related to specific interests that are available for students. Personally, I would like to take part in research, internships, and even study abroad during my time on campus. Scholars encourages students to explore and challenge themselves, and I believe characteristics such as my involvement and leaderships will be exemplified simply because of all the opportunities available and because of my drive to achieve my goals.