Emily Koya
UW Honors Graduates
Emily Koya

Biochemistry and Dance
Chemistry
Designation: Interdisciplinary Honors
Honors Grads 2020/2021
Proudest Moment: Successfully balancing rigorous biochem courses, multiple dance classes, and full + part time jobs!
During my four years at the UW, I enjoyed a very interdisciplinary education through the UW Honors, where I studied a variety of fascinating subjects such as the history of atomic bombings, social justice, and ethnomusicology. And with my biochemistry major, I developed a keen interest in today's medicine, especially the mechanisms in which pharmaceutical drugs interact with the brain to treat mental disorders. I also developed a deep love and appreciation for partner dancing, such as salsa, bachata, and tango, through my classes with the UW Dance Department. I am grateful for all the people I met during my time at the UW who have supported and inspired me and continue to do so everyday.