“Sona is the glue,” says classmate and debate captain Marcus Chen. “Everyone sees the grades. We see the person who stays until 9 PM to fix the bus schedule for a tournament. She’s brilliant, but she’s also kind. That’s rarer.”
In the crowded hallway of Academia Hall, students rush past a bulletin board. Tacked to the cork is a printed list: Fall Semester Honor Students. At the very top, underlined in blue ink by an unknown admirer, is the name . sona bella honor student
That philosophy has paid off. Maintaining a 1.2 GPA across a double major in Molecular Biology and Philosophy is no accident. It is a testament to what her professors call “ruthless organization.” “Sona is the glue,” says classmate and debate
“I want to build something that helps my parents retire. And I want to teach,” she says. “There’s a little girl somewhere who thinks she’s not smart enough. I want to be the person who tells her: ‘You are. Just start at 5 AM.’” She’s brilliant, but she’s also kind
: Create a set time for homework and review every day to build momentum.