Karim Abualnaja '27 — International Student Orientation Mentor kabualnaja@mail.wlu.edu

 My name is Karim Abualnaja, I am a rising junior and a Biochemistry major and Data Science minor. I'm from Gaza, Palestine. Ask me about the Student Association for International Learning, TriBeta (our biology honor society - you should join if you love the world of biology!), or the Outing Club. I do research in the Spider Genetics Lab in the Biology Department, where I study the genetics behind spider silk and its unique properties. In my free time, I enjoy running, swimming in the river, and spending time with friends. I also work as a genetics and biology tutor, and you'll probably see me often in the dining hall, where I also work. I'm excited to welcome you all to the W&L community!