About Danielle Harik

Personal Background

Danielle is 20 years old and has lived in Kalamazoo all her life. She is the youngest of four children, and is extremely close with her family. Growing up, Danielle was involved in travel and Varsity soccer in high school, and was a member of Youth United Way and PeaceJam.

Academic Background

Danielle Harik is a sophomore Honors student who is studying Biomedical Sciences, with minors in Chemistry and Arabic. She plans to someday become a physician and work with underserved populations in the United States as well as in other countries across the world.

Campus Involvement

Danielle is the President of PeaceJam Mentors. This fall, she worked to put on a Dance for Darfur fundraiser that took place in the Radisson hotel downtown. This coming spring, PeaceJam Mentors will be hosting a Nobel Laureate at a regional conference taking place here on Western's campus. Danielle also serves in the WSA as a senator for PeaceJam Mentors.

Why Western?

"WMU seemed to have such a great campus life and I was certain I would find my niche. I have found things on this campus that I love and am good at, and I know that everyone else can do the same. My professors seem to care about each of us.

"I love the international students. I love the different student organizations. I love being in the middle of Kalamazoo, but still in my own college world. I love the different dynamics in each of the residence halls.

"I love that students want to get the most out of WMU, and are willing to work for it."