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About EOF

Since its inception, in 1969, SEBS EOF has prepared students to solve some of the more challenging societal problems. Focused on access, academic excellence, and research, SEBS EOF cultivates student capacity to make adaptive changes in their educational development to improve their potential for success. SEBS EOF seeks to provide services that assist students in navigating the complexities of college life, within a global environment; and, facilitate an understanding of what is required to succeed in college as a science major. Read More

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Current EOF Scholars

Alumni Spotlight

Gabrielle Gonzalez, MAS ’12

“SEBS EOF laid the cornerstone for my college and career voyage. It offered me space to thrive as a student and equipped me with essential tools to develop my soft skills.”

Audrey Asare, ’23

“SEBS EOF offered invaluable support and resources. From tailored academic guidance to mentorship, counseling services, and networking, the program played a crucial role in my success.”

Amanda Bachan SEBS’ 24

Congratulations on your acceptance into the RU Master of Business and Science-Life Sciences program! Amanda is graduating with a degree in Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources and serves as a SEBS EOF Ambassador.

Gabrielle Moore SEBS’ 24

Congratulations on your acceptance into the RU BA-BS/MPH program! Gabrielle will graduate with a degree in Public Health and currently serves as the President of the RU MANRRS organization.

Kevin Guerrero SEBS’ 19

Exercise science Master’s degree in Biotechnology at John Hopkins University, First year medical student at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School For many students from more advantage background and establish lineages, entering college may seem trivial and the expected thing to do. However, for many children of immigrants, entering college is a privilege. For my family, this meant hope and for myself this meant an opportunity of a lifetime. Ever since that acceptance letter to SEBS EOF in 2015, I have continued to push forward, endurance be great, daring to be a…

Michelle DeFreitas-Montes SEBS’19

Exercise science Master’s degree in Human Nutrition at Columbia University Vagelos College of physicians and surgeons, First year Medical student at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School SEBS EOF was like my family away from my family, in that I found a lot of my lifelong friends there and had more personal relationships with the advisers they provided a strong academic support which helped me succeed in my classes, along with teaching me what I needed to do to apply to medical school. Thank you SEBS EOF!

SEBS EOF student poses for graduation photo

Gabriella Bahamondes: Graduate Student

Introducing Gabriella Bahamondes who is currently a student in the Masters of Biomedical Sciences program at RWJ medical school. She graduated from Rutgers University in May 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and started the masters program Fall 2019. After completing her Masters degree she plans to apply to the Robert Wood Johnson Accelerated Program and begin Medical School. She is currently a Medical Assistant at a pediatric clinic. She does research for the OB/GYN department at the Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. Her research focuses on the preventional…

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Luis Gasca: Merrill Lynch Intern

I am currently a rising Junior at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. Studying Environmental and Business Economics. This summer I was able to do an Internship at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as a Global Wealth Management Advisory intern. Where I was able to work closely with a team of 3 Financial Advisors (FA) and 3 client associates with over 10 years in the industry. I learned about investment strategies and client relationship management. I was also able to participate and present at meetings with Office Management Team and Branch FAs on…

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