ISAB, ISTAR Yao Qi

Yao Qi is a fourth-year dental student at Penn Dental Medicine. She was born and raised in Beijing, China, and finished her college degree in Neuroscience at Duke University. As an international dental student, she has faced some unique challenges because of the lack of information and companionship. Outside of school, she enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, biking, and traveling. As an ISAB member, she is aiming to help international students with similar backgrounds to improve their experience and thrive in their career, as well as encouraging a positive and supportive environment at Penn for all international students to feel welcomed to their new home.