California: 2007 (Freshman) Rowed in the novice 4+ that placed 1st at the PCRC Championships.
Personal: Marine science major...rowed for Newport Aquatic Center in high school...finished first in the 2005 Novice 8+ Southwest Regional Junior Championships...played three years of water polo, two years of volleyball and one year of varsity swimming in high school...enjoys crocheting, surfing, snorkeling and ceramics...parents are Marilyn and Mainoo Badheka...has a sister, Sonia...born on June 9, 1988.
The best part about being on Cal crew is: The team. Each girl is my both my hardest competition and my best friend.
The best part of the University is: That excellence is both expected and achieved in every field.
My greatest achievement/finest moment was: Coming in first place in the novice 4+ at PCRCs in 2007.
I chose Cal because: Of both academic and athletic excellence.
What sets Cal apart: Cal offers everything that a student could want out of a college experience.
