The Micro Baddie

In this podcast episode , host Abba Diallo interviews her close friend Bethany Sseruwagi, a high-achieving senior at the University of Oklahoma. Bethany reflects on her academic journey, explaining her shift from a pre-med track to microbiology after discovering a passion for research and community health. The conversation highlights the importance of campus involvement, as Bethany discusses her leadership roles in the East African Alliance and the African Women’s League. She also describes her unique interdisciplinary work, combining microbiology lab research with a specialized honors project on African history and philanthropy. Throughout the interview, both women emphasize the value of mentorship from upperclassmen and the necessity of building a supportive international community. Bethany concludes by sharing her aspirations for graduate studies and her desire to leave every space better than she found it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit officehourswithabbadiallo.substack.com