How SWANA are you?
This drink, enjoyed worldwide, has a long history in Yemen, where it became a major part of trade and café culture.
Coffee
"Don't go outside with wet hair, it will make you catch a cold."
Myth: colds are caused by viruses.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
Arabic: "Shukran" (شكراً)
Thank you
You want to work out, play intramural sports, take a fitness class, or try the rock wall. What UCI facility are you going to?
The ARC- Anteater Recreation Center
This Desi country is home to the ancient city of Mohenjo-daro, one of the world's earliest major urban settlements.
Pakistan
"Honey can help soothe a cough."
True! Honey exhibits bactericidal activity against many organisms and was first prescribed by the Ancient Egyptians many centuries ago.
How many chambers does the human heart have?
4
Farsi: "Azizam" (عزیزم)
My dear/ My darling
You’re stressed, need a wellness resource, or just discovered there are massage chairs on campus. Where should you go?
Center for Student Wellness & Health Promotion
This Persian art form can take months/ years to create, with some pieces containing hundreds of thousands—or even millions—of individually tied knots.
Persian Rugs/Carpets
"Shaving hair makes it grow back thicker"
False, Shaving cuts hair at the surface and doesn't change the hair follicle. New growth can look or feel thicker at first because the hair has a blunt-cut end.
Which organ produces insulin?
Pancreas
Urdu: "Bas karo!" (بس کرو)
"Stop it/ Enough"
You want to make friends, serve SWANA communities, AND learn more about the road to becoming a healthcare professional. What club should you join?
SWANA Health Alliance!!!!
The instrument, used to see tiny cells and organisms, relies heavily on the study of optics pioneered by Ibn al-Haytham.
Microscope
"Eat dates when you're feeling weak."
True, dates contain carbohydrates/natural sugars.
What type of blood cell primarily carries oxygen around your body?
Red Blood Cells
Kurdish: "Tu chawa ye?"
"How are you?"
Which UCI resource provides students with food support for groceries and other basic needs resources?
UCI Basic Needs Center / FRESH Pantry
This branch of math gets its name from the Arabic al-jabr, from the title of a book written by al-Khwarizmi.
Algebra
Drink tea right after eating to help digestion.
Myth. Tea with meals can reduce the absorption of non-heme iron because of its polyphenols/tannins.
What is the medical term for low blood sugar?
Hypoglycemia
Turkish: “Çabuk!”
"Hurry!"
Name the TWO tools: One helps you check whether you're on track with your degree requirements, and the other helps you visually plan possible UCI class schedules before registration.
DegreeWorks + AntAlmanac