The journey
When I arrived at the University of Washington, I set out to discover myself in a world of endless possibilities. I was a blank slate, with little direction. But, I did know that I wanted my next four years to be filled with amazing experiences and continued exploration. I took the opportunity to discover my interests by taking classes that stood out to me, rather than ones that counted toward a specific major.
I loved learning about culture and its role in society. I was concerned with how pervasive institutionalized racism and discrimination were here in Seattle and I came to understand the significance of social, political, and economic factors that silently permeate societies around the world. I also loved science. I excelled in chemistry and continued taking classes in biology, microbiology, and biochemistry. I was amazed by the human body's reliance on the extensive interaction between enzymes, chemical reactions and single celled organisms to defend against invading viruses and bacteria. On a molecular level we are always at war and the human body has been built to defend itself through a series of chain reactions without conscious thought. That's amazing!
Eventually, I sought to discover how science and the humanities converged in the real world and began exploring opportunities outside the classroom. My interests in social inequalities prompted me to join the Dream Project, where I worked to bridge the education gap for underprivileged high school students interested in pursuing higher education. I studied abroad in Italy and studied how culture plays a large role in shaping health outcomes and later continued my global health exploration by joining the Vietnam Health Clinic (VHC).
In Seattle, I explored clinical research as an assistant at Harborview Medical Center and joined Health Care Alternative Spring Break (HCASB), where I shadowed health care providers in rural communities throughout Washington state. Through this program, I discovered my passion for dentistry! Today, I continue to volunteer at the Seattle Union Gospel Mission's Dental Clinic, providing care to patients who do not have access to or cannot afford dental care.
I came to the UW in search of a broad education. Being part of the Honors Program allowed me to explore my interests without limitations and it encouraged me to take that same approach to learning outside the classroom. The integration of academics with real-world experience created a rich learning environment, which allowed me discover what I am truly passionate about. I could not have asked for a better place to grow as a student and I will be forever grateful for the opportunities, experiences, and memories I have had these last four years as a husky.
I loved learning about culture and its role in society. I was concerned with how pervasive institutionalized racism and discrimination were here in Seattle and I came to understand the significance of social, political, and economic factors that silently permeate societies around the world. I also loved science. I excelled in chemistry and continued taking classes in biology, microbiology, and biochemistry. I was amazed by the human body's reliance on the extensive interaction between enzymes, chemical reactions and single celled organisms to defend against invading viruses and bacteria. On a molecular level we are always at war and the human body has been built to defend itself through a series of chain reactions without conscious thought. That's amazing!
Eventually, I sought to discover how science and the humanities converged in the real world and began exploring opportunities outside the classroom. My interests in social inequalities prompted me to join the Dream Project, where I worked to bridge the education gap for underprivileged high school students interested in pursuing higher education. I studied abroad in Italy and studied how culture plays a large role in shaping health outcomes and later continued my global health exploration by joining the Vietnam Health Clinic (VHC).
In Seattle, I explored clinical research as an assistant at Harborview Medical Center and joined Health Care Alternative Spring Break (HCASB), where I shadowed health care providers in rural communities throughout Washington state. Through this program, I discovered my passion for dentistry! Today, I continue to volunteer at the Seattle Union Gospel Mission's Dental Clinic, providing care to patients who do not have access to or cannot afford dental care.
I came to the UW in search of a broad education. Being part of the Honors Program allowed me to explore my interests without limitations and it encouraged me to take that same approach to learning outside the classroom. The integration of academics with real-world experience created a rich learning environment, which allowed me discover what I am truly passionate about. I could not have asked for a better place to grow as a student and I will be forever grateful for the opportunities, experiences, and memories I have had these last four years as a husky.