Global Awareness: To pursue global awareness I am involved in the charity organization, Students for South Asian Service, which raises funds to donate to Pratham USA (a program that promotes literacy in impoverished areas of South Asia). I planning on further working towards this goal by taking classes that open my eyes to different global perspectives as well as by possibly participating in a study abroad program.
Original Inquiry: To partake in original inquiry I am currently a Research Volunteer in the Department of Radiation Oncology CCC-James. This has really helped me gain an understanding of the research process first-hand. I plan to work towards conducting my own novel research project in hopes of presenting at the Denman in the upcoming year.
Academic Enrichment: My Honors Contract reflects my pursuit of academic enrichment as it consists of various higher level and challenging courses. My courses are on the pre-med track as I intend on going to medical school after completing my undergraduate education. Many of the other courses I am taking are part of major, Neuroscience, which I believe serves as academic enrichment because it is a subject that I find great interest in and challenges me to think critically. Additionally, I have chosen GE courses that encourage me to step outside of my usually academic subjects and open my mind towards other ideas and concepts.
Leadership Development: I am currently a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. I taught the course General Chemistry 1210 in the fall and 1220 in the spring and home to TA Organic Chemistry Lab in the upcoming year. This experience contributes to my development as a leader because it is my job to be responsible for my students and ensure that they have a good understanding of the course and course content. Additionally, I am co-president of the organization Students for South Asian Service for the upcoming year and fundraising chair of the junior class honorary, Chimes. My involvement in these relate to my personal goal of working upon my leadership skills.
Service Engagement: I volunteer in the Emergency Department of the Dublin Methodist Hospital. I also partake in service through the charity initiative organization Students for South Asian Service which raises funds to promote literacy among children in South Asia and I will continue to work with dedication towards that initiative. Additionally, I intend on continuing volunteering and hopefully attending a service trip abroad.