One of my favorite courses that I have learned about not only important synthesis of organic molecules, but also myself was my first organic chemistry course. In the beginning of the class, I lacked motivation to study and work hard in this class, as the COVID restrictions greatly distracted me. In the Fall 2020 Semester, I was still trying to get used to the atmosphere of virtual learning, and because I attended classes in my dorm, focusing was very difficult for me. However, while talking with my professor, Dr. Sevov, he mentioned how when times are most difficult, it is important to refocus on what your drive is and how you plan to achieve them. If your drive is exceptional, but the way you fulfill it is not aligned with you or your values, you may need to re-evaluate if your drive is truly yours. Taking this advice, I pondered whether if the classes were allowing to achieve my drive: to become a versatile physician capable of supporting various people through the most strenuous moments of life. Therefore, I decided to spend most of my time at the library to designate time were I would force myself to focus. With the success in this class, I was able to better understand my drive and how I hope that through perseverance and adaptability I can accomplish it.
Career
Vision Statement & Statement of Action
Because a hospital can be where significant events can occur, such as the beginning of life and death itself, I hope to be a physician were I can persevere through complex practices to ensure that patients and coworkers can experience a sense of security and belonging despite the highs and lows of their life experiences.
In order to achieve this vision, I am pursuing a biomedical engineering major with a Pre-Med Track. By potentially getting a teaching assistant position, I will also hopefully hone my leadership qualities and communication skills to help students. If possible, I hope to partake in an internship or Co-Op position in order to gain professional experience in the medical devices field. The next step may be to apply to medical school, but life always has a different plan!
Career
First Semester:
From working at the Toledo Zoo to volunteering at the Camden ,New Jersey, Joseph’s House (homeless shelter), I have striven to develop strong interpersonal skills in order to empathize with others. In my future job, I will give myself to the community in order to break divisions or any social barriers. More experience will come as I am hoping to purse a co-op.
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Second Semester:
One of the most exciting and significant opportunities that I have encountered was that I was recommended to be a General Chemistry Teaching Assistant! In addition to bolstering my resume, I hope to be a TA because it offers a chance to connect myself to different networks of the OSU institution. Furthermore, in order to find a co-op, I have connected myself with the OSU Engineering Career Services.