I am the daughter of two refugees. My mother was born in Laos and immigrated to the United States with her family in 1978, following the Vietnam War. My father was born in then-Communist Czechoslovakia and escaped alone at the age of 19. He spent 6 months in a refugee camp before eventually arriving in the US.
They both defied the odds to learn English, attend university, and become a gynecologist and nurse-anesthetist, respectively. |
From my parents, I learned at an early age the impact of medicine and the importance of helping those in need. When I came to Stanford, I chose a major, Human Biology, that reflected both of these values with its interdisciplinary focus. Later I expanded my interests to written and oral communication, as I realized that research is only effective when it is well-expressed. Throughout my four years as an undergraduate, I have learned to value:
Communication
Collaboration
Service
Endless Learning
Dedication
Collaboration
Service
Endless Learning
Dedication
As a pre-medical student, I hope to use these five values to make a difference in patients’ lives and to promote the happiness of myself and those around me.