reflecting
on my Husky experience
took my first honors course in a prison
went out of my comfort zone to try new things and meet new people
made a video about covid-19 that got nearly 200 views
designed a website of black lives matter resources
reconnected with my culture by relearning korean
started my first research experience
got involved in the honors community
connected with nature through a class on birding
prepared to launch the honors peer mentoring program
got accepted into the neuroscience major
changed my career goals and decided to pursue college honors
presented at the undergraduate research symposium
participated in the scan design innovations in pain research program
learned how to walk away from people and places that disempower me
worked on my senior thesis and completed my final honors course
shared my reflections as the honors graduation keynote speaker
As I reflected on all the key moments of my Husky experience, I identified some common themes that have shaped who I am today and how I wanted to present this portfolio:
-
Creating through a global lens: Social justice movements and the COVID-19 pandemic have posed many challenges in the past four years. Amid unprecedented times, I found innovative ways to connect my education to those global issues.
-
Leading with vision: Although I worked with many communities at UW, the Honors community has undoubtedly been my anchor. From creating a mentoring program to teaching Honors students, I flourished as a leader and fostered inclusive spaces for my peers.
-
Discovering personal and professional growth: The Neuroscience program challenged me to think like a scientist and appreciate the nervous system through interdisciplinary perspectives. With an eagerness to contribute to my field, I engaged in undergraduate research and sought to make opportunities accessible to marginalized students.
-
Sustaining for what’s next: As I near graduation, I am proud of how I reinvented myself and made the most of my education. I now have the confidence and skills to enter the next chapter of my life, where I plan to pursue graduate school and use my passions for research and science communication to advance digital health equity.