"I am most proud of the volunteer experiences that I gained over the years. My parents have always taught my sisters and I to give back to the community and utilize our skills towards making the world better than we found it. So I try to be very conscientious of that. In high school, when my teacher approached me to be an after-school mentor for students struggling to keep up in class, I jumped at the opportunity. I also started volunteering at local places such as a small bookstore struggling to stay open due to a shortage in staff, at a church where they offered homeless individuals hot meals and a place to stay during the holiday season, and then I started volunteering at a hospital where I received very important foundational knowledge of the impact compassion can have on an individual struggling with their health. I eventually started volunteering at an ER where I got to interact with physicians, PAs, and nurses from various specialties as well as play a small role in family and patient-centered care. For a couple of semesters during my undergrad years, I volunteered at an Autism Outreach organization where I was able to interact and learn from autistic children of all ages. I have learned just how unique each child is. Working with these kids each day, they have helped me grow personally and professionally. I am able to apply that understanding when working with kids in the pediatrics unit at the hospital. My volunteer experiences have made me a more compassionate and reliable individual both in and beyond the healthcare setting."