Hobbies and interests
STEM
Medicine
Exercise And Fitness
Biomedical Sciences
Biotechnology
Public Health
Biology
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Reading
Gaming
Gardening
Health Sciences
Walking
Research
Fitness
Cleaning
Running
Hiking And Backpacking
Travel And Tourism
Food And Eating
Athletic Training
Bodybuilding
Reading
Health
Academic
Action
Adventure
Drama
Humor
Magical Realism
Literary Fiction
Young Adult
Romance
Novels
Fantasy
Social Issues
Science
Politics
Suspense
Thriller
Family
Horror
Short Stories
Science Fiction
I read books multiple times per week
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FinalistBio
Hello, I am a Filipino American undergraduate student attending California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. I perceive myself as an individual who has faced countless adversities, yet stayed resilient until the end. From a young age, I gained resentment from my peers due to my nature as a bully who earned the lowest grades in class. However, during one summer day, my newfound passion for reading helped me reinvent myself by prioritizing my studies. Eventually, I ranked as one of the top students at my school, with my grit persuading me to pursue a medical profession. Although I suffer from heart arrhythmia and astigmatism, these obstacles invigorate my diligence outside of the classroom through fitness and volunteering.
I aspire to become a clinical laboratory scientist like my late father. Also, I hope to assist the nation in adopting a new health framework to minimize the high costs of medical practices. Due to the passing of my late father and the COVID-19 pandemic, I realized that the nation's health sector is ineffective with its diagnosis and treatment of certain diseases. Because of this, advancements in medical technology can help to sustain further losses affecting our quality of life. Despite living off of survivor benefits, this predicament will not dissuade me from achieving the pinnacle of patient care through innovative procedures. Overall, I hope to increase the provision of access to healthcare among the general populace. I am confident that my continued strive for reform will be essential in revolutionizing the U.S.'s healthcare system.
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Biology, General
Minors:
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
Mt San Antonio College
Associate's degree programInternational Polytechnic High
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Biology, General
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
- Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies
Career
Dream career field:
Hospital & Health Care
Dream career goals:
I aspire to become a medical laboratory technician after completing my college studies and attending a medical school.
Sports
Crossfit
Intramural2020 – 20211 year
Tennis
Intramural2018 – 20191 year
Track & Field
Intramural2018 – 20202 years
Football
Intramural2018 – 20202 years
Jogging
Intramural2018 – 20202 years
Badminton
Intramural2019 – 20201 year
Bodybuilding
Intramural2020 – 20211 year
Basketball
Intramural2022 – 2022
Research
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
International Polytechnic High School — I was a researcher who conducted an experiment to prove the causation between vaccinations and the acceptance of medical technology. I collected data from various participants using vaccination status and frequency of antigen testing regarding COVID-19.2022 – 2022
Arts
International Polytechnic High School
DesignInfotainment - Batman Play Poster2018 – 2019International Polytechnic High School
ActingInfotainment - Batman Play2018 – 2019International Polytechnic High School
DesignUpcycled Bee Gardening Decoration2020 – 2021International Polytechnic High School
Cinematography"Door" Scene, Scene Recreation of "The Karate Kid"2019 – 2020International Polytechnic High School
Film CriticismMovie Review - Jaws, Movie Review - Citizen Kane, Movie Review - Wait Until Dark, Movie Review - A Quiet Place, Movie Review - Singin' in the Rain, Movie Review - Real Steel, Movie Review - Charade, Movie Review - Prestige, Movie Review - Hero2018 – 2019
Public services
Volunteering
John Wayne Cancer Foundation — I served my role as a volunteer who was tasked with setting up stations where we provide runners with water or Gatorade beverages during the OC marathon.2018 – 2018Public Service (Politics)
Young Kim For Congress — I served as an intern who held a leadership role as a "Core Member" within my team. My primary goal was to help persuade citizens within a certain community to vote for Young Kim. I conducted phone banking and precinct walking.2020 – 2021Volunteering
Project Smile — I served as a volunteer who helped collect recyclable materials, such as plastic, glass, and aluminum, from my high school's recycling bins and my home.2018 – 2022Volunteering
Cortez Park Community and Senior Center — I served my role as a volunteer who was responsible for distinguishing and organizing important documents as well as performing chores to keep the senior center clean. I helped decorate the senior center during major holidays or important events.2018 – 2021