What are your plans upon graduation?
I plan to apply to physician assistant schools in the future in hopes of serving the underprivileged communities within the U.S and internationally. However, while I am waiting for admissions to graduate school, I plan to utilize my economics degree working for a financial firm in the San Francisco Bay Area.
How has your experience at UC Merced prepared you for future endeavors?
Since UC Merced is a research/STEM-based institution, I was able to learn and professionally advance myself in the medical field because they offer so many opportunities. UC Merced, specifically in the STEM departments, is astounding. UC Merced would host students attending medical conferences and even have workshops on suturing. As a graduating senior, I definitely feel like I am ready for the next step because of these experiences.
Were you part of any clubs or organizations while at UC Merced?
Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity (President), Pilipino American Alliance (Barrio Fiesta Event Chair), Kappa Sigma (Executive Secretary), Associated Students of UC Merced (External Office Chief of Staff), Campus Activities Board (Traditional Events Co-Chair, Pre-Health Council (Vice-President), Order of Omega Honor Society (President), Professional Fraternity Council (President), Fraternity & Sorority Council (President), Bright Success Center Peer Academic Advisor, Mercy Medical Emergency Room Volunteer
What research opportunities have you taken part of at UC Merced?
As part of the Wright Economics Lab, I’ve helped to investigate the effect on a company when acquiring a patent for their products in a foreign country, specifically, the impact on their performance and growth as a firm.
How do you feel you’re leaving your mark at UC Merced?
The legacy that I am leaving at UC Merced is to show future generations that they are capable of achieving anything they set their mind to. As an immigrant with English as their second language, I hope to represent a beacon of inspiration for those who come from similar backgrounds as me that they can balance leadership positions, a part-time job, school, research, and volunteer work. In addition, I want to show them that pursuing other hobbies or interests doesn't deter you from your main goals, but fosters a more rounded graduate at the end of four years at UC Merced.
