I applied for the UCI Summer Surgical Program in my junior year, and I attended the summer before my senior year. Each morning, we would have a talk with a surgeon- a different surgeon and specialty each day- who would tell us about their path to their job and also some insight on their current lifestyle as a surgeon. or doctor. We would also spend each day learning surgical skills, for example, 5 suturing techniques, knot tying, laparoscopy, cytocopy, ultrasound, dissection, intubation, IV placement, and lumbar puncture placement. Best of al, we were given the opportunity to observe a surgery each morning in the OR with the surgeon. He would explain what he was doing and even show us things while he was working. Because of this program, I was able to affirm my affinity for surgery and see my future more clearly. 

I have played varsity field hockey for all four years here at Santa Catalina School. I took up the position of goalie my freshman year and have stuck with it ever since. In my junior year, I was awarded 2nd team all league and in my senior year, I was awarded 1st team all league as well as goalie of the year throughout the league. I plan to continue field hockey at the club level wherever I attend college because it has been one of my favorite activities to do after school to create connections with others while keeping up my fitness.