When I think about why I want to pursue a career in healthcare, I always return to the same feeling: the joy I experience when I can make someone’s life a little brighter. As a child, I found myself caring for those around me—helping siblings with homework, checking in on relatives, and volunteering in my community. These small acts of service showed me how powerful compassion can be. Over time, I realized that my desire to help others was more than a personality trait; it was a calling. That calling is what has led me to pursue healthcare. I chose healthcare because it is a field where knowledge meets empathy. Science has always fascinated me, but what excites me most is applying that knowledge to improve someone’s life. To me, healthcare is about more than treating symptoms—it’s about restoring dignity, offering comfort, and empowering people during their most difficult moments. The idea that my work could ease someone’s pain or bring a family hope motivates me to dedicate myself to this path, no matter the challenges it may bring. As a first-generation student, pursuing higher education is not only my dream but also my family’s dream. My parents have sacrificed so much to ensure I have opportunities they never had. By becoming the first in my family to earn a college degree, I hope to honor their sacrifices and open doors for those who come after me. Their resilience has taught me to approach obstacles not as roadblocks but as opportunities to prove my perseverance. I know this mindset will serve me well in the demanding world of healthcare. Being a woman in healthcare adds an even deeper dimension to my goals. Representation matters, and I want to show young women, especially those from first-generation or underrepresented backgrounds, that they belong in medicine. Women bring unique perspectives to healthcare, particularly in understanding and advocating for patients who may feel overlooked. I hope to lead with empathy and strength, serving not only as a healthcare professional but also as a mentor and role model for others who share similar dreams. Volunteering has given me a glimpse of the kind of impact I want to make. Whether it’s helping at community events or engaging in service projects, I have seen how even small contributions can create meaningful change. These experiences have taught me that healing is not always about grand gestures—it can also be about listening, being present, and showing others they are not alone. I want to carry this lesson into my future career, ensuring that every patient I serve feels heard, valued, and cared for. Ultimately, I believe I am called to healthcare because it allows me to combine my passions: education, service, and compassion. I hope to create a ripple effect of change, not only by caring for patients but also by inspiring others to pursue their goals and believe in their potential. With the support of scholarships, I will have the chance to access the education I need to achieve these goals, give back to my community, and honor the sacrifices that brought me here.

Passion. When you discover something that ignites a fire within you, you tend to hold onto it and dare not let go. Throughout our lifetime, we experience moments when we feel a burst of energy coursing through our veins, our blood pumping with excitement, while at the same time feeling as if we're bound to burst into tears from the combined emotions we feel. These are the moments when we know we've found our passion. Discovering anime has changed how I see the world in more ways than I can describe. It quickly became my passion, and it felt like a door had been opened to a part of my life I didn't know existed. Watching anime makes my heart race and stirs up indescribable emotions within me. Each anime I watch opens me up to new experiences and feelings that I don't find anywhere else. An anime that has truly captured my interest and brought me comfort during challenging times with its captivating, heartwarming, and comedy-filled storyline is Spy x Family. I found Spy x Family to be an incredibly easy-to-follow anime, hence why I consider it my comfort show and have watched it repeatedly. I was ecstatic when I discovered it and became captivated by its action-filled yet lighthearted plot. For some context, Spy x Family revolves around a little girl named Anya who can read minds. The story begins with a master spy named Twilight, who creates a family to assist in his mission to investigate a political leader. He adopts Anya, not knowing she is a telepath, and agrees to marry a woman named Yor, who is secretly a skilled assassin known as the Thorn Princess. The plot unfolds from there, filled with adorable, intriguing, and humorous episodes. I love Spy x Family, the heartwarming episodes and moments in the anime excite me to watch it. After discovering Spy x Family and finishing the first season, I couldn't wait for the next season to come out. When I finished watching the first season, I burst into tears. I cried not only because it was over, but also because I would miss the adorable family moments. I thought back to all the scenes where Anya and her family and friends interacted and developed their relationships. Spy x Family's ability to be wholesome and lighthearted is one of the reasons why the anime holds a special place in my heart. When I'm not feeling my best, I always turn to Spy x Family. Without a second thought, I open up my laptop and start rewatching the anime all over again. Spy x Family never fails to put a smile on my face when I didn't have one before. The show's hilarious interactions between the characters and situations, such as awkward encounters or adventures they go on, are times when I can't help but beam. It's not that the anime is entirely funny itself, but it makes me smile, and I don't even notice until my screen darkens at the end of each episode as the new one is about to start, and I see my reflection, my face with a huge smile on it. To summarize, an anime that has truly captured my interest and brought me comfort is Spy x Family. It has such a captivating, heartwarming, and comedy-filled storyline that it's been a real source of joy for me. I adore its action-filled nature, adding moments to the plot that make one truly admire the anime. I will never forget Spy x Family, and I hope to continue creating and feeling inexpressible memories with other anime.