I am a freshman undergraduate studying biochemistry at the University of Missouri–Columbia with a strong interest in pursuing a career in medicine or graduate study. As I continue my undergraduate education, I aim to build meaningful hands-on medical experience, particularly through opportunities such as phlebotomy or working as a sterile processing technician in the spring of 2025. Through my career in medicine, I hope to make a change in others' lives through knowledge, life experience, and most importantly, empathy.