A perfect chord relies on the mathematical ratio of its frequencies, a principle of resonance that is fundamental to creating extraordinary pieces of music. Throughout life, I have been searching for a collaborative platform where my skills and interests harmonize with a larger scientific mission. As I prepare to take my next step in my academic journey, I am eager to achieve resonance with a research institution or national laboratory and collaborate with the interdisciplinary environment that these environments offer. I look forward to deepening my expertise in astrophysics research and contributing to the innovative field of astrophysics and exoplanet research. Throughout my undergraduate experience, I continuously exercised my skills in both data science and communication. Not only have I pursued coursework in astrophysics, but I am currently strengthening my foundation in data science and statistics through coursework this semester. I’m heavily involved in our Filipino Student Association, where my soft skills in leadership and communication find their unique style. In addition to my coursework, I have gained research experience through my REU at Carnegie Science. I became fascinated by the topic of exoplanet demographics, where I used stellar characterizations to constrain planet occurrence rates in the thin and thick disk of our Galaxy. My responsibilities focused on creating data analysis pipelines to reinforce known trends between galactic location and elemental abundances. Using this model, I revised a forward model to properly constrain these occurrence rates. Not only did I develop skills in data science, but I also worked on my science communication skills through weekly workshops. This was ultimately showcased through my presentation at the 247th AAS Conference. I hope to continuously contribute to the expanding field of computational astrophysics in a variety of fields. Through pursuing a PhD in Astrophysics or in Scientific Computing, I envision myself handling large datasets and collaborating with brilliant-minded individuals to unlock the mysteries of the universe. I look forward to being at the forefront of monumental questions like “Are we alone in the universe?” After obtaining a PhD, I hope to continue my emphasis on exoplanet characterization, and working in a research institution or a national laboratory setting will be the ideal place for me to achieve these goals. The opportunity to collaborate with such talented researchers would be both a privilege and a challenge, but it is surely an exciting step toward the harmony I’ve been searching for. I look forward to growing as a researcher while advancing my expertise through meaningful contributions to astrophysics.