I was born and raised in the Philippines and became a first-generation immigrant at seventeen. I want to be an anesthesiologist someday and work in a major city where I will be surrounded by a sea of strangers who each carry a unique story with them. I currently choose anesthesia because it will give me a work-life balance that will enable me to fulfill my role both as a future mother, wife, and physician. However, I like to keep an open mind to everything, so I am receptive to learning about other subspecialties. Keeping an open mind, after all, is what made me switch from pre-nursing to now being a Biology major. Although I am a private person, I do not shy away from sharing my smile with people I do not know. I value creating relationships with peers built on time, honesty, and trust. Right now, I most enjoy learning Anatomy & Physiology at university, which educates me about the complex processes regulating our body to experience life as we currently do.