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Nhya Elien

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Church
  • Music
  • Science

Reading

  • Christianity
  • Fantasy
  • Academic

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

My name is Nhya Elien, and I am pursuing a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences as part of my journey to medical school. My passion is for women’s health and service which is personal. For 5+ years, I have been my mother's caregiver, helping her through daily tasks, appointments, and health struggles. This has taught me compassion, resilience, and the importance of advocacy. Beyond caregiving, I have developed strong leadership and mentorship skills as an Orientation Team Leader and a First-Year Experience Assistant, where I guided new students in their transition to college life. These experiences gave me the opportunity of encouraging others, foster a community, and serve as a role model. I have also gained clinical exposure through volunteering at a medical center, where I worked alongside doctors, nurses, and laboratory staff. From assisting NICU nurses and stocking supplies to observing patient-doctor interactions and lab procedures, these experiences have fueled my determination to serve women and families with skill, empathy, and compassion. Through my studies, leadership, and service, I have discovered that medicine is not only about treatment—it is about uplifting lives, restoring dignity, and offering hope. With the support of scholarships, I hope to continue building toward my dream of becoming a physician who can care for women in both medical and spiritual ways, especially in underserved communities.

Education

Barry University

Master's degree program

2025 – 2026

Majors:
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

Barry University

Bachelor's degree program

2020 – 2024

Majors:
  • Biology, General

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Barry University
Majors of interest:
Biology, General, Medicine, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Medical school interest:
Yes

Career

  • Orientation Team Leader

    Events Services · Barry University

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2024

  • First Year Experience Assistant

    Education · Barry University New Student Programs

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2024

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Hospital & Health Care
Dream career goals:
OB/GYN
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Entrepreneurship
Isaac Yunhu Lee Memorial Arts Scholarship
I created this artwork back in 2018-2019. It was my junior year of high school and my digital design teacher told us we'd be doing a mini art exhibition in the library and to create whatever we wanted to describe ourselves as an animal. Lions are one of my favorite animals as they are a symbol of strength and raw power. Elephants are also strong but extremely intelligent. Unfortunately, they are poached for their ivory. Elephants, in my opinion, are a symbol of gentleness and perseverance. In my digital projects I'd always include something the reminded me of my family and my relationship with them. I have a good relationship with all my family and love them dearly. My mom and dad are both present in my life, but they are divorced and I, as well as my brother, live with our mom. My other brother Kesner is in prison carrying out an over-sentence. Though I am the youngest and the only girl, I've always felt as if I carried more weight on my shoulders compared to everyone else. I had to worry about school, cleaning, running errands for my mom, taking care of my mom, and meeting academic requirements so I could graduate. I'd have these breakdowns randomly whenever I was home because I didn't have a way to release any stress of step away from all the chaos. I did not want to let my family see me cry, especially my brother EJ because he was already trying to find his footsteps after college. On top of my worries, I was the one who made the family laugh and kept them in good spirits. I was also very protective of my family and still are. I love them so much and we have gone through so much as individuals and as a family. In my artwork I wanted to express how I viewed myself. I am strong. I can withstand a lot of things even though I know a long period of healing follows. My family could depend on me for anything. If my mom wanted me to do something, I would do it as soon as possible. If something were wrong with my brother, I would be the one he would talk to. My oldest brother Kesner would also confide in me whenever he needed to get something off his chest. The two elephants in the picture represent the family members I live with- my mom and older brother. I never told them the meaning of my artwork and I do not think I ever will. I do not want my family to feel like they were a burden to me. On the bright side, my artwork got the most compliments.
Nhya Elien Student Profile | Bold.org