Pursuing an MD at Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, entering class of 2024

Neuroscience major with a Global Health and Health Policy certificate

Significant college activities: Thesis and Junior Independent Research in the Gould Lab, Peer Health Advisor, Event Committee Chair for the Princeton Neuroscience Network, Summer Research in the Han Lab at University of Tennessee Health Science Center through Princeton's Center for Health and Wellbeing, Writer/Editor for Princeton Public Health Review, Summer Research Associate in the Carey Lab at the Fundacao Champalimaud through IIP, and Breakout Princeton

Glide year activity: Postgraduate Research Associate at Yale School of Medicine

Words of wisdom about being prehealth at Princeton: At the beginning of undergrad, I knew medicine was my calling, but I had no idea how to navigate the premedical courses and associated activities traditionally expected of premedical students. My first semester was a bit overwhelming, and I honestly struggled to strike a balance between the sheer volume of course work, extracurricular activities, and my social life. However, conversations with HPA and the occasional study breaks hosted by the Princeton Neuroscience Network really helped me plan out my course schedule and more importantly, helped me realize that dedicating time to physical health and wellness are necessary for long term academic success. 

While blending premedical courses into the liberal arts focused curriculum of Princeton was challenging, the wide breadth of opportunities to truly explore topics I found interesting was the most rewarding part of Princeton for me, beyond the people. Reflecting on my undergraduate experience, the best advice I can share is: lean into your classmates because they are the ones who know what the 2:00 am group study sessions are like and will be present when you need them the most. 

If you want to talk about finding balance at Princeton, applying to MD programs, or anything else don't hesitate to reach out to me at to [email protected]!