A Summer with Dr. Lutey: Shadowing Her Work for the Underserved

A Summer with Dr. Lutey: Shadowing Her Work for the Underserved

Today’s post is about a special doctor I had the privilege of shadowing this summer. “Yeah! Summer is here!” That was my first thought after surviving the intense workload at the end of my junior year, filled with final exams, AP tests, and a big English paper. I felt relieved yet a bit anxious about the upcoming summer, packed with academic camps, out-of-state soccer ID sessions, and an internship at a lab in a medical school. But one thing I was truly looking forward to was the chance…

A Quick Break During College Application Preparations

A Quick Break During College Application Preparations

Hello! If you are a new visitor, welcome!  If you are a returning reader, welcome back! These days we’re so busy with college application deadlines fast approaching – especially the Early Application deadline on November 1st. We’re sure it’s all the same for our fellow seniors. We’re pouring every bit of energy into these applications at this moment, aren’t we? This post is a little different, but we think the topic is timely. We’re going to share a chat with our friend, a former soccer teammate who recently…

On Turning 18 : Lessons on the Road

On Turning 18 : Lessons on the Road

Craig and I just became 18!!! Yeah! My mind is filled with many thoughts, but one in particular is about the uncertainty and responsibility that come with the start of adulthood. In this writing, I will explore these thoughts further. A sample voter ballot, likely sent to help me prepare for the upcoming election, is sitting in front of me. It strikes me that I’m now able to vote in the upcoming election. I’m stepping into adult responsibilities. It brings to mind a story that often comes up…