Medical student and academic researcher
/My time in high school
Attended high school in the
2000s
Overall high school experience
8/10. I think I got too caught up in being the best at too many things.
Grades in high school
A's and B's
Favorite subjects
Math, Science
Struggled with...
History, since I really was not interested.
Favorite extracurricular
Performance Art
Life since high school
“I regret thinking that I had to speed through life in high school and college when rushing is rarely necessary. Moving too fast tends to lead to many mistakes that can be avoided. ”
Attended college / university at
UCLA
Majored in
Physiological Science.
Post-graduate education or training
Masters in physiological science followed by medical school, where I am currently a student at UCSD.
Places lived in US
California
Current occupations / past occupations
Student currently. Previously I was a research associate in psychiatry.
Industries I've worked in
- Utilities
- Health Care and Social Assistance
Did your education prepare you for your career or occupation?
Yes
A little introspection...
To me, being successful means...
Loving yourself, loving a craft or finding a passion, and loving others.
My definition of success has changed over time.
My definition has changed from a "paper chase" perspective, where I thought achieving high academic marks was most important, to something related more to what simply makes me happy.
My greatest accomplishment to date and what I’ve learned from it
Running a marathon. I learned so much about myself and how persistence towards a goal, despite any setbacks, eventually wins the day.
My biggest mistake or regret so far and what I’ve learned from it
I regret thinking that I had to speed through life in high school and college when rushing is rarely necessary. Moving too fast tends to lead to many mistakes that can be avoided.
An unexpected event that significantly changed my life and how it impacted me
When I became an uncle I was shocked. I felt like my family would change in ways I wasn't prepared for. However, it was an incredible gift that brought my family closer together.
My favorite spot in or around Palo Alto
Happy Donuts
