Through generous experience of studying abroad and volunteering, I've acquired a global perspective that has constructed a mindset based of open-mindedness, empathy, and appreciation. It's helped me put my best effort into every opportunity provided.
I was apart of Mililani High School's Cheerleading programs for fours years. This taught teamwork and leadership. I gained ability to compartmentalize my life while I balanced school and sports which taught me to focus on a task at hand without heavy distraction.
Summer of 2021, I studied abroad in Monteverde, Costa Rica for a Climate Change Mitigation Program. I was there for three weeks (July 12th to July 31st). During those weeks I took a Spanish and environmental science course. I volunteered in the community through strengthening local community gardens. It was a first-hand experience on sustainable agriculture and tourism. Along the way I made friends from all over the country and created bonds with the locals of Costa Rica.
Summer of 2022, I studied abroad again in Mallorca, Spain, a small island in the Mediterranean sea for a Marine Ecosystem and Sustainability program. I was there for three weeks (July 9th to July 30th). There I took a marine science lecture and Spanish course. During my time on the island, we did field work which involved scuba diving and graphing. I had an immense cultural immersion experience as I stayed with a host family who spoke no english. It forced me to use my spanish spanish and inter-cultural communication skills. I grasped cultural differences and crafted amazing friendships.