UNMC Summer Reflection

This reflection paper focuses on student learning outcome number four (current research findings regarding family and caregiver stress) and the chronic illness of bronchiectasis and its effects on the caregiver, including role stress and strain.

As a research assistant, I was assigned many projects that linked different aspects of the lab, so I was able to learn details about performing Diffusion Tensor Imaging, programming in MATLAB, conducting phone screens, recruiting subjects, and administering neuropsychological tests. I primarily worked on a project for my principal investigator to study the impact of marijuana exposure on adolescent brain maturation through using various image processing and statistical packages.

On March 10, 2017, I boarded a plane bound for San Francisco amid the hustle and bustle of spring break travel traffic. However, this was no regular spring break vacation, filled with relaxation and carefree experiences. In fact, I was only going to be the Golden City for thirty-six hours, and I was on my way to the national conference being held by the National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs. As one of their two national scholarship recipients for the 2016-2017 school year, I was invited to attend the conference in order to publically accept my scholarship and was encouraged to attend any panels I wished. As suggested by the name of the organization, the conference was centered on community college education programs and teaching in general. When I arrived on Friday, the only event being held was a networking reception, where I met individuals from various community colleges around the nation. However, Saturday was a much more eventful day, with my spending eight hours at the conference.

riting 101 was the second college course I have taken. Before I started taking college classes, I had not attended any type of academic classes sine I graduated high school in 2012. Going into this course, I thought I was not going to benefit very much from it but I was wrong. I had forgotten the majority of what I learned in high school. This writing course not only helped me to refresh my writing skills, but also taught me new things that I know will be helpful as I continue my education. When I realized I had to take this class I thought it would be easy for me. I soon realized that even though I had taken advanced classes in high school, in many ways I was not prepared for college level writing.

UIC is an incredibly diverse community with a plethora of different people across the country attending this school. However, even though UIC accepts a wide range of students from different backgrounds many have come from title 1 low income schools where they have faced adversity either because of their race or financial status. I have had an experienced with both. My family used to live in a small town near St. Louis called Collinsville, a town that consists of mainly Caucasian whites. In my school, I was 1 out of the 4 only Hispanics in the whole school. A lot of times many teachers told my parents that I wasn’t able to strive for success due to my background, that I learned Spanish instead of English first and in other subjects because my

Since coming to SUNY New Paltz this past fall, I have taken a rigorous course load and have fallen in love with my major. I have met beneficial professors and friends that I will value throughout my life. Most of all I have learned about who I am and how I see my future progressing. After attending SUNY New Paltz, I have learned that this institution isn’t inadequate; it is simply not the right fit for me.

When I applied to volunteer at Camp PALS, I had no idea how much my life could change in one week. PALS is a camp for young adults with down syndrome, but it is so much more. It provides an immersive experience where individuals with down syndrome and their peers can grow and create transformative friendships. PALS exceeded my expectations and ignited my passion to work with people who have special needs.

I have taken chemistry, biology series & physiology with lab; now working at the Kim Lab (department of psychology and neurology & behavior) for my research class, and have office experiences from the office of therapist and shelter.

As a research intern, I learned many new things through working on different projects. One of my favorite research projects was investigating the effects of surgeon mental skills training on laparoscopic surgery performance. On this project, I was exposed to various aspects of the research process.

Through my prior experiences, I have learned a large variety of skills, some of which include attention to detail, communication skills, and leadership. At UCSD Movement Disorders Center I was exposed to patient paperwork with sensitive information. Editing patient videos, I learned to recognized and distinguish small nuances in similar neurodegenerative diseases. I quickly learned the basics of the tests for neurodegenerative tests and why they do those tests. While the work was repetitive, I could develop ways to efficiently move through the work with precision. At UCSD I was learned how to speak up if I was unsure about what I was looking at, and by communicating with my supervisor in this way I learned much more than if I had stayed

Having the opportunity to participate in SaM summer school was one of the greatest experiences I have ever had. Without support from a Steve Martland bursary, this would have never been possible. The summer school has taught me alot composition and traditional/non traditional notation. Having the opportunity to partake in the vocal group allowed me to develop my understanding of the human voice and the skills to compose for an individual. I also found my compositional voice during the week, throughout the workshops in the week, all my mini composition had a distinctive voice. Our key tutor Kerry supported my compositional ability and pushed me further making me explore more “avant-garde” techniques. My final composition was for solo soprano

This week’s module was very thought-provoking for me. I found myself constantly thinking about Mr. Canada’s message in his video. I spent a lot of time critically reflecting on one statement that he made. Mr. Canada suggested, issues that were issues years ago, are still issues today. I could not help but wonder, how many aspiring educational leaders have come be for me? How many future leaders sat up late nights typing their hearts out about the “change” that needs to happen? My biggest worry is not that I will not be able to make changes within a system that is deemed broken, but how can I do it by myself? Reading and participating in the group discussions give me hope that there are still people in the fight to make actually changes in

My first interactions with health disparities were at The Listening Ear, a crisis hotline center. Many of our callers were stuck in cycles of impoverishment and physical ailments that led to or exacerbated mental health problems. While I have always wanted to provide excellent individual care as a physician, working at The Ear created a passion for focusing on health at a community level. Having grown up in Huntington Woods, attending WSU SOM would provide the opportunity to help underserved populations in a community I have been a member of my entire life in Detroit and Wayne County.

At my school, our lab facilities aren't as equipped as other public schools and we barely use them even in our AP science courses. Being able to practice research will allow me to get more familiar with both the equipment and the process of going about it which will be beneficial in my premed labs.

I am currently in Econ 106D Lec 2 but I am unable to enroll in its lab lecture. I talked to the professor about the problem and he said that the econ department counselors will be able to enroll me in lab and discussion because I am already in the class. Please assist me with with the situation and I hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you.