Now that I have finished my stay at American University with the NSLC program I am happy to say that it was an amazing experience. I can safely say this because during the ten days I spent at American University I gained a new perspective on the medical field and became a more social person. To be specific, while in attendance I learned to look at the medical field as a place in which human interaction is vital to success; not just an afterthought to always doing things by the books. I learned this through simulations in which we diagnosed fake patients and were graded not only on accuracy but on how we connect with the patients on a personal level in order to make them feel comfortable. In addition to this, I also learned to be more social with people that I am not familiar with. This was achieved by being surrounded with new faces in the groups that I was assigned to in the program and working with them in a series of incredibly fun group projects/activities (rope climbing course, public health). I'm especially happy to have learned this due to the fact that I have always been a shy person and feel like this skill will aid me making new friends in the future. Lastly I want to conclude this by once again thanking all those who helped me attend the NSLC Medicine and Healthcare summer program because without that help I would not have been able to attend this program, which turned out to be an amazing experience and my first step in pursuing my dream in the medical field.

There's only about one more week until I go to Washington to attend the NSLC program!!! I'm so exited because I can't wait to participate in all the great activities related to medicine that will take place there. I can't help but thank all those who donated one more time, none of this would be possible without your generosity.