I’m happy to say that during my time at the University of Washington, I’ve taken mostly classes that interest me and ended up in a major that I love and that I’ll be graduating from. That itself is an accomplishment because when I started class here 4 years ago during the pandemic, I was much less sure of my path. Looking back, I didn’t know what I wanted to do or what I could do career-wise, I switched from Neuroscience to Public Health to a Public Health and Sociology double degree in the span of a quarter, and I wasn’t sure yet where I’d find my communities or my passions. While I uncertainly prepared for pre-med requirements, I found spots of passion and sparks of inspiration in the electives and general requirements I explored. By the end of my first year, two Honors classes, Biology of Human Diversity and Evolution of Human Behavior were my favorites, and I found that I really appreciated the integration of social aspects and societal structures with the sense of our physiology and biology. My favorite courses in my 2nd year were more diverse, Environmental Poisons and Public Health, Ecological Design and Planning, and University Choir, but what they all had in common was a sense of human creativity and resilience that I found spots of passion and sparks of inspiration in as well. My third year, I entered my Public Health major and felt so validated in that decision. The content was engaging, validating, personally and conceptually challenging, and felt like it had a tangible application. I also can’t forget to mention possibly my favorite class of all, Honors 230: Parks in Progress or Peril? An exploration of the mission, values, and future of the US National Park System, partially my favorite because of the field trips and also because the content, discussion, and connections and the cohort were large opportunities for reflection and expression, invigorating in a sense. Since then, I’ve continued taking Public Health and Sociology classes, dropped the sociology major to prioritize timing and flexibility, and participated in fantastic experiential learning opportunities applicable to my passions, my values, and my school work. Now it’s senior year, Winter quarter, and it seems that time has moved so fast. Yet, I’m satisfied with what I’ve learned here, learned about myself, and experienced as a student, leader, and researcher. Looking post-graduation, I’m still on the pre-med track and while I still have uncertainties about my future, I’m confident that I can pursue opportunities that align with my values and passions, spark inspiration, and have a tangible impact on the communities that I serve.