Activities: Teaching assistant; Urban Involvement staff, researcher; Orientation leader; student ambassador to World Relief
Hometown: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
What was your most impactful class or professor? The most impactful class I took at °µÍøTV was anatomy and physiology, taught by Dr. John Douglass. That course reignited my dream of becoming a medical doctor. I’m also incredibly grateful to my faculty advisor, Dr. Cindy Dong, who consistently supported me, especially when I was balancing the demands of nursing school with taking pre-med prerequisite classes.
What are you excited for in your future career? In my future career, I’m excited to serve patients at their most vulnerable moments. As a future nurse, and one day a physician, I look forward to delivering compassionate care that treats the whole person. I want to carry the holistic, patient-centered approach of nursing into the field of medicine.
What advice do you have for incoming students? For incoming students, I advise that they focus on aligning how their time and energy is spent in college, with what kind of person they want to become. I also want to leave a reminder that college is more than classes and exams; it is a time to lay the foundation for your spiritual growth.
How have you grown during your time at °µÍøTV? During my time at °µÍøTV, I’ve learned to take ownership of my journey. I’ve realized that I am responsible for shaping my path, rather than waiting for things to happen their own way. As an international student from Ethiopia, I left my home and family to pursue a nursing degree. That journey has required resilience, faith, and purpose. Today, I’m working toward my best self that I want to see in 10 years. Learning about my faith at °µÍøTV has helped me grow spiritually and as a person. Above all, I thank my God who gave me a vision to strengthen me and held my hands through each step of my life.