Western University Observation Report

Upon learning about Western University I became instantly interested in the personal able curriculum. By talking to a few students in both the Dental and Pharmacy schools I realized the importance of the small class sizes and more individualized teaching. With this close interaction I believe I will learn more effectively and be able to better implement what I have learned. I also largely enjoy the location of Western University due to it being close to the mountains. As an avid mountain biker I would love to relieve stress from time to time and to cycle through the Angeles national forest which will keep my physical and mental condition strong through the long hours of the rigorous curriculum.

Some of the most important work I did during my time in college was working with Doctors Without Walls. It was important not only to the people that were being helped, but for my views and ideas as well as a pre-health professional. As a member of the Companion Care division, we were in charge of local outreach during the weekly during the dinners
Myself and two others were in charge of helping individuals acquire the proper paperwork and finding potential residents. What I perceived to be an easy task turned out to be just the opposite. These individuals have been on the street for so long that it is difficult for them to consider a life indoors. Various factors such as anxiety from being indoors, inability to cooperate with others or even the mistrust in the establishment kept people from being able to live comfortably indoors. This challenge made me realize the vulnerable state of these individuals and that even small efforts towards their health could drastically improve their lives. With these views and insights, I hope to take the skills acquired at Western University and put them to efficient use to help better communities local as well as