Above all, my Global Health concentration has broadened my way of thinking. Because of my coursework, I am able to critically think and assess situations to find solutions that unify groups rather than further divide. So, I became a Resident Assistant at Pitt because I wanted to cultivate an inclusive environment that made each resident feel like they belonged. In fact, I was able to apply my global health curricular to my work almost every day.

I helped coordinate a large-scale event called ‘Nightmare in The Quad’ for 600 plus students in our resident halls. Our goal was to provide a safe and fun environment for students to interact with others in the community. I orchestrated the entertainment portion for the night’s event, and I saw this as a chance to highlight representation within the campus community. I recruited culturally-diverse groups to give them a platform to showcase their talents. Some of the entertainment included Asian and Hip-Hop student dance teams. In addition, I collaborated with the campus student-run TV Show, which allowed the event to be live-streamed and broadcasted. This helped increase attendance, but it also allowed those unable to attend to be a part of the event and witness the vibrant diversity of our student body.