The experiences that shaped my time at UW clarified how I want to move forward. I plan to pursue clinical psychology with a research focus on mental health disparities, particularly how social conditions such as income, isolation, and access shape psychological well-being.

I hope to continue working at the intersection of research and community engagement, carrying forward the habit of grounding theory in lived experience. UW gave me not only academic training, but also a sense of belonging that allowed me, as an international student, to grow with confidence, responsibility, and purpose in Seattle.