Hello. My name is Amy Wang and I am currently a sophomore undergraduate student majoring in the Science Pre-Professional Studies at the University of Notre Dame with anticipated minors in Science, Technology, and Values (STV) as well as Studio Art. Medicine is a form of service intertwined with the phenomenon of science. My dream is to attend medical school and become a physician. Nothing fascinates me more than the utilization of science to make a difference in the lives of others. For me, it is how I can best serve others.

I have been given the incredible opportunity to partake in an international medical brigade to Nicaragua as a member of Notre Dame’s chapter of Global Public Health Brigades. I cannot wait to travel to Nicaragua this upcoming March with a group of my fellow Notre Dame students to work alongside Nicaraguans in order to improve the health and hygiene of the community.

I feel blessed to have the life I am now living—especially with family and friends who support me. I feel so fortunate to be able to live each day not having to worry about the bare necessities of food and water. That said, I want to do something to benefit others. As of now, I believe going into medicine is the right path for me as I enjoy combining my love of the sciences (as I find their practical applications in life through medicine utterly fascinating) along with my desire to make a difference in the lives of others. However, I always want to keep an open mind. Going on this trip will be an enlightening experience: it will shed light on my aspirations regarding what I am truly passionate about and genuinely want to do.

I am extremely excited for this opportunity but it won’t be possible without your help. If you would like to support my journey, any donation is greatly appreciated as it puts me one step closer to Nicaragua. If not, please help share my mission with friends, family, and co-workers.

Thank you so much for your time and generosity! If you have any questions about Global Brigades, this trip, or myself, please feel free to contact me at awang2@nd.edu.