Senior Year Essay Sample

I am currently begun a gap year after my graduation from UCLA this past June. I chose to wait till near the end of my senior year to begin applying to further prepare myself for the arduous journey towards a medical degree. Aside from this, my education has been continuous since graduation from high school. I spent my senior year refining my work habits and study skills, leading to a dramatic improvement in my grades from the past 3 years. In addition, I have spent my time volunteering at Dr. Amy Waterman’s research lab, which has recently transitioned into a part-time job, providing me with valuable research and work experience. Furthermore, shadowing physicians and volunteering at Kids Come First Community Health Center have provided clinical experiences that reaffirm my desire to become a physician. In preparation for communicating with more of my future patients, I have polished my Chinese and have been teaching myself Spanish.

I grew up competing in a variety of sports, but volleyball quickly became my favorite. Volleyball is not only a sport …show more content…
Even better, we capped off our season with a dramatic upset playoff victory. I was proud to be part of a team that was capable of such a drastic turnaround. My desire to overcome failure made us able to finally unleash our potential.

In my senior year, I helped co-found Heal L.A. at UCLA with my peers. Noticing a significant homeless population around Westwood during our daily walks to campus, we founded this student-run organization with hopes of improving the well-being of this underrepresented population and attending to their needs. Through numerous interactions, we discovered a need for basic health care items and collected dental hygiene kits and feminine care items. We are currently in the process of raising funds to purchase and distribute blankets along with informational patches listing resources available to the