Science Leaders Of Tomorrow Book Report

December 15th, 2013. This was the day I established the Science Leaders of Tomorrow, SLOT, in order to stimulate other students’ interest in science and math. With SLOT, I volunteered at a local elementary school with other students to teach the kids about science and engineering. I once helped a fifth grade student, Manny, who was struggling with circuits in his science class. After working closely with Manny for two weeks, he was able to use circuits to build and program a robot. The next time I went to Manny’s school, I saw him teaching another kid the same thing I taught him. I was truly surprised (and gratified) by his progress; the very student I had mentored had become a mentor himself. At that moment I learned that leadership and learning are indispensable to one another, and that I can continue to lead others in learning at Johns Hopkins with its individuated research and leadership opportunities, such as with the Best Buddies organization. …show more content…
This was the day I first started volunteering at the INOVA Fairfax Medical Campus in Fairfax, Virginia. At the hospital, my duty is to assist doctors with lab runs and to discharge patients who often tell me about their unique experiences. Once, I wheeled out a frail, grizzled Vietnam veteran. He told me stories of the war, how he rescued Viet prisoners from communists. As he was about to leave, I said, “Thanks for your service,” and he responded, “And thank you. You are the hero that helps heroes.” His heartfelt appreciation made me realize the importance of volunteering in society and has motivated me to become a doctor in order to better serve the world. Furthermore, my interest in medicine has deepened as I observed doctors diagnosing, treating, and helping patients recover every day. At Johns Hopkins, I can volunteer at the Johns Hopkins Hospital to gain knowledge and experience in medicine while helping both the patients and the