Undergraduate / My deep desire to help others. UBC Personal Profile [2]

Tell us about who you are

How would your family, friends, and/or members of your community describe you? If possible, please include something about yourself that you are most proud of and why. (maximum 250 words)

I have a deep desire to help others, and I am happiest when my actions bring joy to those around me. After learning the shocking rates of senior depression and increasing numbers of elderly abuse cases, I wanted to give seniors in my community a reason to smile. I am proud to create Cards for Humanity, a project dedicated to giving handmade Christmas Cards to seniors in care homes. Small acts of kindness can make a big change, and I want each senior to experience a truly merry Christmas.

Whether it be establishing a Model UN conference to ensure accessibility for all students or hosting job fairs as part of Charity Brighouse - I take pride in giving opportunities to others. As a Junior Instructor for Geering Up, I gave gifted and physically disabled students an opportunity to to pursue their interests in science, technology, engineering, and math. I ensured that every student felt safe and comfortable, and I worked with other Junior Instructors to create inclusive, engaging activities.

Everyone has the ability to change someone's life, and I realized this as a Reading Buddy at the public library. As a new immigrant from China, my student struggled to make friends. Together, we worked on improving her English and on building her self-esteem. As she left the library after our last tutoring session, I was filled with unspeakable pride knowing that I had given her both the opportunity to in a new country and the confidence to make a friend.

Any and all feedback is welcomed. My answer is currently at 249 words.