Listening often allows me to help others solve their problems. Combining this trait with my love of working with children, I began mentoring children affected by HIV/AIDS on a weekly basis at the beginning of my freshman year. Whether I helped them with homework or simply listened to see how their day was going, I did my best to connect with my students. Therefore, as a student at SPRINGH, I would be very happy to conduct research on HIV/AIDS or anything related to pediatrics since I already interact with many of them on a long-term basis. It would be interesting to be able to gain a social and academic perspective so that we can have a more holistic view. Experiences like these will shape the kinds of educational and personal experiences I want in the two and a half years I have left. I am certain that the Summer Program for Research in Global Health is the next step in my journey here at Washington University in St.