S. T. Ep Narrative

The summer of 2015 I spent at the S.T.E.P (Science and Technology entry Program) at the University of Rochester. This program is designed to aid minority students into medical fields: this  program introduces youth to medical positions, the college application process, and hands on learning (IV placement, blood pressure, etc.). The final project involved interviewing a current doctor, about their journey to a medical occupation. I was selected to present my project in front of family, and guests, and received a scholarship for the Mini Medical School program. At the end of the summer I went to Bristol Hills Music Camp, which I have attended since the 9th grade. I have played violin since fourth grade, and that summer was selected to play in

the chamber ensemble.

The summer of 2016, I spent the first few weeks of summer at the S.T.E.P program researching colleges, and scholarships. Then I went to the Mini Medical School Program; a three week intensive residential program at the University of Rochester. I spent three weeks in a dorm on campus, shadowing doctors, and attending lectures. This final project for my group was about the epidemic of children lacking Vitamin D due to electronics. After the Mini Medical Program, I attended Bristol Hills Music Camp once again this time as counselor in training. Lastly, I went to S.T.E.P three for the month of August. The third level of this program is lab based, and students learn the procedure behind research approval. The end of summer was spent on the water, with the beginning of the crew season.