Ambitious, devoted, generous, and passionate are among the few words that describe me, Ana Patricia Hernandez. I am a sophomore at the State University of New York at Albany majoring in Biology with a concentration in Pre-medical studies. My love and ambition for my education is all for my desire to become an Obstetrician/Gynecologist Doctor. The woman's reproductive health, pregnancy, and babies have my utmost interest. My passion is based primarily on helping others, making them feel happy, and empowering individuals. I have volunteered to become active in my community from being a devoted blood donor for the past four years to making packages, called "blessing bags," for the homeless for the past two years. I would prepare blessing bags with everything the individual will need that month and distribute it to them in my community. The look on their face of pure appreciation and excitement, and knowing I am helping someone in a generous and spontaneous way is what has kept me going. I have always wanted to come across an opportunity that will help me pursue my dreams of becoming a doctor and I believe I just did. Fortunately, I have a close family friend who is a nurse and my mother, my biggest support system, who inspire me all the time to never give up and to work hard for what I want. Here I am taking their advice by chasing my dreams, not giving up, and working hard for my future. It would be an honor to be able to do clinical work in the country most precious to me, the Dominican Republic where my family is from. It would be a blessed opportunity to work with those who are unable to receive the treatments they need because they are financially and physically unable to do so. This is a very beautiful opportunity and I know that it will help me grow more rich; rich in knowledge, rich in passion, and rich at heart. I hope to spread my wealth through educating, helping, and empowering those beautiful individuals.