Faculty: Arts
Program: Psychology
Year: 2016
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Melisa stands out as a leader who has a “sense of maturity above her peers, mindfulness and a deep capacity for empathy.” Chosen as one of the two Peer Counselors assigned to each class in addition to her capacity as House Prefect all throughout her three years at her high school, her “self-discipline and her influence on peers” has been appreciated by many. Outside of school she has also been involved as a member of the Red Cross where she has gained greater understanding of the spirit of unity and service.
Through her degree in the Phsycology and minor in Gender, Race, Sexuality and Justice at UBC, she hopes understand the human mind and behavior to shed light on the injustices practiced on minorities and come up with solutions in order to maintain tranquility. In particular, she is motivated to understand the workings of human body to help those with autism like her sister. She hopes to contribute to the health sector of her country to improve the health products and to ensure to have a positive impact on people’s lives.