Killam Fellowships

The Killam Fellowships program would benefit me due to the challenging aspect of this learning opportunity. Reflecting back on my first year of university, I know that personal growth does not require a lot of time to develop if I am receptive to change and embrace challenges. As an out-of-province student, I encounter numerous inconveniences that I had not thought of initially. Through surmounting challenges, I have become adept at adapting to different situations. Interacting with people in a new place allows me to become aware of a myriad of perspectives, which equips me with the skills of a global citizen. Since Canada and the USA are neighbouring countries, I imagine there will be multiple opportunities for me to collaborate with Americans in the field of science in the near future.

At the orientation program and seminar, I would meet like-minded students who all strive to reach their full potential, yet have different backgrounds, passions, and fields of study. We would …show more content…
Prior to my semester in the United States, I would set some goals. Given the short stay, I would take advantage of opportunities to try something new. Not all the courses I have chosen are directly related to my specialization because I want to explore other areas within the broad field of health sciences; for example, I have always been intrigued by neuroscience. I hope to take part in a research project because being able to apply concepts in real life is important.

In my Child Health Specialization courses, we discuss similarities and differences between cultures in the context of child development. As a Canadian-born Chinese whose parents are from Hong Kong, I struggle with my identity at times, which is a common experience among children of immigrant parents. Even from