The Class of 2020 has grown from some pretty historic times. From an unfortunate presidential election during our second month of college, to a pandemic of disease and racism as we graduate, our education has been largely informed by global events that have reshaped the world as we know it. And something that I think we have all realized is the importance of using our own individual platforms to advocate for social justice and reform in any way we see fit, whether through our work or as a side hustle. But I know that at this point, I can't possibly just return to a life of studying for the MCAT and preparing to apply to medical school without taking some time to figure out the various ways in which I can make a difference.
This next year, through a Fulbright grant, I will be completing a MA in Medical Anthropology at SOAS University of London. I hope to deepen my understanding of the connections between race, culture, politics, epidemiology, and medicine, and plan to apply what I learn to the study of mental health and trauma in displaced, homeless, and migrant populations. A lot of my drive to pursue this field of research can be attributed to my time in UW Honors, where I was first able to learn about issues of forced displacement, and where I developed the skills to look at all issues through an interdisciplinary lens (ooooh buzz word).
My experiences working at Seattle Children's allowed me to see the possibilities of intersectionality between neuroscience, the focus of my undergraduate degree, and global health. My coursework and experiential learning experiences through UW Honors allowed me to realize the multi-faceted intersectionality between various forces that result in social injustice. So I plan to take everything I've learned these past four years with me to continue expanding my worldview, and to find ways to use my research, community involvement, privilege, and voice to advocate for those who continue to be marginalized.
This next year, through a Fulbright grant, I will be completing a MA in Medical Anthropology at SOAS University of London. I hope to deepen my understanding of the connections between race, culture, politics, epidemiology, and medicine, and plan to apply what I learn to the study of mental health and trauma in displaced, homeless, and migrant populations. A lot of my drive to pursue this field of research can be attributed to my time in UW Honors, where I was first able to learn about issues of forced displacement, and where I developed the skills to look at all issues through an interdisciplinary lens (ooooh buzz word).
My experiences working at Seattle Children's allowed me to see the possibilities of intersectionality between neuroscience, the focus of my undergraduate degree, and global health. My coursework and experiential learning experiences through UW Honors allowed me to realize the multi-faceted intersectionality between various forces that result in social injustice. So I plan to take everything I've learned these past four years with me to continue expanding my worldview, and to find ways to use my research, community involvement, privilege, and voice to advocate for those who continue to be marginalized.
Here's my contact info if you want to connect with me!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sacha-moufarrej-516818137
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]