Marcela has applied to attend NSLC Medicine and Healthcare this summer and is raising funds for her program fees. Can you help?
Marcela
Marcela
Interest:
Science & Medicine
Grade:
11th
School:
Oakland Unity High School
Location:
Oakland, CA
Successfully funded on May 26th, 2015!
Fully funded!
$3,295 raised
$0 to go
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Marcela
Marcela's Story

My passion is medicine.

Medicine has been my passion ever since I was little. I remember being interested in the whole concept of becoming a doctor and helping others who were sick. As I grew older, I became more aware of the different types of doctors there are and the different fields one can go into within the medical field. Sadly, one of my loved ones passed away due to cancer. From that moment, I knew that I wanted to become a doctor to help patients and their families.

Attending the NSLC Medicine and Healthcare program will help me develop my passion by providing me with information about what it truly means to pursue a career in the medicine field. I want to learn about the different branches that the medical field can expand to and the different tasks that each one requires.

Kallie
A Note from Ms. Berg, Marcela's Teacher

"Marcela is fully committed to the maths and sciences in order to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. In her 10th grade year, she took on two math classes at the same time in order to be on track to take calculus her senior year. Now, in her 11th grade year, she is taking a special after school class in order to be able to take the AP Chemistry exam this spring.

Marcela is very serious about becoming a doctor, but she needs the opportunity to learn more about what it takes to become one. "Doctor" is a general idea, and I think a program like NSLC Medicine & Healthcare will help Marcela figure out what kind of medicine she may be most interested in. The program will also help her make valuable connections and meet mentors that will be able to help guide her through the difficult process of getting into medical school.

Campaign Activity
Marcela
Marcela posted an update
August 11
Overall Experience at NSLC Medicine & Healthcare

Overall, this program was very interesting. I realized that I do want to pursue a career in the medicine field, specifically as an Oncologist. This program opened my eyes to different possibilities and gave me insight into how doctors work. One part I enjoyed was a session in which I learned how the process of figuring out a person's medical history works. I was able to both understand the necessary things that needed to be asked and to try and ask a few questions myself. Thank you so much for contributing to my great experience.

Marcela
Marcela posted an update
June 25
Excited for NSLC Medicine & Healthcare at UC Berkeley

This summer, I will attend the NSLC Medicine & Healthcare program at UC Berkeley. This program is my chance to have some background experience of what the medical world is like. Students, like I, will be able to engage in simulations that can compare to real-life situations at either a hospital or clinic. These simulations will help us "be in the shoes" of doctors for multiple times throughout the program. Not only that, but we will also get to meet doctors that are in different departments in the medical world.

I chose this program because I aspire to become a doctor myself, Surgical Oncologist to be exact. I chose this program because I believe it would be the perfect opportunity for me to engage and really understand in depth both the struggles and work that a doctor has to go through each day. I'm really hoping that this program enhances my views on medicine and motivates me to pursue my passion upon enrolling into university. In addition to that, I am also looking forward to collaborating with other students who share the same passion as me. It would be really fun to work with students and share the same experiences that help us acquire new knowledge. Overall, I am really looking forward to attending this program and learning as many things as I can.

Success! Ms. Berg helped Marcela raise $3,295
May 26
Anonymous donated $570
May 26
Anonymous donated $500
May 26
Jenn Curtis donated $50
May 24

Go Marcela Go!

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $50

William Nee donated $25
May 19

Keep working hard, Marcela!!!! We're proud of you and we believe in you!

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $25

Cindy Alvarez donated $25
May 19

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $25

Rashidah Tutashinda donated $50
May 19

Hi, Marcela! I am so happy to see your smiling face. Your pursuit into medicine does not surprise me you have been destined for greatness since kindergarten.What a blessing for me to be able for to contribute toward your education. The world awaits for more doctors like you.You were always a loving, respectful, brilliant and generous student. Many blessings to you on your path.
Ms. Tutashinda

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $50

Anonymous donated $1,000
May 18
Karin Jones donated $25
May 11
Anne Rogers donated $25
May 9

Go Marcela! So proud of you and keep chasing your dreams!

Marissa Pienaar donated $25
May 8

Good luck, Mija! I know you will always represent yourself with grace, confidence, and humility while doing whatever it takes to be on top. I've been a fan of yours since I had the pleasure of teaching you. Get ready to gain some new fans at UC Berkeley this summer!

Katherine Barber donated $25
May 8
Myra Vallianos donated $50
May 7

Marcela, I am so proud of you and know this program will be an amazing opportunity for you!

Carla Dometrius donated $25
May 7

I am so excited to hear about this program! You will love it. I always knew you were destined for great things.

Caroline Godfrey donated $25
May 7

So proud of how much you've grown the last three years and can't wait to see the awesome things you do this summer and in the future!

Blair Mosner-Feltham donated $25
May 7

Go Marcela! Don't let money stand in the way of your ambitions. Reach out to your community. It takes a village!!

Sydney Lewis donated $200
April 22
National Student Leadership Conference
National Student Leadership Conference donated $500
April 22
Kallie
Ms. Berg started this campaign
April 22
Marcela
Marcela was accepted into Wishbone!
February 2