Social and environmental activism are two of my passions. I am currently studying to become a doctor (specializing in infectious diseases). Once I have received my MD I plan on traveling to areas in crisis to do my part in helping to alleviate the suffering of those in great need. Hopefully, I will be given the oppor...

Social and environmental activism are two of my passions. I am currently studying to become a doctor (specializing in infectious diseases). Once I have received my MD I plan on traveling to areas in crisis to do my part in helping to alleviate the suffering of those in great need. Hopefully, I will be given the opportunity to do this through a stint with the volunteer organization, Doctors Without Borders (Medecins sans frontieres; MSF). It is my belief that every human being has an inherent right to access quality, ethical, and compassionate healthcare regardless of what their circumstances may be. Very sadly, though, this is not what is happening as each day millions of men, women, and children worldwide are dying for the simple fact that there are no adequate medical facilities available or they are, quite simply, just too poor. This is shameful, morally reprehensible, and inexcusable in the modern global society that we live in today. Many governments spend more money annually on weaponry and war than they do on providing care to those who are truly in need. Every person, as a citizen of the world, should speak out and make it clear to leaders and elected officials that this will no longer be tolerated or allowed to continue happening. Majority of people choose to remain silent about the issues that matter to them, but not me. One person is all that it takes sometimes to get the wheels of change turning. Stand up and speak out!!