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I am an 18 year old filipino woman who is currently living in the suburbs of Chicago. I am majoring in applied health sciences and hope to pursue a career in the medical field one day as the woman in my family have done before me. I am currently employed at Starbucks and have been working there for a little over a year now. I love to fill my time with hanging out with my friends, playing volleyball, rock-climbing, singing, and caring for my other younger family members. I am the only girl and the youngest of 3 siblings. I grew up having two older brothers and two married and loving parents who prioritized their children above all else. We recently adopted a small white dog who is a maltese and jack terrier mix into our family making him the first real pet we have had. My recent accomplishments aside from graduating high school mainly focus on having a debut. A debut is a filipino tradition that holds a special place in my heart. A debut is supposed to signify a young girl becoming an adult when she turns 18 and is full of small filipino traditions that ensure that the woman is guided carefully in life and is blessed by God. My goals in life are to become a dermatologist and to be able to provide an amazing childhood for my children as my parents did for me and my siblings. One thing that interests me is traveling. I have always loved to travel and experience other cultures and communities apart from my own. I believe that learning about other cultures and ways of life around the globe that differ from our own can lead to many benefits and is an interesting topic all together. In addition to traveling, I love swimming. Whether it be a pool, a lake, or the ocean, swimming has always held a special place in my heart.