During the summer between my sophomore and junior years, I volunteered at Lowell General Hospital in the supply chain. During my time, I was tasked with constructing thousands of COVID-19 test kits, facilitating orders in and out of the hospital, and keeping track of inventory at LGH Saint Campus. Given that the supply chain at the time was understaffed, as a volunteer, I managed to help the supply chain get back in shape which became one of my highlights of that summer. By volunteering at a hospital, I got a unique perspective on health care in America. Seeing the abundance of supplies and resources that we have here in the States, I often ponder how the difference in resources will affect healthcare in different areas of the world. Given the pace at which technology is evolving today, I constantly wonder how technology can be integrated into healthcare all over the world in a way that is efficient and accessible to everyone.

During the summer of my freshman, sophomore, and junior years, my brother and I volunteered at our school’s garden. During our time, we grew produce that would later be donated to local food banks, such as the Lazarus House. When looking at this experience through a Global lens, this experience taught me to be more grateful for the accessibility of food that we have. In countries where resources are low, accessing food is a lot more challenging. With that in mind, being able to donate fresh produce to those who needed was a satisfying feeling.  Apart from donating food to local shelters, I've also learned a lot about gardening and how to maintain a healthy and sustainable garden.

During the summer of my sophomore year, my brother and I volunteered at the Senior Center where we taught the elderly how to use everyday electronics ranging from smartphones to tablets. In addition to teaching them how to use these devices, we also taught them how to use social media and how to detect potential scams and malware. When looking at this experience from a Global perspective, this experience ties into the importance of technology in bridging generational gaps and enhancing communication. Given our current generation, the world has become more dependent on technology for communication. By teaching seniors the fundamentals of our modern devices, it ensures that everyone can utilize technology to stay connected with loved ones and engaged with the world around them.

During my junior year, I volunteered at the youth center along with some friends to introduce film and video production to middle school students. From teaching them how to write a film script to producing a short film, this block party focused on giving middle schoolers an experience of the film industry. When looking at this from a Global perspective, this experience covers how the use of art, more specifically video, can tell a meaningful message regardless of the language that is used in the film. Overall, we had a great time making middle schoolers excited about the film/media curriculum that Andover High has to offer.