Lance Andrew Safarta

He/Him

• What does being a First-Generation College Graduate mean to you?

Means I have an opportunity to succeed.

• What is your proudest moment from your time at UCSD?

Doing research.

• What advice do you have for current or future first-generation students?

Stay focused, work hard and if i can do it then you can to. It does seem out of reach at times going into education with underserved families but anything is possible.

• Who are the family members, friends or loved ones who have been most influential throughout your college journey? Are there any words of gratitude you would like to share with them?

My parents, aunts, uncle’s and grandparents, last but no least my little cousin’s.

• What do you plan or hope to do after graduating?

Apply to medical school and become an M.D.

Campus Affiliations

Campus Involvement

• Undergrad research at UCSD som

• President of Project Happiness

• Medical scribe -trauma/orthopedics

• Brainstem Pre-health club co-founder, president and mentor