Belinda Sam

UConn School of Pharmacy, Class of 2018

I was born in Queens, NY and moved to Guilford, CT when I was 11 years old. I am was heavily involved in community service organization since in high school and have continued my volunteering through my participation in Phi Delta Chi and UConn’s American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists.

Growing up in the city, I saw a lot of social inequalities and had an interest in helping the less fortunate. My desire of serving others still stuck with me when I moved to Connecticut. Even after living in Connecticut for so many years, I still have a connection with the urban community. When I first heard about UST as a freshman, I was hooked immediately. I had finally found a program that cared about helping others as much as I do and one that is focused on a community that I have a deep connection with. Being a UST Scholar, I am excited for the impact that I can have on the communities that we will serve. I am looking forward to the experiences and skills that I will gain working interprofessionally and directly with these underserved populations. I believe it will not only better me as a pharmacist but also as a person.