Amanda Costello

UConn School of Nursing, Class of 2013

I have wanted to be a nurse ever since I witnessed the positive influences of nurses when my grandparents were diagnosed with terminal illnesses. I was born and raised in Manchester, CT, a town that becomes more diverse by the year. In high school, I was president of a volunteer swimming program (Instructors of the Handicapped) for mentally and physically challenged children and adults from all walks of life. I also volunteered at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, and worked with patients from all different backgrounds. Consequently, I became very interested in working with undeserved urban populations, specifically children. I hope that my experiences with UST will make me a stronger, more well rounded nurse, one who will positively affect the lives of others and help to raise awareness about inequalities in urban health care.