Connor Walker

UConn School of Pharmacy, Class of 2018

I was born in Torrington, Connecticut, and have lived there ever since. I earned my Bachelors of Science degree in Pharmacy Studies here at the University of Connecticut. As a full-time student working toward my degree, I also set aside time to participate in various volunteer activities, including two separate mission trips down to storm-ravaged States in the South, and most recently a medical volunteer program in the surrounding hillsides of Cusco, Peru. During my time volunteering, I provided aid and relief to the impoverished communities residing there. I also currently work as an intern for an independent pharmacy located in my hometown of Torrington. Working here has bestowed upon me a true appreciation for helping the people that make up my community. As I reflect back on all of these invaluable experiences, it has become clear to me that I have a true passion for helping underserved communities. I see the Urban Service Track program as a perfect way for me to continue doing the work that I love. Furthermore, as a member of the program I will get an opportunity to work in an interprofessional environment with fellow students from other areas of healthcare. My experiences as a member of UST will allow me to gain further insight in what it truly means to give care to those who need it most, as well as providing me with the building blocks necessary to reach my full potential as a healthcare professional.