Rachel Ziter

UConn School of Nursing, Class of 2018

I grew up in Ellington, CT. I graduated from Ellington High School in 2014, and am working towards a Bachelors of Science in Nursing at UConn, Storrs.

Before going to UConn, I volunteered as an organizer raising awareness of breast cancer and educating others about its treatment. At UConn, I volunteer with the American Red Cross club on campus, and have also volunteered at the 2015 Husky Classic Special Olympics, which I hope to do again each of my years at UConn.

I believe that the current medical establishment overlooks many of the people that should be at the center of its attentions. UST strikes me as an effective remedy to the situation: a community of students and faculty coming together to collaborate on improving service and healthcare in underserved communities. I think it is important to remember that many people who are most in need of help are not in a position to seek that help, and that helping others is the greatest good we can aspire to. I’m sure my time at UST will be very productive, as I have the opportunity to help those in need, forge relationships across disciplines, and gain valuable nursing experience.