Boston University · Pre-Med
Grace Suk
A biology student building toward a career in medicine — through patient care, community service, and research.
Pre-Med Track
A biology student building toward a career in medicine — through patient care, community service, and research.
I'm on the pre-med track studying Biology at Boston University. I believe in a fair healthcare system — not as an idea I read about, but as something I've watched matter over years of serving at a hospital, supporting the Red Cross, and working with people who don't get much help.
What I keep coming back to is the work itself: communicating with people who are having a hard day, collaborating with a team, solving problems as they come, and adapting when the day doesn't go the way it was planned.
Time spent close to patients, donors, and care teams — with the certifications to back it up.
Delivered supplies across hospital departments, escorted and wheeled patients and visitors to their destinations, and restocked medical supplies.
Greeted and checked in donors, supported them through donation and rehydration, monitored for post-donation reactions, and kept equipment clean and hygienic.
Supported laboratory operations and workflow in a clinical setting, following safety protocols and maintaining patient confidentiality (HIPAA) while gaining exposure to clinical lab procedures.
Completed a medical immersion program alongside a set of clinical and safety certifications.
Helped patients and visitors find their way around the hospital, assisted staff with administrative tasks, and delivered documents and supplies across departments. Following hospital safety and patient-confidentiality standards day after day is where I learned what professionalism actually looks like in a care setting.
Led a service organization for local wellness: raised money by recycling toward school lunches for students in Malawi, held weekly park cleanups, assembled homeless care packages, and supported the Angel Tree Program.
Volunteered at Crittenton Services, an orphanage for refugee children — coordinated craft activities, mentored kids to build confidence, and recruited and trained new members.
Ran exhibits at a children's STEM museum, organized special events including a fundraising gala, managed shipments and the gift shop, and coordinated teen-volunteer bonding events.
Supported an annual health fair providing free healthcare and wellness resources to the community. Recognized with a certificate presented by Dr. Nitin Shah.
Planned and raised funds for the camp, scouted and prepared delegates across the LA and OC regions, and designed activities to help new leaders grow and step outside their comfort zone.
A five-day mountain camp covering inclusivity, public speaking, professionalism, First Aid & CPR, self-awareness, and working styles.
Invited to South Korea by the YMCA as an international student representing the U.S. at a cultural leadership camp in Suwon, connecting Korean teen leaders around a shared sense of identity.
Researched and wrote "Social Media Effects on Teenage Girls" with local professors; the paper was published in Youth Talk magazine.
Completed an online course on neuroscience and the brain.
Completed an online course on the effects of climate change on living things.
Submitted creative writing to the 2024 Ocean Awareness Contest, "Tell Your Climate Story."
Preparing future health professionals to take a leading role in their community and promoting careers in health.
Promoted Korean culture and inclusion on campus and organized events with local Korean businesses.
Promoted environmental awareness through monthly beach, park, and campus cleanups.
Taught basic first aid and lifesaving skills, and volunteered as an online listener supporting people through hard times.
The program's highest honor · 400+ hrs service, 300+ personal development, 400+ physical fitness.
For 270+ community service hours · AmeriCorps.
For aid to Dzaleka Refugee Camp, Malawi, through recycling contributions.
For outstanding commitment to school meal programs in Malawi.
Volunteer service recognition · Rep. Michelle Steel, CA-45.
For exemplary volunteer service · Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva, 65th District.
For dedication, compassion, and hours of service · Mayor Nicholas Dunlap.
3.5+ GPA · Three-year Scholar-Athlete (Girls Tennis).
Supported laboratory staff with routine non-clinical tasks, organized supplies and work areas, and helped keep daily lab operations running smoothly. Working inside a professional healthcare setting taught me how much the small things matter — attention to detail, showing up for the team, and respecting patient confidentiality.
Regulated product quality and ran experiments using specialized instruments, assisted the QC lead with hourly checks, organized paperwork, and learned manufacturing health-and-safety protocols.
Tutored English to children in Mexico over Zoom, built interactive lesson plans matched to their curriculum, counseled students, and recruited and trained new interns.