Elina Deshpande

OR, USA
IST 2021

YYGS is a global education program that enabled me to increase my cultural exchange but also helped me to see the world without stereotypes and befriend some of the most genuine and talented people I now know in my life.

Since my time in the YYGS program, I have taken on a number of things in my life and become more involved in the cultural community and medical community in my city. I recently reached 100 hours of volunteering with my local hospital in the Intensive Care Unit, MedSurg Units and Emergency Department and plan to continue my work until I head off to college next year. Additionally, I will be training this winter season to obtain my Certified Nursing Assistant 1 or CNA-1 license and hopefully get an opportunity to gain more clinical experience before I continue on my dream path of becoming a doctor.

Ambassador Year: 
2021