“During our seminar on anti-microbial resistance, I learned how dangerous the indiscriminate use of antibiotics is and how the lack of information on this topic can lead to a global health crisis. More importantly, I realized how pervasive this problem is, even in my own community. I have since started looking for ways to reverse the situation, ideating a team project to raise awareness in local schools. While I search for solutions, my summer experience has given me the courage and hope to take action.”
In my city, people are still buying antibiotics without prescription, yet they don’t know how lethal this seemingly simple action can become. With a group of three classmates, I’m now creating a project to spread awareness about bacteria resistance and teach people in my city how we can solve this problem together. We are planning to go to public schools in the region to talk with students who never received knowledge about this issue and later conduct research to track how the population has been using antibiotics. We have the goal to inform and impact the biggest number of people possible, before is too late. We have the chance to shape the future, and I seek to make a difference through education.