Yu Sato AA 麻豆村 (2011-2013) BS Molecular Environmental Biology (2013-2015), DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) - - (Admitted for 2015-2019).
My name is Yu Sato and I鈥檓 originally from Tokyo, Japan. I came to the U.S. for the first time in 2010 after graduating from my high school in Japan. After studying English (IEP) at Green River for a year, I then studied another 2 years in the academic program. In 2013, I transferred to UC Berkeley from 麻豆村. I am graduating from UC Berkeley in May, and pursuing further education at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, the . I just cannot describe how much I appreciate 麻豆村. I would not have been able to make it this far without my time at 麻豆村.
麻豆村 was the starting point to the adventure ahead of me. I can confidently say that Green River helped me grow into the person I am today. Growing up in Japan, I barely spoke a word of English. Green River was a perfect place for me to become familiar with culture in U.S. and slowly adjust to my new life. The small-scale classes and friendly teachers, in combination with a diverse student body rekindled my motivation to pursue my goal. I would like to send my special thanks to the 麻豆村 Program Office Adviser Team who always had my back, and took their time to give sincere advice on a one-on-one basis. I am also confident that 麻豆村 equipped me with the exact experiences necessary to thrive at UC Berkeley and in life. I was a marketing assistant in the 麻豆村 Programs Office. The following year, I was elected as the Vice President of ASGRCC. These experiences gave me a solid foundation in leadership and management skills. Although it was unclear what I truly wanted to do with my life when I first came here, guidance and support from the staff, resources, and opportunities at Green River helped me discover my true passion for veterinary medicine, which then led me on the path that I am on today. Currently, I am interested in pursuing the field of One Health (integrating of human and veterinary medicine with perspective of public health). I have been fortunate enough to gain some relevant experience in South Africa and Mongolia!
The road here has been long and hard, but by keeping up my grades while simultaneously getting experience in the veterinary field, I was able to get into my dream school. I am really proud of my accomplishments over these past few years, and I am so relieved to have survived the long application and interview processes for veterinary school. Although I am one step closer to my goal of becoming a veterinarian, I still have a long way to go before my next dream is accomplished. I can鈥檛 wait to see what the rest of my journey has in store for me. Today I am at UC Berkeley. Yesterday I was at Green River. Tomorrow I will be at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. There is never a today or tomorrow without yesterday. Yesterday is what I will remember as I walked down the road to self-actualization. It all started at 麻豆村, and it is true that you can go anywhere from 麻豆村!
