“One afternoon in Geneva, Switzerland, Ana Maria Bienvenida found herself walking along an old cobblestone road, staring up at the mountains and the lake. So far from home, she found herself overtaken with gratitude, and she knew she was on the right path.
Studying abroad was the highlight of Ana’s undergraduate experience at Oregon State. While studying general science and earning a second degree in international studies, Ana attended a 10-week training program in Switzerland where she shadowed World Health Organization workers and heard lectures from United Nations leaders. She also traveled to a rural area of Morocco, experienced the generosity of the people there and learned about their lack of health care options.
This experience inspired Ana to apply to the College of Pharmacy at Oregon State, where she’s finishing up her first year. Her goal is to someday influence and enact health policy on the national and international stage.
“The international setting really opened my eyes to the opportunities that pharmacy has to offer, not just in a hospital setting, but also in global health,” she says.”
Continue reading about Ana Maria’s story here.