Karla Vazquez

My Name: Karla Vazquez

High School:  Maria High School 2003

College/Major:  Elmhurst College, French/International Business/Pre-Medicine, 2008

Favorite Class/Activity:  Favorite activity is dancing, favorite class is French.

Most memorable college experience to date:  When I was re-elected for President for the Hispanic organization on-campus called H.A.B.L.A.M.O.S (Hispanic Americans Building Leasdership, Acceptance, Motivation and Support) First time in the history of the organization someone had taken on presidency two years in a row. I want to make a difference 

Favorite way to relax: Dancing and singing to anything, or just being on my own in complete silience whole reflecting on all that surrounds me.

Favorite book:  --

My dream profession:  Open my own clinic and provide free services to the least fortunate as a doctor. Have my own college scholarship. 

Future plans:  Graduate from college. 

Key insight to college freshmen:  Get as involved as you possibly can when you start college. Don't stress so much, you'll have plenty to stress about your senior year and thereafter.

My hero:  Dr. Govindappa Venkataswamy better known as Dr. V. I want to be like him, it's not about the money but about helping those who need us the most. Using our own knowledge and resources for the greater good.