[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1712759341780{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”] Here, Dorlean elaborates on her Rochester experiences.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Throughout college, I\u2019ve pursued my interest in medicine and research. For instance, I\u2019ve been an organic chemistry teaching assistant (TA) twice and I interned two summers ago at UNC Chapel Hill, where I conducted pharmacology research. The post-doc who led that project recently told me that the research got published and I was listed as a coauthor. That was surprising and exciting. And right now I\u2019m doing a research-based internship in Strong Memorial Hospital\u2019s emergency. I love it. It\u2019s really sparking my interest in potentially pursuing a career in diagnostic radiology. In addition, I\u2019ve been a Writing Fellow<\/a> for about two years, which I\u2019ve really enjoyed.<\/p>\n I\u2019m applying to a variety of post-baccalaureate programs with the intention of pursuing my interest in medicine and research, ideally with a clinical and\/or public health focus. My plan is to take a gap year, gather more experiences, and then apply to medical school.<\/p>\n During the first few years, I spent a lot of time at the Office of Minority Student Affairs<\/a>, which is a great, safe place where students can get the academic and support they need and socialize with other students. As the years have gone on, I\u2019ve found additional ways to help me explore what\u2019s important to me.<\/p>\n For example, I\u2019ve been a leader within the First Generation Society for a few years and am now the group\u2019s president. I\u2019m also a Student Alumni Ambassador<\/a>, which gives me an opportunity to represent the student body at various University events like Meliora Weekend, Forever Rochester, and Commencement. I also get to meet alumni and donors regularly and interact with groups like the University\u2019s First-Generation Network<\/a> and the Black Alumni Network<\/a>.<\/p>\n Throughout college, I have been exposed to many opportunities including research and interacting with doctors and medical students from School of Medicine and Dentistry, connecting with great professors, and connecting with many students from different backgrounds. I really like and appreciate how diverse Rochester is. In fact, about 20 percent of the undergraduate population is first-generation like me.<\/p>\n In high school, as a low-income student, I was worried about paying for college. My mom was concerned about it, too, and didn\u2019t want me accumulating debt. After being accepted at Rochester, I was thrilled to receive the Brady Scholarship<\/a>. That scholarship, along with the financial aid that has come with it each year, has made it possible for me to attend college.<\/p>\n First, how thankful I am. And that I\u2019m grateful this scholarship exists to support students like me, who come from disadvantaged and diverse backgrounds. It\u2019s interesting to me that Dr. Pungello Bruno’s own research as scientist has focused on child development and that the Brady Scholarship supports the kinds of people she has focused her work on. She knows that access to education has the potential to really change someone\u2019s life, as it has mine.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” background_color=”#e7e7e7″ css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n The Brady Scholarship<\/a> is one of the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s premier scholarship programs, providing ongoing financial support and individual academic advising, peer mentoring, and special academic and social opportunities designed specifically for Brady Scholars. The University is proud to recognize the contributions and influence of William H. Brady, Jr., the grandfather of Elizabeth Pungello Bruno \u201989, president of the Brady Education Foundation<\/a>. His generosity and vision gave her the opportunity to fund these life-changing opportunities for so many students.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” background_color=”#00205b” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n You can make a difference in the lives of students like Winifred Dorlean. Get involved in our affinity networking groups<\/a>, join and explore The Meliora Collective<\/a>, and support our students\u2019 boundless possibilities<\/a>\u2014myriad opportunities exist to help them reach their full potential.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1712691614459{border-top-width: 1px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;border-top-color: #999999 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;}”]<\/p>\n \u2014 Kristine Kappel Thompson, Spring 2024<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This chemistry major, Brady Student Scholar, and first-generation student is making it all happen at Rochester<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":52,"featured_media":83442,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[152,22,142],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-82202","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-profiles","category-stories"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"Winifred](\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Winifred_4.9.24_resized-241x300.jpg\")
When it came time to choose a college, Winifred Dorlean \u201924<\/strong> knew she wanted a different experience from her large Austin, Texas high school. Dorlean\u2019s college career counselor recommended applying to URochester, citing its small size, excellent programs in arts and sciences, and opportunities to pursue her interest in medicine. The more she learned about Rochester, the more it seemed like a great fit. Dorlean was particularly drawn to the Rochester\u2019s diverse student body, academic opportunities, open curriculum, and proximity to the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Medical Center.<\/p>\nWhat kind of career do envision? How has your undergraduate experience helped you work toward that?<\/h3>\n
What are your plans after graduation?<\/h3>\n
How do you spend your time outside of class?<\/h3>\n
What has been made possible for you at the URochester?<\/h3>\n
What\u2019s it mean to you to be a scholarship recipient?<\/h3>\n
What would you like Dr. Pungello Bruno and other donors to know?<\/h3>\n
The Brady Scholarship<\/h3>\n
Make a difference<\/h3>\n