“When I received the invitation to become a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society during my sophomore year of undergrad at VCU, I was very excited. I had heard good things about the Chapter at VCU and all the benefits of joining. During my junior year as a biology major/chemistry minor, I decided I wanted to become more involved in the chapter, so I applied for the position of Honorary Member Liason and became a more intricate part of the chapter. I enjoyed being involved so much that I wanted more and was elected Vice President of the VCU Chapter. Being so involved in this Honour society has helped me become a better leader, which has helped me manage a lot of my responsibilities in medical school at Edward via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. During my first year at VCOM, I have joined the Family Medicine Club and have a leadership role in the Psychology/Neurology Club. I was also chosen to be an ambassador for VCOM, which allows me to go back to VCU and my hometown of Virginia Beach to advocate and educate pre-medical students about VCOM and osteopathic medicine. Winning this award and being recognized for my involvement in Golden Key has been a great honor. I couldn’t believe it when I read the acceptance letter! This award is going to be a huge help in paying for school and reduce my loan debt. I can’t thank the selection committee, my VCU chapter advisor, and Chapter president enough! Without them, I would not have received this amazing award. Thank you.”