Meghan E Frisch

Proudest Moment: My time at UW was compiled by many small moments of pride, however, the most frequently I felt proud was rock climbing with the Climbing Team at UW. Whether it be a mental or physical barrier, the effort put in and the improvement that followed made me proud of myself and of my team!

The best I can describe my time at the University of Washington is as a journey of exploration. My direction evolved from one path to the next after experiences and courses began to build my personal resume of what I found important and inspirational. With every quarter came intentional decisions on where and how I would spend my time in order to further narrow my course of study and better understand myself personally. I entered the UW with no definitive direction; my perspective was open to college presenting the opportunity to explore every interest, in which I would trust my reflection and draw my personal and educational paths.

My path was not one without disappointment or confusion, but within my experiences morphed an exponential presence of enlightenment and excitement. Some of my favorite experiences at the UW included traveling to Zimbabwe for a population health study abroad where I was introduced to the public health field, working at IHME - a public health organization that many of you may now know of due to their COVID-19 response, and working as a Professional Ski Patroller and EMT at the local ski resort over the winter months. I have grown into my niche of study, with many of the same people by my side from the beginning. And when I say from the beginning - I mean the first person I met and sat next to at my orientation day, who also happened to be in my orientation group and living in the Honors LLC. My earliest friends and my amazing family have created a support system I will never take for granted, and for which I have the UW to thank.

I will never forget my time at the University of Washington, but I look forward to where the tides take me.