Photo CreditPhoto by Michael Olagbiyan Humans of UCSF Dreaming of Home Editor’s Note: Students of UCSF highlights the diverse experiences and personal journeys that shape the UCSF community. Share your own story or nominate a colleague by emailing us at synapse@ucsf.edu . November 18, 2025 Lina Lew Student Life
Humans of UCSF: Challenging Lessons February 10, 2016Emily Yang“In addition to the challenge of learning how to teach, I went through an identity crisis. I had to go... Student Life
Practicing Family Planning Procedures on Papayas February 9, 2016SynapseNursing Students for Choice and Medical Students for Choice have once again coordinated the student-led elective, Family Planning and Reproductive... Student Life
Humans of UCSF: Dreams Come True February 5, 2016Arielle Canoza“I consider myself a very lucky individual because I have the job of my dreams. What may have started as... Student Life
Humans of UCSF: On the Right Path January 28, 2016Emily Yang“I had an unconventional path to medicine, a career direction I never considered as recently as five years ago. I... Student Life
Reality Check on Diversity at UCSF January 26, 2016Sumitra Tatapudy“What is the campus climate like?” posed Peter Crougan, the president of UCSF’s Graduate Professional Student Association (GPSA) at a... Student Life
Humans of UCSF: Paving the Way to Success January 21, 2016Arielle Canoza“I believe that our life's journey always begins with a choice. Even when faced with difficult circumstances, we all have... Student Life
Humans of UCSF: Perfecting Life Balance January 14, 2016Emily YangI think it can be hard to strike a balance between being ambitious in one's chosen profession, while also being... Student Life
Diversity Spotlight: Grappling with Identity and Culture with Joselyn Del Cid January 11, 2016Sumitra TatapudyHave you ever wondered, what culture truly means? More importantly, how does an individual’s culture and diverse experiences contribute to... Student Life
Tragedy Uncovers True Talent December 10, 2015Arielle Canoza"It all started 10 years ago. I was a dental tech, but had to stop when I got into a... Student Life
