Sami Issa

I am residing in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but I used to live in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia while my parents were Syrian. I am majoring in Biopsychology, Cognition and Neuroscience as I am on a Pre-Med path. My hobbies include playing soccer, as well as reading books or watching movies every now and then. In my freshmen year, I was a co-founder of the Syrian Student Association, and I am still a board member. I am also a member of the Omega Beta Eta Arab Fraternity Inc. As someone who loves watching sports, I would often multitask between watching different sports while debating about them. 

What I love the most about HSSP: Coming in from another culture, HSSP gave me the opportunity to adapt to the USA while also helping me find ways to understand the healthcare system here. The HSSP community also gave me the chance to meet a lot of people who would be my best friends. Moreover, due to the class, I was able to observe some physicians and also understand much of the US as an international.

Describe a way you implement wellness and taking care of yourself?

Whenever I am in need of well-being, I make sure to talk with a friend or a family member. I also listen to music for a while to relieve my head, and would walk often in the morning to get myself ready for the day. I also go to the gym to take the best care of myself and play soccer and basketball whenever I get the chance.