Catherine Silva

Major/Minor
Biology

Independent Study
An In-depth Look at the Prevention of HIV/AIDS and Distribution of Medication in South Africa and New York

Hometown

Bayside, NY

Activities
Ozanam Scholars Program, Honors Program, V.I.T.A.L., Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Watson Pre-Health Honor Society, Assistant Tivitz Teacher- Saturday College Experience, Gear Up, Volunteer Camp Counselor- Mid Hudson Valley Camp.

Future Goals

I hope to go to medical school and join Doctors Without Borders.

What is unique about the Ozanam Scholars Program?
The Ozanam Scholars Program allows students to see how deeply rooted poverty is not only in our society but on a local, national and international level. Once we are well informed on the causes and effects of these living conditions we can then apply our ideas to help and alleviate or even eradicate poverty for good. What makes this unique is that the ideas come solely from the students and are incorporated into a capstone project, which may hopefully make an impact in the future.