How difficult was it to get accepted into the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at OSU?
Ever since I was a little kid my parents stressed that academics comes first before anything else, and that has been how I have approached things in college. Being accepted into the Doctor of Pharmacy Program was a big accomplishment for me. It’s a rigorous process – it means a lot to me. Is it coincidental or planned that you and your teammate and home state native Wilder McAndrews both have been accepted into the Doctor of Pharmacy program? Actually, it’s totally coincidental. We both decided on our career paths on our own. We have a lot of classes together and it’s a benefit having a teammate in difficult courses like biochemistry and organic chemistry; it helps having a buddy keep you on track and study late into the evening. What brought you to Oregon State? Several things brought me to Oregon State; the great football program, the large population of Hawaiians on campus that keeps me from being homesick and of course the academics. Was it a big adjustment for you leaving Hawai’i
