The photos are probably all out of order, and this is also an incredibly late post, but I’d like to remember my HOSA (HOSA-Future Health Professionals)
International Leadership Conference trip from June 23rd-June 30th 2024!
I competed in the event Nutrition, and although I did not place I am lucky I was able to represent my state on the international level! I learned so much about nutrition through studying for this event, that will remain invaluable to me for the rest of my life.
When I was not competing, I attended HOSA Expo, where my friends and I got to meet people from all over the world! We traded our state/country pins (which was honestly so cool!!). HOSA Expo also gave us the chance to discover what type of person we were through HFC’s quiz, sign up for the nmdp registry, and do so much other activities/information booths.
Outside of ILC, my group and I were able to visit Houston’s science museum and space center! It was incredible participating in bio labs and seeing the stories of space travel. Another important place of visit (as someone who lives in Hawaii): Trader Joe’s!
All in all, this was an amazing trip filled with experiences and memories that I will never forget! I owe it to my parents who allowed me to go, and my advisors who planned/advised our stay. I am also so thankful that I got to go to Houston, Texas with some of the best people I know. My school’s chapter made this trip for me, filling it with support for all of our events and laughter in tough moments. I could not be more grateful for them.
I also made this post to thank HOSA for its impact on my life these past four years! I can’t imagine my high school years without HOSA, as the leadership opportunities it brought me has shaped me into the person I am today. I was definitely shy at the beginning of high school, but being able to grow as a State Intern then Officer, then eventually as my Chapter’s President gave me so much more confidence. This ILC is probably my last (at least for now!), and I am so excited for what the future has in store. I am proud to say I am now officially a HOSA alumni. :)