Sophia Tranguch

  About the Author  In her three-part video series and article titled "Five Surprising Moments in Vaccine History," Anna Rothschild delves into the historical background of vaccinations. With the help of other vaccine and health specialists, Rothschild delivers us a thorough video series to help us understand vaccines better. Through her scientific journey, she was able to reveal surprising facts about the early, crude techniques employed to contain the highly contagious smallpox, vaccine skepticism dating back to the late 1700s, and germ theory. Rothschild’s biology degree from Brown and her Masters in journalism from NYU has enabled her to become a successful journalist who has won multiple accolades for her work writing science and health stories. Article/Video Summaries and Takeaways  In the article and the first video entitled, “200 years of Vaccine Skepticism,” Rothschild outlines the mechanism of how immunizations work by showing us an animation of how the body’s d...

Jacqueline Novogratz in the book the Blue Sweater aspired to improve the world with her aspirations and passions. Novogratz's genuine interest was to close the wealth and poverty gap, which led her to resign from her secure job as an international banker. As I think about my future and what I want to pursue as a career, I am confronted with the dilemma of selecting between a path that promises me stability and one that offers genuine personal fulfillment and makes a difference in the world.  When I think about my future, I picture myself living back in my hometown of New York City in a nice apartment with my husband and two kids. To be able to live comfortably and raise a family in this expensive city, you must be working at a job that pays well. The thought of this has definitely impacted what career paths I am considering for my future. However, what I am most passionate about (and hopefully can pursue) is mental health advocacy.  In my junior year of high school, I struggle...

Growing up in New York City, I have had the privilege of seeing numerous musicals on Broadway with my family. My favorite musicals include Come From Away, Book of Mormon, Les Misérables, and Dear Evan Hansen. However, one musical that absolutely blew it out of the park was Hamilton created by the Singer-songwriter and Actor Lin-Manuel Miranda. Hamilton is a brilliant musical that utilizes hip-hop/rap to tell the revolutionary story of the United States during the 18th and 19th century. What stands out about Hamilton is that it differs from traditional musical theater as it appeals to an audience that isn’t particularly fond of musicals by incorporating a popular genre of music. While I enjoyed studying history in school, Hamilton completely brought this portion of American history to life in my mind. The storytelling and catchy lyrics of this musical draw in the audience to listen to the story of Alexander Hamilton’s life and his involvement during the American Revolutionary War. You d...

As I’ve continued to read How to Grow an Unshakable Core by Dr. Rick Hanson, I have learned numerous mindfulness techniques that I am hoping to implement in my life with some time and practice. The author of this self-care book, Rick Hanson, is a psychologist who is recognized for his expertise in positive psychology and contemplative neuroscience. His strong background in psychology and neuroscience combined with his practical, useful applications for self-growth make this book a highly suggested read.  One chapter that really resonated with me was about self-compassion. Throughout middle school and especially throughout high school, I struggled with negative self-talk. I would criticize myself for not performing as well as I hoped on a test, believing that I was not living up to my parents’ expectations, and comparing myself to people who were achieving more than me. Together, my mind was constantly inundated with self-depreciated thoughts, and I had no compassion toward myself....

  ADMP INVESTMENT PROPOSAL (ILIA Beauty) To: Clark Hansen, CEO of AMDP From: Sophia Tranguch, Research and Development Analyst for AMDP Date: March 8, 2024 Subject: ILIA Beauty Investment Proposal

  For Book 2, I chose to read How to Grow an Unshakable Core by Dr. Rick Hanson.  Two of the darkest moments in my life were during the Covid-19 pandemic and the beginning of my Freshman year at the University of Southern California. During these tough times, I felt lost and hopeless, as I struggled with anxiety and depression. The first time I encountered this type of sadness and worry was when the Covid-19 pandemic presented an unprecedented challenge to human society. For months I was isolated in my room, unable to socialize with friends and family. Zoom school felt pointless and the lack of extracurriculars made me lose all motivation. The once hardworking, multifaceted girl felt completely lost and I was essentially left in my room to do nothing all day. Once we transitioned back to in-person school, I felt myself regain my joy for life. However, once my Freshman year of college began I quickly fell down that dark hole again. I fell ill with imposter syndrome and ruminat...