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RIKA FUKUMURO



Committee:    Pharmacy

Major:    Genetics and Asian American Studies

Hometown:    Santa Cruz, CA (ahh, how I miss the beach)

Career Goals:     Pediatrician

Year in School:     Senior

Favorite Color:    A certain shade of red and also blue. Not together of course.

Favorite Vacation Spot:    Japan (But I've never been to Hawaii, which I would like to visit, as well as parts of Europe too.)


     
 
       


What do you like best about the Willow Project?

I like the fact that we actually make a difference in the health of the homeless community. I also like how the people in this organization are so welcoming.


What is your most memorable Willow Project experience?

My first day as an intaker at clinic. It’s amazing how it’s so much easier to listen to the patient’s blood pressure than practicing on each other. And, it’s nice to see how much they appreciate us running our clinic.


What does being a part of the Willow Project mean to you?

Being part of the Willow Project means improving, not only the community, but ourselves as well. After all, there are individuals that say they make a difference and then there are those that actually do make a difference; Willow Project being the latter.


Give an interesting story or fact about yourself?

I can speak Japanese….Hmm….that’s not very interesting. How about this? I’ve been to Japan over 16 times in the course of my 20 year old existence since all of my relatives live there. And I must say, Japan has much better food than the USA. Hmm…..carbs….so good. Oh yes, and I absolutely love carbs (rice, potatoes etc.)!! And I absolutely abhor carbonated beverages…my tongue can’t take it.


What fruit are you and why?

I would be a strawberry. Why you may ask? Because the strawberry is a very dynamic fruit and can be used for many different things. For instance, it’s great on top of pancakes, which is how I like to be on top of my work, making sure everything gets done properly. But at the same time, the strawberry makes a good daiquiri (virgin of course since I’m not 21 yet), which shows my social side of how I like to just relax and kick back with friends, with preferably a non-alcholic beverage in my hand.


What do you really think about Ryan & Jarae?

I think they’re both kind and interesting individuals. I never would have pictured Ryan knowing so much about the rap culture. Jarae is one of the sweetest people in clinic, very welcoming and always seems to have a smile on her face. I am glad that they are both co-directors for clinic.