A few weeks ago, we said goodbye to Arina V. who has been interning at the St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy all summer! She shared about her experience here:

❓How long have you been with the pharmacy and what have you done?

I’ve been here since June and have helped fill prescriptions, have met new clients and have translated for patients and staff. I really enjoy this community! It was very welcoming. I’ve enjoyed meeting pharmacy students and undergraduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison; just connecting with people who work in a similar field that I want to pursue as a career.

❓What brought you to the pharmacy?

I was hired by this nonprofit called Maydm and they have a mission to support minorities and women by allowing the youth to explore STEM careers. Internships are one of the ways that they allow us to do this! I’ve wanted to learn more about pharmacies for a very long time and this has been very cool.

❓What’s one thing that sticks out from your time here?

The first day I was here, I helped a Spanish-speaking client which was very rewarding. For me, it felt important because my work was needed and I felt appreciated. It’s been rewarding to help people who need it especially with a language barrier. I have parents who immigrated here, so I understand the barriers.

Thank you, Arina, for your work in the pharmacy these past few months!

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