Kristen Uchida: Diary of a Physical Therapist

Kristen Uchida wants to make great changes in her own community through physical therapy.

Arjun Deepak, Bear Hub Staff

Q: WHAT HAS HAPPENED IN YOUR LIFE THAT SETS YOU APART FROM YOUR PEERS?
A: When I was little, I had a speech delay and had to be enrolled in ESL in kindergarten.

Q: WHAT IS YOUR OBJECT? WHY DID YOU SELECT THIS OBJECT?
A: My diary. I have been journaling ever since the beginning of my high school career. I have spewed all of my thoughts and experiences. Looking back, I have seen how much I’ve evolved as a person.
My diary entries allowed me to reflect on my personality and mindset. It gives me a focal point to where I have to change and what to never lose.

Q: WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR YOUR FUTURE?
A: I want to become a physical therapist and contribute towards a community in some way whether it be through charity or being a founder of an organization that unifies people. Also, I would love to be able to travel to many countries around the world.

Q: IF MONEY WERE NOT A CONCERN, WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO DO WITH YOUR LIFE?
A: I would like to travel around the world to experience different cultures, collect a bunch of souvenirs, recording the entire experience. I would also like to adopt a child if I ever decide to get married and have a family.