Paula Daniliuc

My Name: Paula Daniliuc

High School:  Northside College Prep

favorite Class/Activity:  Human Anatomy, US Government and Politics, Northwestern Memorial Hospital Medical Explorers

Favorite Teacher:  Ms. Woodward

The College I will be attending: N/A

Favorite way to relax:  Exercising, listening to music, and playing my flute

Favorite book:  The Brothers Karamozov by Fyodor Dostoevsky, When the Elephants Dance by Tess Uriza Holthe, The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner

When I go to college, I most look forward to: Exploring the different majors and careers, meeting people with interesting backgrounds, and taking advantage of study abroad options 

The piece of advice I would give to a high school freshman about college is: Take advantage of every minute of free time. Always strive to be and do better - in both academics and extracurricular activities. Try to leave an imprint in your school; leave a legacy, something that you will be remembered for. 

My hero: My grandmother is one of my role models. Her husband died due to lung cancer leaving her with four children. My grandmother remained widowed and directed all of her energy toward raising her children. She remained a very religious woman dedicated to God and her family. My grandmother overcame the obstacles that stood in her way.