Author: [AUTHOR] Published on 2/1/2022 12:00:00 AM

Veda Sai Sri Gopalam, PharmD, Student, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India

What Was Your Childhood Dream Job?
My childhood dream job was to be part of the healthcare system and serve people. I always loved researching new things in science and beyond. I used to dream of becoming a scientist, which takes a longer time to become in real life, but pursuing education in the field which I am in right now makes me happy that I am on the path to achieving my goals.

When You Aren’t Working, How Do You Spend Your Free Time?
When I am away from work, I enjoy spending time with my family, painting, and traveling. I’m also fond of novels and am always curious to learn fascinating things all around the world. These little things make me happy all the time.

Who Has Inspired You in Your Career?
In both my career and personal life, my mother is my inspiration. She is a teacher by profession and has been a fantastic mentor to me throughout my career. Never forget that you are your own competition and inspire yourself every day by looking at how far you have come.

How Do You Keep Focused and Motivated?
I try to keep myself focused and motivated by following the set of goals I have, planning accordingly, and following the new trends in science and technology every day. Furthermore, having a clearer idea of the work and defining precise goals helps me stay focused and motivated.

Veda has been a member of ASCPT since 2021.