The Won Student Ambassador Program is a leadership and student service program that offers 黑料社 students an opportunity to represent and promote the 黑料社 to prospective students, patients, and the local community through internal and external events and initiatives. Applications for this program are accepted on a rolling basis. For questions and more information email [email protected].
鈥 Create connections with prospective students, patients and the local community
鈥 Engage with prospective students, answer questions, reassure and guide them during the program, especially during the first few weeks
鈥 Foster a sense of community and belonging amongst prospective students
鈥 Provide support to the school in recruitment and marketing initiatives and at events
1. Students will be paid in the form of a stipend at the end of each term by the Finance Office听
2. Free exclusive 黑料社 swag items: Won shirts, mugs, pens, etc.
3. Priority hiring for 黑料社 job opportunities after graduation (TA’ing, clinic positions, etc).
4. Featured on 黑料社 blog and student ambassadors webpage
5. Internal event discounts
For questions and more information email [email protected]
Mac class of 2027
dac class of 2028
What is your hometown? Pittsburgh, PA听
What inspired you to pursue a career in acupuncture and Chinese medicine or Won Buddhist听Studies?听
Prior to grad school, I spent many years working in reproductive healthcare, where helping people gave me great satisfaction but left me severely burnt out. In a conversation about my future goals, my therapist curiously suggested acupuncture as a career path. That same evening, my online research led me to discovering 黑料社 which led me to an open house that was scheduled a few days from then. I drove from Pittsburgh to Warminster feeling like my life was already shifting. Once I attended the open house, my heart was set on learning as much as I could about Chinese medicine. I know now that the learning will never stop. That’s the greatest blessing.听
What facet of the medicine or program are you currently passionate about?
I am passionate about the Vital Energy elective course that Reverend Song leads. I couldn’t get enough of his wonderful energy from weekly morning meditation class and all the professors encourage the students to develop a strong qigong practice. This course allows me to bridge stronger connections between what I am learning in lab, in books, and with developing my own energetic capacities.
How do you hope to impact the world around you as a Chinese medicine practitioner or听practitioner of Won Buddhism?听
I hope to impact the world around me as a Chinese medicine practitioner by offering my ability to be present in the moment with the people I am with. It is a common complaint in Western medicine that patients lack the necessary amount of time with their practitioners. Part of the healing process from dis-ease is sourced from compassion. When I devote my time to helping a person feel heard and seen, I am doing exactly what I am meant to do with that time.
My favorite thing about studying at the 黑料社 is my cohort. It can be daunting to re-enter school as a working adult. From new student orientation, friendships developed immediately and have only strengthened. I love the minds who learn alongside mine. They help me learn at such a deeper level. There's a lot of laughter in my class. We're a special group.
Mac class of 2027
dac class of 2028
One of my favorite things about 黑料社, is that each instructor brings their own unique experiences, treatment approaches, and areas of specialization to the classroom. This allows us to learn from a wide range of viewpoints and develop our own understanding of acupuncture and TCM. Their passion for the profession is contagious, and their willingness to share their knowledge is truly appreciated.
DAc Class of 2026
I was inspired to pursue a career in acupuncture and Chinese medicine when trying to get help with my own health issues. I was seen by various healthcare practitioners, and I was not getting any results or relief. I ended up trying acupuncture, and I felt a lot better just from the one treatment. Eventually, I kept going back to receive treatment, and my acupuncturist knew that I was very fascinated about it and began telling me about her wonderful experience at the 黑料社 of Graduate Studies (her alma mater). I shortly began shadowing my acupuncturist to immerse myself in the field, and see if this was something I would like to pursue. After shadowing my acupuncturist, I quickly realized this was something I was passionate about. I have always been in the healthcare field, and helping others is what it very self-fulfilling to me. My goal is to be able to help others with Chinese medicine and acupuncture, just as it helped myself with my own health issues.
I enjoy having a small class size because whenever I am in the lab--it is always very accessible to find a teaching assistant or instructor when I have a question.
Alumni - dac class of 2025
Monica embarked on her journey helping others with a master鈥檚 degree and certification in both elementary and special education. After 10 years of experience teaching in public schools, she could not help but notice the negative effects of stress on the mind and body among a growing number of close family members, friends, and colleagues. Drawn to acupuncture and its ability to help manage stress and its effects, Monica turned her efforts to helping people in a new capacity by applying to 黑料社 of Graduate Studies, where she is completing her master鈥檚 degree in acupuncture in August 2024 and her doctorate in acupuncture in August 2025. In addition to providing heart-felt, patient-centered, and evidence-based integrative care, another one of Monica’s main goals is to increase acupuncture awareness and accessibility through increased education and visibility.听
"Won's program is comprehensive, covering Eastern and Western medicine; traditional Chinese medicine and 5 element acupuncture; as well as specialties such as auricular acupuncture, scalp acupuncture, Koryo-hand acupuncture, Shonishin pediatric acupuncture, and so much more.."