Megan O'Brien

Educational Background: Graduated from Oberlin College in Ohio with a major in English and French.

Philadelphia Health Corps Role: Refugee Health Associate at Nationalities Service Center

Why did you join AmeriCorps/National Health Corps?  I joined AmeriCorps because I am passionate about social justice issues and because I wanted to learn more about myself and my own interests/future career plans.

Where do you want to be in five years? What do you want to be doing?  In five years, I would like to be in another country, studying language and possibly working with refugees there.

What is your favorite part of service?  My favorite part of service has been the opportunity to work with refugees and interact with people from all over the world.

Tell us a random fact. Random facts about myself: I love mountains, old books, dinosaurs, and folk music. I did Irish dancing for six years.