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Meet Lydia Tam
Hometown
Eugene, Oregon
College of Enrollment
Stanford University School of Medicine
Major
Medicine
Projected Graduation Semester and Year
Spring 2022
Words to live by
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9, The Bible
Hero Strengths
Optimistic realist, resilient and determined, empathetic and personable.
Hero Weaknesses
Dumb movies, sour candy, a good sale.
Passions/hobbies
Baking, spending time with friends, taking naps whenever and wherever possible
Biggest take-away(s) from your cancer experience
Don’t take life and health for granted. It’s one thing to live, another to survive. Be grateful for the little things. Give back.