PETER STEVENS is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, coming to Boston from Rochester, New York. Although currently an Economics major, he is primarily focused on exploring his options and taking advantage of the opportunities BU has to offer. Peter would like to thank his friends, colleagues, and family for helping him reach where he is today and for their support and guidance as he continues through college. This essay was written for Melanie Smith’s course, WR 100: Topics in the History of Public Health.