Hofschneider: ‘Study your passion’

Chloe Andre Hofschneider has two more years left at the University of California, Davis before entering the workforce. (Contributed Photo)

Hofschneider is an incoming junior studying Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior with a double minor in Psychology and Music. The Tinian native plans to pursue a profession in the medical field and hopes to one day become a doctor in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.

“I want to serve the local community in the CNMI, especially on my home island,” she said. “I plan to go back and serve my local community as a primary care physician.” 

While enduring rigorous academic curriculum at one of the nation’s top colleges, Hofschneider said her motivation during late nights and early mornings on campus is her family.

“My main inspiration comes from my mother, father, three younger brothers, my friends, and stories of the future aspirations of fellow peers and alumni,” she added.

She explained that coming from a small island has shaped her college experience—by making her more appreciative of her family and enjoying the simple things in life. 

“Living on Tinian has shaped me to be more independent, hardworking in whatever task I set myself to even in the face of failure, striving to be the best I can be, and having a strong faith in myself and God,” she said. “ It has made me more open and accepting to new experiences with a diverse group of people.”

Hofschneider, who also works as an intern at the UC Davis Emergency Department, hopes students on island do not take high school classes for granted. 

“Understanding the necessary fundamentals of subjects such as Chemistry and Pre-Calculus will help you in the long run. Join as many clubs or extracurricular activities as you can for the learning experience without letting it affect your schoolwork,” she told Saipan Tribune.

She added that graduating seniors should also be aware that there is no shame requesting for help from school faculty and staff.

Hofschneider urges students to “study what you are passionate about and never forget where you are from.”

She recounted her college orientation as an incoming freshman as one of her defining moments entering the university.

“During my college orientation as a first year college student, I remember a line of advice from the dean of the College of Biological Sciences’ speech that really stuck with me that I’d like to share. She said, ‘When choosing and taking G.E. courses, use it to become the person you want to be in the next five years. If you want to be a person who knows how to draw, then take an art class.’ The same concept applies to other classes as well. You may never know what you’re interested until you’ve become part of it.”

Chloe is the daughter of Julian U. Hofschneider and Margarita D. Hofschneider.