Current Student Profile 

By Louisse Castillo 

Louisse Jena Pamela Castillo was born in Manila, Philippines, moved to Japan when she was four years old and lived and attended school there for about three years.  She has two older brothers and one younger sister “who I love and care for so much.” Her mother and father have been very supportive of her throughout this nursing school journey. “I am also very grateful to have such a great partner to have by my side since starting my nursing career.”  

What shaped your values growing up? 

– What has shaped my values growing up, I would say are the hardships and personal experiences I’ve encountered. During those difficult times my mom was our anchor and still is to this day. She has always instilled in me to find a way to look at things in a positive light and to never give up.  

 When did you begin your involvement with AUHS? 

– I started taking my first classes here at AUHS in the Fall of 2022. - I chose to go to AUHS because it was one of the schools that I felt I was more drawn to as I was doing my research and consultations with other private schools due to their faith and values. It is also my mom’s alma mater and I hope that one day she’ll be able to see me walk and graduate here!  

What do you love doing most in your spare time? Any volunteer activities with AUHS, especially the Foundation? 

– I love to run when I have free time and spending time with family and my two siberian huskies named Appa and Cloud. I also enjoy doing volunteer work here at AUHS and I look forward to tutoring soon! I think volunteer service is a great way to give back to the community and it’s a way to make our nursing school journey a memorable one! 

What are your future dreams/aspirations? Is there a specific field of nursing you would like to pursue? 

– I wish I had the exact answer at this time, but I don’t. I just know that I want to be able to contribute my passion for helping others in an impactful way in whatever specialty that may be– as long as I am happy doing it and I am making a difference in other people’s lives.