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Meet the 2021 MSM Bright Suns Scholars. Application reopens Summer 2022.








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Joshua Roc

North Miami, FL



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The Value of Study

On Why the Study of History Is Still Important

"[History] extensively provides the progression of people, cultures, and societies."
- Joshua Roc



Think Outside the Stigma

On Eliminating Medical Discrimination and Stigma Against People Diagnosed With Mental Illnesses:

"promote optimism when treating people with mental illness…Doctors being despondent towards people with mental illnesses is unfair and harmful because it leads to them providing negligent treatment and dismissing possible progress. "
- Joshua Roc


Read more below on these topics from Joshua Roc, 2021 MSM Bright Suns Scholar




How Joshua Studies

"My studying style involves writing information in Cornell note style, doing oral reports, and explaining the information with my peers."

"Overall, the main factor of my studying style is described through this phrase 'repetition for better retention'."


Select Quotes:

On Eliminating Medical Discrimination and Stigma Against People Diagnosed With Mental Illnesses:

"create an informative course for doctors that showcases people with mental illness on a more personal level… It is important that doctors view people with mental illness as humans, not just limiting them to their diagnosis. "


"approach people with mental illnesses as human beings, by encouraging their recovery and having meaningful conversations. "


"Target racism… Doctors can eliminate racial discrimination in their practice, by recognizing inappropriate behaviors and learning better approaches to dealing with people from various backgrounds. "


On Why the Study of History Is Still Important

"highlights the errors and mistakes that can be avoided in the future."


"people will reflect on the effects technology has had on cultures and societies, especially with the growing concerns of the exploitative ways companies are using personal data."


About Joshua

"Thank you for awarding me this scholarship. "