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Scholarship Resume And Essay
Abigail Guzman
3900 W. 22nd Lane Apt. 9C
Yuma, Az 85364
Cell (760) 562-9853 abbyguzman12@yahoo.com Objective: To obtain financial assistance to continue my education.

Education:

Arizona Western College- Yuma, AZ January 2013- Present
Major: Radiologic Technology

Imperial Valley College - Imperial, CA August 2012- December 2013

Calipatria High School - Calipatria, CA August 2008- June 2012

Experience:

Volunteer office Assistant, February 2011- June 2012
Calipatria High School, Calipatria, CA

Filed paper work
Helped answer phone calls when my supervisor wasn't present
Facilitated parents and students with questions and concerns
Typed bulletins for principal
Interests and Hobbies:
Music, Writing, Volleyball
Extra Curricular Activities:
ASB Treasurer 2011-2012
Basketball Score Keeper 2011-2012
Volleyball Score Keeper 2011-2012

At the end of my senior year my father gave me the same speech he had given my two older sisters. You can continue to go to school or you could start the work process. I had seen the outcome of both sides, my oldest sister decided work was her choice, and my second oldest sister decided to go to college. I never thought I would choose to continue my education but I did. I would be the first in my family to leave home and go to school. I chose to continue my education because I wanted something different for my future. Coming from a low income family my parents could only provide us with the necessary things in life. I was truly grateful for all my parent’s hard work, but I
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