In 1999 on August 3rd I was born in Canton‚ Georgia. My parents raised me in my infant years in Canton‚ but we later moved to Pickens County. I attended Tate Elementary‚ Pickens Middle‚ and Pickens High. School was always problematic and challenging. My testing scores were always below average and I felt like I was inferior when compared to my other classmates. During middle school I developed depression‚ gained 200 pounds‚ and was diagnosed with dyslexia and pre-diabetes. That summer I had an abrupt
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My interest in neuroscience was sparked during my junior year in high school when I attended a series of talks on Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with my father who has suffered from MS my entire life. These talks furthered my understanding of my father’s personal struggle with MS and provided my first in depth insight into neuroscience. Combining my firsthand understanding of the financial and emotional burden of debilitating neurological diseases with my newfound love for research lead me to the realization
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I learned how to set goals‚ how to perform and command military drill‚ how to wear a uniform‚ and a number of other life skills like time management. I learned the value of community service and how enjoyable it is to contribute to good causes. Through JROTC I volunteered at various organizations like the Lion’s Club‚ The Elk’s Lodge‚ and supported school functions. My first year I joined the
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areas. Competitive events fall into three categories: individual‚ team‚ and chapter. Individual and team events focus on skills useful in leadership and career development; chapter events recognize overall achievement and performance in chapter management and growth. At the State Leadership Conferences‚ students compete in events testing their business knowledge and skills. Top state winners are then eligible to compete for national awards at the National Leadership Conference each summer. With a
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The foundation of my passion for nutrition and health was laid early in my life. Growing up with a dietitian for a mother‚ I was taught from an early age that the cornerstone of a complete picture of health is a nutritious diet. I was taught that food is our medicine—we either pay for medical bills to combat chronic diseases or we pay for foods that nurture our bodies. Our daily lifestyle activities cultivated an environment of complete health that has impacted my success in life thus far and
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My interest began at age 12‚ I was alarmed when I learned that my aunt was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. In my naïve thinking‚ losing a family member never even crossed my mind. And a mere 6 months after we were devastated with the news that she passed. I vividly remember thinking‚ how could it all happen so quickly? It seems like a few weeks ago our family was at her house enjoying her beloved‚ authentic Vietnamese cooking. As I reflect on my aunt’s illness and experiences with medical professionals
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Since I was a child‚ I have dreamt of joining the United States Military. Generations of my family served as soldiers since the 1940s. My Grandfather‚ who is my greatest hero‚ served during WWII as a Staff Sergeant. Throughout my childhood‚ I’ve had the honor of learning about my Grandfather and his wartime experiences. His accomplishments‚ courage‚ and sacrifices to serve our country enhanced my desires to follow my family’s footsteps and further my career and commission as an Officer in the United
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Throughout the seasons‚ there have been many reasons why a veterinary career has been pursued. The laborious dedication‚ and rigorous academic preparation have inflicted significant deliberation upon this career to be ensued. Yet‚ amidst the abyss there has been a light – a sparkle of joyous excitement prevalent throughout my life‚ and it has helped to overcome the strife of this rigorous‚ yet‚ rewarding journey. Overwhelming emotions of excitement and anxiousness pulsed throughout my veins. It
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assignments were given every week along with in-class quizzes. The end goal was to make them bilingual so that they could practice Nepali language with parents at home. The time and energy I put into this project has notably shown through the time management‚ collaboration and communication skills I have acquired over time. Volunteering is such a rewarding and enjoyable experience that I still continue to volunteer today. I study with a purpose of helping others who do not have the opportunity or privilege
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just goes through the motions and gets Cs in class or just comes to work to collect a paycheck‚ they don’t normally climb the ladder of success. Sure‚ they may not fail a class or get fired‚ but they definitely aren’t going to further themselves. Personal ethics play a huge role in academics and in the workplace. Basically‚ if you aren’t an ethical person‚ you’re saying that you don’t care. You will do what you want whenever you want to do it. That’s not a great attitude to have in school or at
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