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Personal Essay: Ryann Scherdt
Struggling to find the perfect fit for what I want to do with my life has always been challenge for me until I started taking courses at the residential college, James Madison. Currently I am double majoring in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy and Social Relations and Policy. These courses have helped me to analyze and think more thoroughly about the political process and policies’ effects on society. With knowledge gained in my majors and valuable experiences I will have, I will someday confidently share my ideas, present policy objectives, research data, and continue to acquire knowledge along the way. Along with my academic goals, I continue to involve myself in many things. I have participated through my membership on the club women’s water polo team at MSU. Being a part of a team allowed me to get involved at Michigan State and helped me to find other people with similar interests. However, being an athlete in college provides many challenges. I learned to overcome the obstacle of having a busy schedule. To perform well academically and participate in an activity that
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Philanthropy work involves promoting the welfare of others and making an impact. I know there are many different aspects of philanthropy that I do not have a complete understanding of. Working in a role that promotes these goals will aid me in discovering effective ways to have an influence that can improve the people and environment around me. The ability to help others fuels my desire to be a part of an organization that works towards the betterment of individuals. I believe that the University Advancement will allow me to work in an environment that strives to promote the prosperity of the institution. This experience will allow me to utilize everything I would learn about philanthropy in future job
I, Hope Turnbull, am a Senior of Stockton High School in Stockton Kansas. My plans consist of attending North Central Kansas Technical College starting Fall 2016, where I want to begin my study of nursing. Due to me having all of my general education courses finished upon my college arrival, I have been accepted into the first year Nursing Program (LPN). I believe that I deserve this scholarship due to me excelling in my education at a very young age. My grades are earned as A’s and B’s in school.
Working for the Clark College Foundation has given me valuable job experience and I now that I have a better understanding about the kind of tasks that may be required of me in the future. Someday when I do reach my goal of becoming an administrative assistant I hope to apply some of the things that I have learned from this experience to my future career.
There are several populations that interest me however possible preferences include families that deal with domestic abuse and those who are disabled. Working with families that have experienced domestic violence is an interest because in the past I had friends whose family was dealing domestic violence and the impact could clearly in all members of the family. Seeing the difference that was made by those who worked to help their family made this population a preference. Another population that is a possible preference is are those who are disabled. The interest to help those who were disabled started when a faculty called Edelweiss opened. Up to that point there had been no interaction with those who lead different lives than myself. Through the year that was spent volunteering the changes in those that had lessons became obvious. Being able to see the achievements of those who had lessons made it a continued interest. In the past couple of years a new side of this interest was shown. There is someone that is a close friend who is disabled because of seizures who has had trouble with employers. Seeing how she has been treated made it even clearer that this population needs help and has made it a continued interest professionally and personally.
As a young lady graduating from The Dalles Whatonka High School I think it’s important to be involved in as many activity’s as possible. Throughout my high school years I have been involved in many school activities and comities such as student government. I have always had an interest in athletics and played sports. These leadership and athletic roles have tough me skills that will last me a lifetime.
“Opportunity is missed by most because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work” –Thomas Edison. I have had to struggle to get where I am today, and there have been times that I thought I would not make it to my senior year of high school. My life would almost replicate the location of a natural disaster to some. I broke my arm this past October and had to undergo reconstructive surgery, everything academics wise fell out from under my feet. After having surgery on my arm I repeatedly missed school for occupational therapy, which is a form of physical therapy. On top of my arm, I had just gotten my job back at Arby’s. By November I was working anywhere from 20-35 hours a week with school, a broken arm, and OT. I had no time for anything, not even sleep. When I was at school I could barely keep my eyes open, it eventually got to the point that when I was able to attend a full day of school I would sleep during some of my classes so that I would not fall asleep at work that night. I have worked harder in this last year just to make it through, than I have in the last four years to keep my grades up. I work every night now, and my arm is a little more healed than it was when I first started my job, but I still have limitations as to what I can do as a human being. Throughout this essay I will cover these three major points; the most important thing that I have learned in high school, why the scholarship will make a difference in my educational goals, and how I hope to make a difference in the community with my career.
First off, I would like to say again, thank you for nominating me as a possible recipient for this scholarship. I do not think I have ever been recognized for my academic achievements throughout my entire school career. I never was really focused and determined to learn before like I am now. So just the nomination is an honor, no matter if I receive the scholarship or not. Thank you for the recognition. It truly made my day.
An organization that has an immense value as part of my life is the FFA. This association has taught me various life lessons such as the importance of hard work, dedication, and respect. I have participated in multiple events through the FFA and all of them have helped me grow as a person in different aspects. One of the most valuable competitions I participated in is Public Relations. It aided me in my public speech skills and how to successfully work with others. This event has helped me prepare for my goals in veterinary medicine by teaching me how to properly communicate with future clients and colleagues. Regardless of my occupation, I will need to possess these valuable skills in order to be successful.
Giving back has always been a passion. It’s a family tradition that comes from my parents. Having had the opportunity to volunteer with nonprofits as a child, I realize that the smallest good deed will touch many lives and impact the community. These experiences have created a desire to work in the field of Nonprofit Management. After experiencing corporate downsizing, I began examining ways to transition into the field. My interests are diverse and recognize that there is much to learn in Nonprofit Management as a whole. Nevertheless, three areas of interest include fundraising; grant writing, and community outreach.
1.What first inspired you to pursue this profession? Was it the kitchen set my mom bought me when I was four or was it the incredible smells coming from our kitchen that always brought family and friends together? What I do know is that cooking always held a sense of fascination and intrigue for me. From a young age, I remember having an obsession with the creation of a restaurant. I can recall drafting menu after menu.
At a young age, I knew that I wanted to be a businesswoman. As I grew older and saw my parents struggling with their finances and it was clear to me that I want it to be a financial advisor. My dream is to gain enough knowledge to impact the lives of future civilians to reach their financial goals. Currently, I’m working toward my bachelor degree in finance and a minor on statistics. I plan to obtain my masters degree in finance not only to be better prepared but also to help individuals and businesses grow financially.
I would make a great candidate for this scholarship for many reasons. I dedicate my life in helping others. I am a hard working person who deserves this scholarship. I make to be able to help little children learn. I would like to be able to provide knowledge, strength, and kindness to the workplace.
As a legacy-minded individual, and a leader in both University of Delaware (UD) student organizations and in my own community, I have displayed resiliency, eclecticism, and the capacity for collaboration. These three qualities allowed me to succeed as an undergraduate student and I know they will serve me well in the Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research (PTR) Program. Through application of these qualities, I have developed my critical thought processes and problem solving strategies. I would be honored to continue on the path of academic success and the development of effective leadership with these skills in hand during the Board of Education (BOE) Summer Fellowship Program.
I have a passion for learning that exceeds all else in my life. There are so many things that I am interested in, things that I hope will continue to shape and impact my future. Science has not always been an interest of mine, but my love and appreciation for it has grown over the years. I try to push myself and find new avenues to explore in my education. The challenge that sciences pose is so endearing.
As a freshman, I thought no one would know who I was by the time I became a senior. From being involved in my school and community I have changed that idea. I think that I am the best candidate to qualify for this scholarship because I am a very hard working and driven student. I have had many academic achievements and have been very involved. I believe I am deserving of this scholarship because I have spent many hours of studying to get where I am today.
As many of my fellow classmates and I discussed on our last day, this class has changed our lives in ways we did not expect. The knowledge I personally have gained from our readings taught me about how different cultures approach philanthropy and practice different methods of giving. This information was made more real by the personal experiences that I was able to hear from my classmates and from you. Hearing these stories allowed not only for a better understanding of viewpoints that are different than mine, but also for an understanding of the amount of diversity that exists among gender, race, ethnicity, or cultural groups. I was able to look through the lense of my own values to discover what aspects of philanthropy are most important to me, and how this impacts my treatment of others. All around I learned a great deal about how to be a better philanthropist, friend, and human in society, because I had the privilege of taking this class.