Growing up my parents were extremely religious and forced it upon me. When I was a kid I had always felt wrong, I didn't know what it was at the time, I just felt inaccurate. People expected me to act and behave one way and I couldn't understand why. I got into trouble at school for doing things other kids did, I was an abomination to society. I was different, weird, and wrong. When I was in middle school I began to put my feelings into questions, questions that no one could answer. Questions about who I was and why I was feeling the way I did. Things that seemed like normal and natural questions to me, that others would be confused and taken aback by. I read many religious texts that never answered my questions and asked many of my religious leaders who would tell me to pray, something I did so much to figure out why I was so different. After joining the debate team I learned the importance of having multiple sources and looking at things from every angle. Due to this, I decided to branch out and see what else was out there and why I felt so wrong. Years of researching later and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this and refuse to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. My mental health took a major toll and I was in one of the worst places mentally in my life thus far. My parents tried to fix me by sending me to therapy and forcing me to go to religious camps. My religious leaders prayed for me that this would go away and that my identity would disappear. I decided to abandon my religion and live a more agnostic way in light of how I was treated. I could never support a community that was so against me as a person. After the harsh reaction and rejection of those closest to me, I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Just when I thought I had things figured out my parents kicked me out weeks before my high school graduation. The tension of my existence was too much for my dad and told me that I needed to stop corrupting my younger siblings. My existence was too confusing and wrong for anyone to understand. I got in a huge fight with my dad when he told me to leave and after years of resentment and suffering, I decided enough was enough. I walked out of my house with the intent to end my life, not for the first time but hopefully the last. I called my best friend to leave a voicemail and tell him goodbye. He picked up the phone, I was not expecting him to be up so late and I broke down crying. He came and picked me up and got me through that night, then the next and the next. This has been a huge life event that has tested me in so many ways. Don't get me wrong this has been one of the hardest times of my life. However, through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected by friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist, never back down from a challenge, will always stand up for what is right, and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's. I don't know where I would be right now without those closest to me and who I would be without surviving my mental health challenges. Certainly not on the path to pursuing my dreams of becoming a veterinarian. Animals have always been a huge part of my life and will always continue to be. I love animals and wish that all could live a full and healthy life. I wish to obtain my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. With it, I hope to be able to work with all types of animals. I especially want to work with aquatic and wild animals as well as dogs and cats. I desire to contribute to the conservation and preservation of all species of animals, particularly those that are on the verge of extinction. I hope to be that help, one more person in the fight against the extinction, of pandas, elephants, sharks, rhinoceros, whales, turtles, and many more species. On a community level, I would also like to help with dogs, cats, bunnies, and any other household pets or livestock animals. It is important to me to make a difference on both a local and global level, as I want to make an impact on both individuals and their families, as well as on the global ecosystem in the best way I can. I desire to help animals and our ecosystem, all through the practice of veterinary medicine.

My favorite animal is definitely the sun bear. They are very interesting-looking creatures and always make me think of a human in a bear suit. They rarely look real and rather look like an imitation. Their long tounges and short muzzle are not often characteristic of bears and they get their name from the light patch of fur on their chest resembling a rising sun. Overall, these bears are some of the funniest looking and weirdest acting creatures. Throughout my life, I have always been around animals, and I have always been in love with them. My parents had a dog when I was born and this sweet dog instantly captivated my heart and made me fall in love with animals as soon as I saw it. From a young age, I was always helping animals in need. Once, when I was younger, I found a homeless and malnourished kitten in my backyard. I nursed it back to health and found it a home to live in. When my parents saw my interest in animals, they got me a pair of zebra finches for my 5th birthday. I learned so much from those amazing birds and knew then that I wanted to treat birds, reptiles, and all other creatures. I have had many pets, from cats and dogs to geckos and lizards, even horses and guinea pigs. I have watched and babysat many other species, including chickens, ferrets, rabbits, and many more. Animals have always been a huge part of my life and will always continue to be. I love animals and wish that all could live a full and healthy life. I feel that animals that are not cats or dogs often get overlooked, especially wildlife. Wildlife is such an important part of this planet and is crucial to our existence. I want to be there to provide care and help the wildlife of our world through research, conservation, and education. Gaining a background in wildlife it will set me up for a fulfilling education and career going into vet med that is currently lacking in veterinarians. Wildlife is a huge part of our ecosystem on this planet. without wildlife there would be no life, and human beings would not exist. Even though wildlife and animals are such a huge part of the ecosystem, there are not enough people taking care of them and watching out for this amazing part of our ecosystem. I hope to be one more person to aid the wildlife. It is my deepest desire to help animals, help our ecosystem and help families, throughout the practice of veterinary medicine.

Upon obtaining my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, I hope to be able to work with all types of animals. I especially want to work with exotics and wild animals as well as dogs, cats, and other household pets. I desire to contribute to the conservation and preservation of all species of animals, particularly those that are on the verge of extinction. I hope to be that help, one more person in the fight against the extinction, of pandas, elephants, lemurs, rhinoceros, leopards, tigers, and many more species. On a community level, I would also like to help with dogs, cats, bunnies, and any other household pets or livestock animals. I need to make a difference on both a local and global level, as I want to make an impact on both individuals and their families, as well as on the global ecosystem in the best way I can. Throughout my life, I have always been around animals, and I have always been in love with them. My parents had a dog when I was born and this sweet dog instantly captivated my heart and made me fall in love with animals as soon as I saw it. From a young age, I was always helping animals in need. Once, when I was younger, I found a homeless and malnourished kitten in my backyard, I nursed it back to health and found it a home to live in. When my parents saw my interest in animals they got me a pair of zebra finches for my 5th birthday. I learned so much from those amazing birds and knew then that I wanted to treat birds, reptiles, and all other creatures. I have had all sorts of pets from cats and dogs to geckos and lizards even horses and guinea pigs. I have watched and babysat many other species, including chickens, ferrets, rabbits, and many more. Animals have always been a huge part of my life and will always continue to be. I love animals and wish that all could live full and healthy life. I feel that animals that are not cats or dogs often get overlooked, especially wildlife. Wildlife is such an important part of this planet and is crucial to our existence. I want to be there to provide care and help the wildlife of our world through research, conservation, and education. Gaining a background in wildlife it will set me up for a fulfilling education and career going into vet med that is currently lacking in veterinarians. Wildlife is a huge part of our ecosystem on this planet without wildlife there would be no life, and human beings would not exist. Even though wildlife and animals are such a huge part of the ecosystem there are not enough people taking care of them and watching out for this amazing part of our ecosystem, I hope to be one more person to aid the wildlife. It is my deepest desire to help animals, help our ecosystem and help families, all through the practice of veterinary medicine.

Growing up my parents were extremely religious and forced it upon me. When I was a kid I had always felt wrong, I didn't know what it was at the time, I just felt inaccurate. People expected me to act and behave one way and I couldn't understand why. I got into trouble at school for doing things other kids did, I was an abomination to society. I was different, weird, and wrong. When I was in middle school I began to put my feelings into questions, questions that no one could answer. Questions about who I was and why I was feeling the way I did. Things that seemed like normal and natural questions to me, that others would be confused and taken aback by. I read many religious texts that never answered my questions and asked many of my religious leaders who would tell me to pray, something I did so much to figure out why I was so different. After joining the debate team I learned the importance of having multiple sources and looking at things from every angle. Due to this, I decided to branch out and see what else was out there and why I felt so wrong. Years of researching later and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this and refuse to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. My mental health took a major toll and I was in one of the worst places mentally in my life thus far. My parents tried to fix me by sending me to therapy and forcing me to go to religious camps. My religious leaders prayed for me that this would go away and that my identity would disappear. I decided to abandon my religion and live a more agnostic way in light of how I was treated. I could never support a community that was so against me as a person. After the harsh reaction and rejection of those closest to me, I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Just when I thought I had things figured out my parents kicked me out weeks before my high school graduation. The tension of my existence was too much for my dad and told me that I needed to stop corrupting my younger siblings. My existence was too confusing and wrong for anyone to understand. I got in a huge fight with my dad when he told me to leave and after years of resentment and suffering, I decided enough was enough. I walked out of my house with the intent to end my life, not for the first time but hopefully the last. I called my best friend to leave a voicemail and tell him goodbye. He picked up the phone, I was not expecting him to be up so late and I broke down crying. He came and picked me up and got me through that night, then the next and the next. This has been a huge life event that has tested me in so many ways. Don't get me wrong this has been one of the hardest times of my life. However, through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected by friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist, never back down from a challenge, will always stand up for what is right, and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's. I don't know where I would be right now without those closest to me and who I would be without surviving my mental health challenges. Certainly not on the path to pursuing my dreams of becoming a veterinarian. Animals have always been a huge part of my life and will always continue to be. I love animals and wish that all could live a full and healthy life. I wish to obtain my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. With it, I hope to be able to work with all types of animals. I especially want to work with aquatic and wild animals as well as dogs and cats. I desire to contribute to the conservation and preservation of all species of animals, particularly those that are on the verge of extinction. I hope to be that help, one more person in the fight against the extinction, of pandas, elephants, sharks, rhinoceros, whales, turtles, and many more species. On a community level, I would also like to help with dogs, cats, bunnies, and any other household pets or livestock animals. It is important to me to make a difference on both a local and global level, as I want to make an impact on both individuals and their families, as well as on the global ecosystem in the best way I can. I desire to help animals and our ecosystem, all through the practice of veterinary medicine.

Growing up my parents were extremely religious and forced it upon me. When I was a kid I had always felt wrong, I didn't know what it was at the time, I just felt wrong. People expected me to act and behave one way and I couldn't understand why. I got into trouble at school for doing things other kids did, I was an abomination. I was different, weird, and wrong. When I was in middle school I began to put my feelings into questions, questions that no one could answer. Questions about who I was and why I was feeling the way I did. Things that seemed like normal and natural questions to me, that others would be confused and taken aback by. I read many religious texts that never answered my questions and asked many of my religious leaders who would tell me to pray, something I did so much to figure out why I was so different. After joining the debate team I learned the importance of having multiple sources and looking at things from every angle. Due to this, I decided to branch out and see what else was out there and why I felt so wrong. Years of researching later and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me by my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this and refuse to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. My mental health took a major toll and I was in one of the worst places mentally in my life thus far. My parents tried to fix me by sending me to therapy and forcing me to go to religious camps. My religious leaders prayed for me that this would go away and that my identity would disappear. I decided to abandon my religion and live a more agnostic way in light of how I was treated. I could never support a community that was so against me as a person. After the harsh reaction and rejection of those closest to me, I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Just when I thought I had things figured out my parents kicked me out weeks before my high school graduation. The tension of my existence was too much for my dad and told me that I needed to stop corrupting my younger siblings. My existence was too confusing and wrong for anyone to understand. I got in a huge fight with my dad when he told me to leave and after years of resentment and suffering, I decided enough was enough. I walked out of my house with the intent to end my life, not for the first time but hopefully the last. I called my best friend to leave a voicemail and tell him goodbye. He picked up the phone, I was not expecting him to be up so late and I broke down crying. He came and picked me up and got me through that night, then the next and the next. This has been a huge life event that has tested me in so many ways. Don't get me wrong this has been one of the hardest times of my life. However, through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected by friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist, never back down from a challenge, will always stand up for what is right, and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's.

Upon obtaining my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, I hope to be able to work with all types of animals. I especially want to work with exotics and wild animals as well as dogs, cats, and other household pets. I desire to contribute to the conservation and preservation of all species of animals, particularly those that are on the verge of extinction. I hope to be that help, one more person in the fight against the extinction, of pandas, elephants, lemurs, rhinoceros, leopards, tigers, and many more species. On a community level, I would also like to help with dogs, cats, bunnies, and any other household pets or livestock animals. I need to make a difference on both a local and global level, as I want to make an impact on both individuals and their families, as well as on the global ecosystem in the best way I can. Throughout my life, I have always been around animals, and I have always been in love with them. My parents had a dog when I was born and this sweet dog instantly captivated my heart and made me fall in love with animals as soon as I saw it. From a young age, I was always helping animals in need. Once, when I was younger, I found a homeless and malnourished kitten in my backyard, I nursed it back to health and found it a home to live in. When my parents saw my interest in animals they got me a pair of zebra finches for my 5th birthday. I learned so much from those amazing birds and knew then that I wanted to treat birds, reptiles, and all other creatures. I have had all sorts of pets from cats and dogs to geckos and lizards even horses and guinea pigs. I have watched and babysat many other species, including chickens, ferrets, rabbits, and many more. Animals have always been a huge part of my life and will always continue to be. I love animals and wish that all could live full and healthy life. I feel that animals that are not cats or dogs often get overlooked, especially wildlife. Wildlife is such an important part of this planet and is crucial to our existence. I want to be there to provide care and help the wildlife of our world through research, conservation, and education. Gaining a background in wildlife it will set me up for a fulfilling education and career going into vet med that is currently lacking in veterinarians. Wildlife is a huge part of our ecosystem on this planet without wildlife there would be no life, and human beings would not exist. Even though wildlife and animals are such a huge part of the ecosystem there are not enough people taking care of them and watching out for this amazing part of our ecosystem, I hope to be one more person to aid the wildlife. It is my deepest desire to help animals, help our ecosystem and help families, all through the practice of veterinary medicine.

During my senior year of high school, I became homeless. I always felt wrong growing up. After years of researching and not accepting the answer, and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me by my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this and refuse to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. The harsh reaction I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my parents were disgusted with me and my friends had left. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Just when I thought I had things figured out my parents kicked me out during my last semester of high school. The tension of my existence was too much for my dad and he told me that I needed to stop corrupting my younger siblings. After a huge fight and years of resentment, I walked out of my house with the intent to end my life. I called my best friend to tell him goodbye not expecting him to be up so late. He picked up the phone and I broke down crying. He came and picked me up and got me through the night, then the next and the next. Once I got over the shock of my life being turned upside down I went to a local LGBTQ+ support group and they helped me so much, they fed me and gave me resources to help me get back on my feet again. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever gone through but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected by friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. Without the LGBTQ+ community, I don't know where I would be right now. Certainly not on the path to pursuing my dreams of becoming a veterinarian. I love animals and wish that all could live a full and healthy life. I feel that animals that are not cats or dogs often get overlooked, especially wildlife. Wildlife is such an important part of this planet and is crucial to our existence. I want to be there to provide care and help the wildlife of our world through research and conservation. Wildlife is a huge part of our ecosystem without wildlife there would be no life, and human beings would not exist. Even though wildlife and animals are such a huge part of the ecosystem there are not enough people taking care of them and watching out for this amazing part of our ecosystem, I hope to be one more person to aid the wildlife. It is my desire to help animals and our ecosystem, all through the practice of veterinary medicine.

Upon obtaining my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, I hope to be able to work with all types of animals. I especially want to work with marine and wild animals as well as dogs, cats, and other household pets. It is my desire to contribute to the conservation and preservation of all species of animals, particularly those that are on the verge of extinction. I hope to be that help, one more person in the fight against the extinction, of sea turtles, sharks, rhinoceros, leopards, tuna, and many more species. On a community level, I would also like to help with dogs, cats, bunnies, and any other household pets. It is important for me to make a difference on both a local and global level, as I want to make an impact on both individuals and their families, as well as on the global ecosystem in the best way I can. Throughout my life, I have always been around animals, and I have always been in love with them. My parents had a dog when I was born and this sweet dog instantly captivated my heart and made me fall in love with animals as soon as I saw it. From a young age, I was always helping animals in need. Once, when I was younger, I found a homeless and malnourished kitten in my backyard, I nursed it back to health and found it a home to live in. When my parents saw my interest in animals they got me a pair of zebra finches for my 5th birthday. I learned so much from those amazing birds and knew then that I wanted to treat birds, reptiles, and all other creatures. I have had all sorts of pets from cats and dogs to geckos and lizards even horses and guinea pigs. I have watched and babysat many other species, including chickens, ferrets, rabbits, and many more. Animals have always been a huge part of my life and will always continue to be. I love animals and wish that all could live full and healthy life. I feel that animals that are not cats or dogs often get overlooked, especially marine life. Aquatic spieces is such an important part of this planet and is crucial to our existence. I want to be there to provide care and help the oceans of our world through research, conservation, and education. Gaining a background in wildlife it will set me up for a fulfilling education and career going into vet med that is currently lacking in veterinarians. Oceans are a huge part of our ecosystem on this planet without them there would be no life, and human beings would not exist. Even though oceans and it's animals are such a huge part of the ecosystem there are not enough people taking care of them and watching out for this amazing part of our ecosystem, I hope to be one more person to aid them. It is my deepest desire to help animals, help our ecosystem and help families, all through the practice of veterinary medicine.

Growing up my parents were extremely religious and forced it upon me. When I was a kid I had always felt wrong, I didn't know what it was at the time, I just felt wrong. People expected me to act and behave one way and I couldn't understand why. I got into trouble at school for doing things that other kids did, I was an abomination. I was different, weird, and wrong. When I was in middle school I began to put my feelings into questions, questions that no one could answer. Questions about who I was and why I was feeling the way I did. Things that seemed like normal and natural questions to me, that others would be confused and taken aback by. I read many religious texts that never answered my questions and asked many of my religious leaders that would tell me to pray, something I did so much to figure out why I was so different. I decided to branch out and see what else was out there and why I felt so wrong. After years of researching and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me from my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this, and refused to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. My religious leaders prayed for me that this would go away and that my identity would disappear. I decided to abandon my religion and live a more agnostic way in light of the way I was treated. I could never support a community that was so against me as a person. After the harsh reaction I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected from friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist to never back down from a challenge and will always stand up for what is right and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's.

Upon obtaining my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, I hope to be able to work with all types of animals. I especially want to work with exotics and wild animals as well as dogs, cats, and other household pets. It is my desire to contribute to the conservation and preservation of all species of animals, particularly those that are on the verge of extinction. I hope to be that help, one more person in the fight against the extinction, of pandas, elephants, lemurs, rhinoceros, leopards, tigers, and many more species. On a community level, I would also like to help with dogs, cats, bunnies, and any other household pets or livestock animals. It is important for me to make a difference on both a local and global level, as I want to make an impact on both individuals and their families, as well as on the global ecosystem in the best way I can. Throughout my life, I have always been around animals, and I have always been in love with them. My parents had a dog when I was born and this sweet dog instantly captivated my heart and made me fall in love with animals as soon as I saw it. From a young age, I was always helping animals in need. Once, when I was younger, I found a homeless and malnourished kitten in my backyard, I nursed it back to health and found it a home to live in. When my parents saw my interest in animals they got me a pair of zebra finches for my 5th birthday. I learned so much from those amazing birds and knew then that I wanted to treat birds, reptiles, and all other creatures. I have had all sorts of pets from cats and dogs to geckos and lizards even horses and guinea pigs. I have watched and babysat many other species, including chickens, ferrets, rabbits, and many more. Animals have always been a huge part of my life and will always continue to be. I love animals and wish that all could live full and healthy life. I feel that animals that are not cats or dogs often get overlooked, especially wildlife. Wildlife is such an important part of this planet and is crucial to our existence. I want to be there to provide care and help the wildlife of our world through research, conservation, and education. Gaining a background in wildlife it will set me up for a fulfilling education and career going into vet med that is currently lacking in veterinarians. Wildlife is a huge part of our ecosystem on this planet without wildlife there would be no life, and human beings would not exist. Even though wildlife and animals are such a huge part of the ecosystem there are not enough people taking care of them and watching out for this amazing part of our ecosystem, I hope to be one more person to aid the wildlife. It is my deepest desire to help animals, help our ecosystem and help families, all through the practice of veterinary medicine.

Upon obtaining my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, I hope to be able to work with all types of animals. I especially want to work with exotics and wild animals as well as dogs, cats, and other household pets. It is my desire to contribute to the conservation and preservation of all species of animals, particularly those that are on the verge of extinction. I hope to be that help, one more person in the fight against the extinction, of pandas, elephants, lemurs, rhinoceros, leopards, tigers, and many more species. On a community level, I would also like to help with dogs, cats, bunnies, and any other household pets or livestock animals. It is important for me to make a difference on both a local and global level, as I want to make an impact on both individuals and their families, as well as on the global ecosystem in the best way I can. Throughout my life, I have always been around animals, and I have always been in love with them. My parents had a dog when I was born and this sweet dog instantly captivated my heart and made me fall in love with animals as soon as I saw it. From a young age, I was always helping animals in need. Once, when I was younger, I found a homeless and malnourished kitten in my backyard, I nursed it back to health and found it a home to live in. When my parents saw my interest in animals they got me a pair of zebra finches for my 5th birthday. I learned so much from those amazing birds and knew then that I wanted to treat birds, reptiles, and all other creatures. I have had all sorts of pets from cats and dogs to geckos and lizards even horses and guinea pigs. I have watched and babysat many other species, including chickens, ferrets, rabbits, and many more. Animals have always been a huge part of my life and will always continue to be. I love animals and wish that all could live full and healthy life. I feel that animals that are not cats or dogs often get overlooked, especially wildlife. Wildlife is such an important part of this planet and is crucial to our existence. I want to be there to provide care and help the wildlife of our world through research, conservation, and education. Gaining a background in wildlife it will set me up for a fulfilling education and career going into vet med that is currently lacking in veterinarians. Wildlife is a huge part of our ecosystem on this planet without wildlife there would be no life, and human beings would not exist. Even though wildlife and animals are such a huge part of the ecosystem there are not enough people taking care of them and watching out for this amazing part of our ecosystem, I hope to be one more person to aid the wildlife. It is my deepest desire to help animals, help our ecosystem and help families, all through the practice of veterinary medicine.

Upon obtaining my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, I hope to be able to work with all types of animals. I especially want to work with exotics and wild animals as well as dogs, cats, and other household pets. It is my desire to contribute to the conservation and preservation of all species of animals, particularly those that are on the verge of extinction. I hope to be that help, one more person in the fight against the extinction, of pandas, elephants, lemurs, rhinoceros, leopards, tigers, and many more species. On a community level, I would also like to help with dogs, cats, bunnies, and any other household pets or livestock animals. It is important for me to make a difference on both a local and global level, as I want to make an impact on both individuals and their families, as well as on the global ecosystem in the best way I can. Throughout my life, I have always been around animals, and I have always been in love with them. My parents had a dog when I was born and this sweet dog instantly captivated my heart and made me fall in love with animals as soon as I saw it. From a young age, I was always helping animals in need. Once, when I was younger, I found a homeless and malnourished kitten in my backyard, I nursed it back to health and found it a home to live in. When my parents saw my interest in animals they got me a pair of zebra finches for my 5th birthday. I learned so much from those amazing birds and knew then that I wanted to treat birds, reptiles, and all other creatures. I have had all sorts of pets from cats and dogs to geckos and lizards even horses and guinea pigs. I have watched and babysat many other species, including chickens, ferrets, rabbits, and many more. Animals have always been a huge part of my life and will always continue to be. I love animals and wish that all could live full and healthy life. I feel that animals that are not cats or dogs often get overlooked, especially wildlife. Wildlife is such an important part of this planet and is crucial to our existence. I want to be there to provide care and help the wildlife of our world through research, conservation, and education. Gaining a background in wildlife it will set me up for a fulfilling education and career going into vet med that is currently lacking in veterinarians. Wildlife is a huge part of our ecosystem on this planet without wildlife there would be no life, and human beings would not exist. Even though wildlife and animals are such a huge part of the ecosystem there are not enough people taking care of them and watching out for this amazing part of our ecosystem, I hope to be one more person to aid the wildlife. It is my deepest desire to help animals, help our ecosystem and help families, all through the practice of veterinary medicine.

It is so hard to decide which book everyone could read. Many books that I've read I would recomoned reading. However one of the most important and influencealt books I've read is Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chobsky. It follows a socially awkward teen, Charlie, dealing with the suicide of his best friend. Charlie during his freshman year of high school makes and loses friends, experiments with drugs and his sexuality, and comes to grips with his past. This book addresses hard topics such as child abuse, date rape, and drug and alcohol use. This book is great for discussion about healing from abuse, relationships and intimacy, masculinity, self-discovery, and transformation. This book has so many important messages that mean so much to me. In the past year, there has been a massive push toward banning books in my school, community, and state. I along with some other students have started an organization, called Students Against Censorship, to push against book banning and to promote education. Perks of Being a Wallflower is one of those books. The fact that it is banned from my school is frankly abhorrent. Perks of Being a Wallflower quite frankly change me as a person, the fact that is no longer an option on the shelves is baffling. I know that without this book I would be a completely different person. If everyone were to read this book it would provided a much needed insight into import subjects and aid towards breaking tabboos. Everyone who would read this book would gain empathy and insight into a different community.

Growing up my parents were extremely religious and forced it upon me. When I was a kid I had always felt wrong, I didn't know what it was at the time, I just felt wrong. People expected me to act and behave one way and I couldn't understand why. I got into trouble at school for doing things that other kids did, I was an abomination. I was different, weird, and wrong. When I was in middle school I began to put my feelings into questions, questions that no one could answer. Questions about who I was and why I was feeling the way I did. Things that seemed like normal and natural questions to me, that others would be confused and taken aback by. I read many religious texts that never answered my questions and asked many of my religious leaders that would tell me to pray, something I did so much to figure out why I was so different. I decided to branch out and see what else was out there and why I felt so wrong. After years of researching and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me from my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this, and refused to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. My religious leaders prayed for me that this would go away and that my identity would disappear. I decided to abandon my religion and live a more agnostic way in light of the way I was treated. I could never support a community that was so against me as a person. After the harsh reaction I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected from friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist to never back down from a challenge and will always stand up for what is right and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's.

In the past year, there has been a huge push toward banning books in my school, community, and state. I along with some other students have started an organization, called Students Against Censorship, to push against book banning and to promote education. This is so important to me as books have given me so much. What really got to me was some of my favorite books that I had read, that completely transformed my life, were suddenly on the banned book list, and it kind of felt like a stab to the gut. That is why this is so important to me. Books that were and are fundamental to my being are being taken away. One book that is very important to me is Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chobosky. Perks of Being a Wallflower follows a socially awkward teen, Charlie, dealing with the suicide of his best friend. Charlie during his freshman year of high school makes and loses friends, experiments with drugs and his sexuality, and comes to grips with his past. This book addresses hard topics such as child abuse, date rape, and drug and alcohol use. This book is great for discussion about healing from abuse, relationships and intimacy, masculinity, self-discovery, and transformation. This book has so many important messages that mean so much to me. The fact that it is banned from my school is frankly abhorrent. Perks of Being a Wallflower quite frankly change me as a person, the fact that is no longer an option on the shelves is baffling. I know that without this book I would be a completely different person. One of my top ten books, Crank by Ellen Hopkins, was one of the first banned books. It has influenced my life and changed so much of my being. The book explores drug addiction, sexual assault, date rape, teen pregnancy, isolation, loss of identity, and addiction. These subjects and topics have been very present in my life and I have yet to interact with anything that explains or defines them in such a beautiful way. The way Hopkins writes makes me feel like I am in those situations and experiencing those things without having to actually do so. The bill HB 374 was passed in my state about a year ago. This bill essentially banned any book that fits their definition. While I agree with the sentiment behind HB 374, I also feel that this bill is both counterintuitive to its purpose and immoral in its application. I affirm that information –all information, sensitive and otherwise– holds value and merit because of the ways in which it opens a student’s mind and invites more profound thought and discussion. Many literary works are being banned on the basis of sensitive material and an apparent disregard for the message behind the banned pieces. We have started a website and Instagram to promote change. We have gotten ourselves into the news and are really starting to make some noise. Not only have we pushed our message and sentiment but we have also taken action, by speaking out at the school board meetings, messaging representatives and legislators, and we are giving access to literature to students. And we are only getting started. Education is of utmost importance. I support those who encourage reading, praise those who increase access to literature, and stand beside the authors writing these essential novels.

Growing up my parents were extremely religious and forced it upon me. When I was a kid I had always felt wrong, I didn't know what it was at the time, I just felt wrong. People expected me to act and behave one way and I couldn't understand why. I got into trouble at school for doing things that other kids did, I was an abomination. I was different, weird, and wrong. When I was in middle school I began to put my feelings into questions, questions that no one could answer. Questions about who I was and why I was feeling the way I did. Things that seemed like normal and natural questions to me, that others would be confused and taken aback by. I read many religious texts that never answered my questions and asked many of my religious leaders that would tell me to pray, something I did so much to figure out why I was so different. I decided to branch out and see what else was out there and why I felt so wrong. After years of researching and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me from my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this, and refused to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. My religious leaders prayed for me that this would go away and that my identity would disappear. I decided to abandon my religion and live a more agnostic way in light of the way I was treated. I could never support a community that was so against me as a person. After the harsh reaction I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected from friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist to never back down from a challenge and will always stand up for what is right and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's.

In the past year, there has been a huge push toward banning books in my school, community, and state. I along with some other students have started an organization, called Students Against Censorship, to push against book banning and to promote education. This is so important to me as books have given me so much. What really got to me was some of my favorite books that I had read, that completely transformed my life, were suddenly on the banned book list, and it kind of felt like a stab to the gut. That is why this is so important to me. Books that were and are fundamental to my being are being taken away. One book that is very important to me is Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chobosky. Perks of Being a Wallflower follows a socially awkward teen, Charlie, dealing with the suicide of his best friend. Charlie during his freshman year of high school makes and loses friends, experiments with drugs and his sexuality, and comes to grips with his past. This book addresses hard topics such as child abuse, date rape, and drug and alcohol use. This book is great for discussion about healing from abuse, relationships and intimacy, masculinity, self-discovery, and transformation. This book has so many important messages that mean so much to me. The fact that it is banned from my school is frankly abhorrent. Perks of Being a Wallflower quite frankly change me as a person, the fact that is no longer and option on the shelves is baffling. I know that without this book I would be a completely different person. The bill HB 374 was passed in my state about a year ago. This bill essentially banned any book that fits their definition. While I agree with the sentiment behind HB 374, I also feel that this bill is both counterintuitive to its purpose and immoral in its application. I affirm that information –all information, sensitive and otherwise– holds value and merit because of the ways in which it opens a student’s mind and invites more profound thought and discussion. Many literary works are being banned on the basis of sensitive material and an apparent disregard for the message behind the banned pieces. We have started a website and Instagram to promote change. We have gotten ourselves into the news and are really starting to make some noise. Not only have we pushed our message and sentiment but we have also taken action, by speaking out at the school board meetings, messaging representatives and legislators, and we are giving access to literature to students. And we are only getting started. I firmly believe that education is of utmost importance. I support those who encourage reading, praise those who increase access to literature, and stand beside the authors writing these essential novels.

I always felt wrong growing up. After years of researching and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me from my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this, and refused to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. After the harsh reaction I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected from friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist to never back down from a challenge and will always stand up for what is right and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's. Not only do i want explore who i am as a person but i wish to obtain my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. With is I hope to be able to work with all types of animals. I especially want to work with aquatic and wild animals as well as dogs, cats, and other household pets. It is my desire to contribute to the conservation and preservation of all species of animals, particularly those that are on the verge of extinction. I hope to be that help, one more person in the fight against the extinction, of pandas, elephants, sharks, rhinoceros, whales, turtles, and many more species. On a community level, I would also like to help with dogs, cats, bunnies, and any other household pets or livestock animals. It is important for me to make a difference on both a local and global level, as I want to make an impact on both individuals and their families, as well as on the global ecosystem in the best way I can. This scholarship will be able to help me financially because my parents are not helping me with college expenses and fasfa only gives aid based off parents income. Due to this I will have to rely on scholarships and grants to get me through college. With all of my struggles thus far in life i do not expect them to let up and for me to pay out of pocket any expenses that are not covered by scholarships.

rt allows me to express what is stuck in my head, and is a way for my hands to create something beautful and meaning full. I grew up in a rough sitiuation and I always felt wrong. After years of researching and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me from my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this, and refused to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. After the harsh reaction I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected from friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist to never back down from a challenge and will always stand up for what is right and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's. Due to of my struggles with identiy and loss of religion the majority of my art comes from a place deep inside me that can only be explained through art. Most of my art comes from my feelings and my place in life when I was younger. My art means so much to me and carries a deep personal meaning, even in the medium. I make the majority of my art in 3D ceramics, I love the process of making and working with clay, how after each failed piece it can be remade into workable clay and made into something beautiful. No matter how many times you mess up it can always be redone with no harm or waste. Art is beautiful and means so much to me.

Art allows me to express what is stuck in my head, and is a way for my hands to create something beautful and meaning full. I grew up in a rough sitiuation and I always felt wrong. After years of researching and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me from my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this, and refused to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. After the harsh reaction I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected from friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist to never back down from a challenge and will always stand up for what is right and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's. Due to of my struggles with identiy and loss of religion the majority of my art comes from a place deep inside me that can only be explained through art. Most of my art comes from my feelings and my place in life when I was younger. My art means so much to me and carries a deep personal meaning, even in the medium. I make the majority of my art in 3D ceramics, I love the process of making and working with clay, how after each failed piece it can be remade into workable clay and made into something beautiful. No matter how many times you mess up it can always be redone with no harm or waste. Art is beautiful and means so much to me.

Art allows me to express what is stuck in my head, and is a way for my hands to create something beautful and meaning full. I grew up in a rough sitiuation and I always felt wrong. After years of researching and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me from my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this, and refused to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. After the harsh reaction I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected from friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist to never back down from a challenge and will always stand up for what is right and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's. Due to of my struggles with identiy and loss of religion the majority of my art comes from a place deep inside me that can only be explained through art. Most of my art comes from my feelings and my place in life when I was younger. My art means so much to me and carries a deep personal meaning, even in the medium. I make the majority of my art in 3D ceramics, I love the process of making and working with clay, how after each failed piece it can be remade into workable clay and made into something beautiful. No matter how many times you mess up it can always be redone with no harm or waste. Art is beautiful and means so much to me.

I always felt wrong growing up. After years of researching and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me from my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this, and refused to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. After the harsh reaction I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected from friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist to never back down from a challenge and will always stand up for what is right and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's. Not only do i want explore who i am as a person but i wish to obtain my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. With is I hope to be able to work with all types of animals. I especially want to work with aquatic and wild animals as well as dogs, cats, and other household pets. It is my desire to contribute to the conservation and preservation of all species of animals, particularly those that are on the verge of extinction. I hope to be that help, one more person in the fight against the extinction, of pandas, elephants, sharks, rhinoceros, whales, turtles, and many more species. On a community level, I would also like to help with dogs, cats, bunnies, and any other household pets or livestock animals. It is important for me to make a difference on both a local and global level, as I want to make an impact on both individuals and their families, as well as on the global ecosystem in the best way I can. This scholarship will be able to help me financially because my parents are not helping me with college expenses and fasfa only gives aid based off parents income. Due to this I will have to rely on scholarships and grants to get me through college. With all of my struggles thus far in life i do not expect them to let up and I will have to pay out of pocket, any expenses that are not covered by scholarships.

College has interested me as I am a person who constantly wants to learn more and gain other skills besides just textbook knowledge. Interdisciplinary Academics is crucial to a successful education. The seminars and courses of College introduce collaboration which will help me tremendously as I pursue a career in vet med which can be challenging and confusing and having the knowledge of collaboration will help my patients and myself to provide better and more accurate care. The other students within the honors college will be lifelong collaborators and knowledge seekers in my life. Collaboration is necessary for success. That's why nearly every important business has a board or a team to help them accomplish the task at hand. The president has a cabinet, schools have a board, and our laws are made from collaboration in congress. There is collaboration in everything of importance and not learning how to properly collaborate is a recipe for failure. The opportunity for undergraduate research is amazing and I would love to take part in everything I can and to help grow the knowledge of the world. Research programs and conservation is one of the main things I hope to do with my degree, having the background that the honors college provides would be an incredible benefit for my career and for the vet community as a whole. Learning how to do research properly now in my early years of college will help me exponentially as I plan to do much more research in my graduate degree. I will be able to execute beneficial research and advancements of knowledge with the amazing opportunities that the honors college provides. With some colleges take the learning out of the classroom and out into the world providing the necessary education that all students need. Studying out in the field and into the world is the best way to learn, hands on experience is infinitely better than learning from a textbook. College would provide that hands-on learning that will benefit me for years to come. Learning this way provides a real world experience that I will take into my career, something that just classroom learning will not prepare me for. Leadership positions are something I've done my entire life from participating in Girl Scouts as a young kid to Debate Captain now. Leadership is something that comes very naturally to me and I can't imagine not pursuing that in college. Developing my leadership skills on a collegiate level will prepare me for the world and how to be a strong member of society.

Upon obtaining my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, I hope to be able to work with all types of animals. I especially want to work with exotics and wild animals as well as dogs, cats, and other household pets. It is my desire to contribute to the conservation and preservation of all species of animals, particularly those that are on the verge of extinction. I hope to be that help, one more person in the fight against the extinction, of pandas, elephants, lemurs, rhinoceros, leopards, tigers, and many more species. On a community level, I would also like to help with dogs, cats, bunnies, and any other household pets or livestock animals. It is important for me to make a difference on both a local and global level, as I want to make an impact on both individuals and their families, as well as on the global ecosystem in the best way I can. Throughout my life, I have always been around animals, and I have always been in love with them. My parents had a dog when I was born and this sweet dog instantly captivated my heart and made me fall in love with animals as soon as I saw it. From a young age, I was always helping animals in need. Once, when I was younger, I found a homeless and malnourished kitten in my backyard, I nursed it back to health and found it a home to live in. When my parents saw my interest in animals they got me a pair of zebra finches for my 5th birthday. I learned so much from those amazing birds and knew then that I wanted to treat birds, reptiles, and all other creatures. I have had all sorts of pets from cats and dogs to geckos and lizards even horses and guinea pigs. I have watched and babysat many other species, including chickens, ferrets, rabbits, and many more. Animals have always been a huge part of my life and will always continue to be. I love animals and wish that all could live full and healthy life. I feel that animals that are not cats or dogs often get overlooked, especially wildlife. Wildlife is such an important part of this planet and is crucial to our existence. I want to be there to provide care and help the wildlife of our world through research, conservation, and education. Gaining a background in wildlife it will set me up for a fulfilling education and career going into vet med that is currently lacking in veterinarians. Wildlife is a huge part of our ecosystem on this planet without wildlife there would be no life, and human beings would not exist. Even though wildlife and animals are such a huge part of the ecosystem there are not enough people taking care of them and watching out for this amazing part of our ecosystem, I hope to be one more person to aid the wildlife. It is my deepest desire to help animals, help our ecosystem and help families, all through the practice of veterinary medicine.

Upon obtaining my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, I hope to be able to work with all types of animals. I especially want to work with exotics and wild animals as well as dogs, cats, and other household pets. It is my desire to contribute to the conservation and preservation of all species of animals, particularly those that are on the verge of extinction. I hope to be that help, one more person in the fight against the extinction, of pandas, elephants, lemurs, rhinoceros, leopards, tigers, and many more species. On a community level, I would also like to help with dogs, cats, bunnies, and any other household pets or livestock animals. It is important for me to make a difference on both a local and global level, as I want to make an impact on both individuals and their families, as well as on the global ecosystem in the best way I can. Throughout my life, I have always been around animals, and I have always been in love with them. My parents had a dog when I was born and this sweet dog instantly captivated my heart and made me fall in love with animals as soon as I saw it. From a young age, I was always helping animals in need. Once, when I was younger, I found a homeless and malnourished kitten in my backyard, I nursed it back to health and found it a home to live in. When my parents saw my interest in animals they got me a pair of zebra finches for my 5th birthday. I learned so much from those amazing birds and knew then that I wanted to treat birds, reptiles, and all other creatures. I have had all sorts of pets from cats and dogs to geckos and lizards even horses and guinea pigs. I have watched and babysat many other species, including chickens, ferrets, rabbits, and many more. Animals have always been a huge part of my life and will always continue to be. I love animals and wish that all could live full and healthy life. I feel that animals that are not cats or dogs often get overlooked, especially wildlife. Wildlife is such an important part of this planet and is crucial to our existence. I want to be there to provide care and help the wildlife of our world through research, conservation, and education. Gaining a background in wildlife it will set me up for a fulfilling education and career going into vet med that is currently lacking in veterinarians. Wildlife is a huge part of our ecosystem on this planet without wildlife there would be no life, and human beings would not exist. Even though wildlife and animals are such a huge part of the ecosystem there are not enough people taking care of them and watching out for this amazing part of our ecosystem, I hope to be one more person to aid the wildlife. It is my deepest desire to help animals, help our ecosystem and help families, all through the practice of veterinary medicine.

Growing up my parents were extremely religious and forced it upon me. When I was a kid I had always felt wrong, I didn't know what it was at the time, I just felt wrong. People expected me to act and behave one way and I couldn't understand why. I got into trouble at school for doing things that other kids did, I was an abomination. I was different, weird, and wrong. When I was in middle school I began to put my feelings into questions, questions that no one could answer. Questions about who I was and why I was feeling the way I did. Things that seemed like normal and natural questions to me, that others would be confused and taken aback by. I read many religious texts that never answered my questions and asked many of my religious leaders that would tell me to pray, something I did so much to figure out why I was so different. I decided to branch out and see what else was out there and why I felt so wrong. After years of researching and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me from my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted o tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this, and refused to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. My religious leaders prayed for me that this would go away and that my identity would disappear. I decided to abandon my religion and live a more agnostic way in light of the way I was treated. I could never support a community that was so against me as a person. After the harsh reaction I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected from friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist to never back down from a challenge and will always stand up for what is right and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's..

Upon obtaining my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, I hope to be able to work with all types of animals. I especially want to work with exotics and wild animals as well as dogs, cats, and other household pets. It is my desire to contribute to the conservation and preservation of all species of animals, particularly those that are on the verge of extinction. I hope to be that help, one more person in the fight against the extinction, of pandas, elephants, lemurs, rhinoceros, leopards, tigers, and many more species. On a community level, I would also like to help with dogs, cats, bunnies, and any other household pets or livestock animals. It is important for me to make a difference on both a local and global level, as I want to make an impact on both individuals and their families, as well as on the global ecosystem in the best way I can. Throughout my life, I have always been around animals, and I have always been in love with them. My parents had a dog when I was born and this sweet dog instantly captivated my heart and made me fall in love with animals as soon as I saw it. From a young age, I was always helping animals in need. Once, when I was younger, I found a homeless and malnourished kitten in my backyard, I nursed it back to health and found it a home to live in. When my parents saw my interest in animals they got me a pair of zebra finches for my 5th birthday. I learned so much from those amazing birds and knew then that I wanted to treat birds, reptiles, and all other creatures. I have had all sorts of pets from cats and dogs to geckos and lizards even horses and guinea pigs. I have watched and babysat many other species, including chickens, ferrets, rabbits, and many more. Animals have always been a huge part of my life and will always continue to be. I love animals and wish that all could live full and healthy life. I feel that animals that are not cats or dogs often get overlooked, especially wildlife. Wildlife is such an important part of this planet and is crucial to our existence. I want to be there to provide care and help the wildlife of our world through research, conservation, and education. Gaining a background in wildlife it will set me up for a fulfilling education and career going into vet med that is currently lacking in veterinarians. Wildlife is a huge part of our ecosystem on this planet without wildlife there would be no life, and human beings would not exist. Even though wildlife and animals are such a huge part of the ecosystem there are not enough people taking care of them and watching out for this amazing part of our ecosystem, I hope to be one more person to aid the wildlife. It is my deepest desire to help animals, help our ecosystem and help families, all through the practice of veterinary medicine.

Upon obtaining my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, I hope to be able to work with all types of animals. I especially want to work with aquatic and wild animals as well as dogs, cats, and other household pets. It is my desire to contribute to the conservation and preservation of all species of animals, particularly those that are on the verge of extinction. I hope to be that help, one more person in the fight against the extinction, of pandas, elephants, sharks, rhinoceros, whales, turtles, and many more species. On a community level, I would also like to help with dogs, cats, bunnies, and any other household pets or livestock animals. It is important for me to make a difference on both a local and global level, as I want to make an impact on both individuals and their families, as well as on the global ecosystem in the best way I can. Throughout my life, I have always been around animals, and I have always been in love with them. My parents had a dog when I was born and this sweet dog instantly captivated my heart and made me fall in love with animals as soon as I saw it. From a young age, I was always helping animals in need. Once, when I was younger, I found a homeless and malnourished kitten in my backyard, I nursed it back to health and found it a home to live in. When my parents saw my interest in animals they got me a pair of zebra finches for my 5th birthday. I learned so much from those amazing birds and knew then that I wanted to treat birds, fish, reptiles, and all other creatures. I have had all sorts of pets from cats and dogs to fish, geckos and lizards even horses and guinea pigs. I have watched and babysat many other species, including chickens, ferrets, rabbits, and many more. Animals have always been a huge part of my life and will always continue to be. I love animals and wish that all could live a full and healthy life. I feel that animals that are not cats or dogs often get overlooked, especially aquatic wildlife. Wildlife is such an important part of this planet and is crucial to our existence. I want to be there to provide care and help the oceanic ecosystem of our world through research, conservation, and education. Gaining a background in aquatics will set me up for a fulfilling education and career going into vet med that is currently lacking in veterinarians. Animals are a huge part of our ecosystem on this planet without wildlife there would be no life, and human beings would not exist. Even though aquatic animals, as well as land-dwelling animals, are such an important part of the ecosystem there are not enough people taking care of them and watching out for this amazing part of our ecosystem, I hope to be one more person to aid the wildlife. Our oceans cover over 70% of the planet. Without our oceanic ecosystem, the planet would soon turn desolate and uninhabitable. It is so important to life, and that is why astrophysicists look for water and a habitable aquatic ecosystem on faraway planets to determine if life could be present on that planet. It is my deepest desire to help animals, help our ecosystem, especially the oceanic, and help families, all through the practice of veterinary medicine.

Growing up my parents were extremely religious and forced it upon me. When I was a kid I had always felt wrong, I didn't know what it was at the time, I just felt wrong. People expected me to act and behave one way and I couldn't understand why. I got into trouble at school for doing things that other kids did, I was an abomination. I was different, weird, and wrong. When I was in middle school I began to put my feelings into questions, questions that no one could answer. Questions about who I was and why I was feeling the way I did. Things that seemed like normal and natural questions to me, that others would be confused and taken aback by. I read many religious texts that never answered my questions and asked many of my religious leaders that would tell me to pray, something I did so much to figure out why I was so different. I decided to branch out and see what else was out there and why I felt so wrong. After years of researching and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me from my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this, and refused to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. My religious leaders prayed for me that this would go away and that my identity would disappear. I decided to abandon my religion and live a more agnostic way in light of the way I was treated. I could never support a community that was so against me as a person. After the harsh reaction I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected from friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist to never back down from a challenge and will always stand up for what is right and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's.

Growing up my parents were extremely religious and forced it upon me. When I was a kid I had always felt wrong, I didn't know what it was at the time, I just felt wrong. People expected me to act and behave one way and I couldn't understand why. I got into trouble at school for doing things that other kids did, I was an abomination. I was different, weird, and wrong. When I was in middle school I began to put my feelings into questions, questions that no one could answer. Questions about who I was and why I was feeling the way I did. Things that seemed like normal and natural questions to me, that others would be confused and taken aback by. I read many religious texts that never answered my questions and asked many of my religious leaders that would tell me to pray, something I did so much to figure out why I was so different. I decided to branch out and see what else was out there and why I felt so wrong. After years of researching and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me from my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this, and refused to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. My religious leaders prayed for me that this would go away and that my identity would disappear. I decided to abandon my religion and live a more agnostic way in light of the way I was treated. I could never support a community that was so against me as a person. After the harsh reaction I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected from friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist to never back down from a challenge and will always stand up for what is right and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's.

Growing up my parents were extremely religious and forced it upon me. When I was a kid I had always felt wrong, I didn't know what it was at the time, I just felt wrong. People expected me to act and behave one way and I couldn't understand why. I got into trouble at school for doing things that other kids did, I was an abomination. I was different, weird, and wrong. When I was in middle school I began to put my feelings into questions, questions that no one could answer. Questions about who I was and why I was feeling the way I did. Things that seemed like normal and natural questions to me, that others would be confused and taken aback by. I read many religious texts that never answered my questions and asked many of my religious leaders that would tell me to pray, something I did so much to figure out why I was so different. I decided to branch out and see what else was out there and why I felt so wrong. After years of researching and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me from my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this, and refused to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. My religious leaders prayed for me that this would go away and that my identity would disappear. I decided to abandon my religion and live a more agnostic way in light of the way I was treated. I could never support a community that was so against me as a person. After the harsh reaction I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected from friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist to never back down from a challenge and will always stand up for what is right and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's.

Growing up my parents were extremely religious and forced it upon me. When I was a kid I had always felt wrong, I didn't know what it was at the time, I just felt wrong. People expected me to act and behave one way and I couldn't understand why. I got into trouble at school for doing things that other kids did, I was an abomination. I was different, weird, and wrong. When I was in middle school I began to put my feelings into questions, questions that no one could answer. Questions about who I was and why I was feeling the way I did. Things that seemed like normal and natural questions to me, that others would be confused and taken aback by. I read many religious texts that never answered my questions and asked many of my religious leaders that would tell me to pray, something I did so much to figure out why I was so different. I decided to branch out and see what else was out there and why I felt so wrong. After years of researching and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me from my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this, and refused to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. My religious leaders prayed for me that this would go away and that my identity would disappear. I decided to abandon my religion and live a more agnostic way in light of the way I was treated. I could never support a community that was so against me as a person. After the harsh reaction I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected from friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist to never back down from a challenge and will always stand up for what is right and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's. I hope to use my education to promote change and help those in need like how I was as a youth. I hope to eventually be able to foster teenagers, escpecially those who are LGBTQ or BIPOC. With my challenges I hope to be able to relate to those I foster.

Growing up my parents were extremely religious and forced it upon me. When I was a kid I had always felt wrong, I didn't know what it was at the time, I just felt wrong. People expected me to act and behave one way and I couldn't understand why. I got into trouble at school for doing things that other kids did, I was an abomination. I was different, weird, and wrong. When I was in middle school I began to put my feelings into questions, questions that no one could answer. Questions about who I was and why I was feeling the way I did. Things that seemed like normal and natural questions to me, that others would be confused and taken aback by. I read many religious texts that never answered my questions and asked many of my religious leaders that would tell me to pray, something I did so much to figure out why I was so different. I decided to branch out and see what else was out there and why I felt so wrong. After years of researching and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me from my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this, and refused to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. My religious leaders prayed for me that this would go away and that my identity would disappear. I decided to abandon my religion and live a more agnostic way in light of the way I was treated. I could never support a community that was so against me as a person. After the harsh reaction I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected from friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist to never back down from a challenge and will always stand up for what is right and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's.

Growing up my parents were extremely religious and forced it upon me. When I was a kid I had always felt wrong, I didn't know what it was at the time, I just felt wrong. People expected me to act and behave one way and I couldn't understand why. I got into trouble at school for doing things that other kids did, I was an abomination. I was different, weird, and wrong. When I was in middle school I began to put my feelings into questions, questions that no one could answer. Questions about who I was and why I was feeling the way I did. Things that seemed like normal and natural questions to me, that others would be confused and taken aback by. I read many religious texts that never answered my questions and asked many of my religious leaders that would tell me to pray, something I did so much to figure out why I was so different. I decided to branch out and see what else was out there and why I felt so wrong. After years of researching and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me from my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this, and refused to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. My religious leaders prayed for me that this would go away and that my identity would disappear. I decided to abandon my religion and live a more agnostic way in light of the way I was treated. I could never support a community that was so against me as a person. After the harsh reaction I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected from friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist to never back down from a challenge and will always stand up for what is right and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's.

Upon obtaining my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, I hope to be able to work with all types of animals. I especially want to work with aquatic and wild animals as well as dogs, cats, and other household pets. It is my desire to contribute to the conservation and preservation of all species of animals, particularly those that are on the verge of extinction. I hope to be that help, one more person in the fight against the extinction, of pandas, elephants, sharks, rhinoceros, whales, turtles, and many more species. On a community level, I would also like to help with dogs, cats, bunnies, and any other household pets or livestock animals. It is important for me to make a difference on both a local and global level, as I want to make an impact on both individuals and their families, as well as on the global ecosystem in the best way I can. Throughout my life, I have always been around animals, and I have always been in love with them. My parents had a dog when I was born and this sweet dog instantly captivated my heart and made me fall in love with animals as soon as I saw it. From a young age, I was always helping animals in need. Once, when I was younger, I found a homeless and malnourished kitten in my backyard, I nursed it back to health and found it a home to live in. When my parents saw my interest in animals they got me a pair of zebra finches for my 5th birthday. I learned so much from those amazing birds and knew then that I wanted to treat birds, fish, reptiles, and all other creatures. I have had all sorts of pets from cats and dogs to fish, geckos and lizards even horses and guinea pigs. I have watched and babysat many other species, including chickens, ferrets, rabbits, and many more. Animals have always been a huge part of my life and will always continue to be. I love animals and wish that all could live a full and healthy life. I feel that animals that are not cats or dogs often get overlooked, especially aquatic wildlife. Wildlife is such an important part of this planet and is crucial to our existence. I want to be there to provide care and help the oceanic ecosystem of our world through research, conservation, and education. Gaining a background in aquatics will set me up for a fulfilling education and career going into vet med that is currently lacking in veterinarians. Animals are a huge part of our ecosystem on this planet without wildlife there would be no life, and human beings would not exist. Even though aquatic animals, as well as land-dwelling animals, are such an important part of the ecosystem there are not enough people taking care of them and watching out for this amazing part of our ecosystem, I hope to be one more person to aid the wildlife. Our oceans cover over 70% of the planet. Without our oceanic ecosystem, the planet would soon turn desolate and uninhabitable. It is so important to life, and that is why astrophysicists look for water and a habitable aquatic ecosystem on faraway planets to determine if life could be present on that planet. It is my deepest desire to help animals, help our ecosystem, especially the oceanic, and help families, all through the practice of veterinary medicine.

I cant rember an exact moment that my love for animals came from, I have just always been facinated by them and am constanily intriged by all of there eveolutionary developments. However I have always had a pets growing up. My first love was my childhood pitbull Jace. He was my best friend, I have so many memories of him, my favorite being that I would tell him stories under the old pickup truck we nick named Mater. He was my best freind and nearly everyone of my childhood photos had him in it. When he passed that was the hardest loss of my life to date. He sparked not only my love for animals but specifically pitbulls. I have owned many other breeds of dogs and speices of animals but none compare to the love and the magnificent nature of the pitbull. From a young age, I was always helping animals in need. Once, when I was younger, I found a homeless and malnourished kitten in my backyard, I nursed it back to health and found it a home to live in. When my parents saw my interest in animals they got me a pair of zebra finches for my 5th birthday. I learned so much from those amazing birds and knew then that I wanted to treat birds, reptiles, and all other creatures. I have had all sorts of pets from cats and dogs to geckos and lizards even horses and guinea pigs. I have watched and babysat many other species, including chickens, ferrets, rabbits, and many more. Animals have always been a huge part of my life and will always continue to be. I love animals and wish that all could live full and healthy life. I feel that animals that are not cats or dogs often get overlooked, especially wildlife. Wildlife is such an important part of this planet and is crucial to our existence. I want to be there to provide care and help the wildlife of our world through research, conservation, and education. Gaining a background in wildlife it will set me up for a fulfilling education and career going into vet med that is currently lacking in veterinarians. Wildlife is a huge part of our ecosystem on this planet without wildlife there would be no life, and human beings would not exist. Even though wildlife and animals are such a huge part of the ecosystem there are not enough people taking care of them and watching out for this amazing part of our ecosystem, I hope to be one more person to aid the wildlife. It is my deepest desire to help animals, help our ecosystem and help families, all through the practice of veterinary medicine. I hope with my major I will be able to go on to a career that contributes greatly to animal conservation and awareness.

Growing up my parents were extremely religious and forced it upon me. When I was a kid I had always felt wrong, I didn't know what it was at the time, I just felt wrong. People expected me to act and behave one way and I couldn't understand why. I got into trouble at school for doing things that other kids did, I was an abomination. I was different, weird, and wrong. When I was in middle school I began to put my feelings into questions, questions that no one could answer. Questions about who I was and why I was feeling the way I did. Things that seemed like normal and natural questions to me, that others would be confused and taken aback by. When I was 14 I realized that many of the practices were very harmful and ultimately decided to leave. At the same time, I came out as transgender and queer, safe to say not very many people were happy about this. My parents, family, friends, teachers, and everyone else around me were very against my “choices”. Because of this much of my teenager expeirencees were nonexistent, and my mental health decresed as I realized that my family had chosen an oppressive harmful society over their own child. I very quickly got a shock of real life and all the challenges that come with it. Much of my future expenses and experience college and otherwise will rest solely on my shoulders as I learn to navigate the world without access to fundamental resources. Growing up with rare genetic conditions and in an oppressive society I have gained a passion for those who suffer and are often forgotten. My deep empathy for living things naturally expanded towards animals who cannot describe why they are in pain. Exotic and wild animals are often forgotten and misunderstood much like myself with my rare illnesses. I wish to be there for them and to provide the care they need and understand the many that are forgotten and preserve their lives. I love animals and wish that all could live a full and healthy life. I feel that animals that are not cats or dogs often get overlooked, especially wildlife. Wildlife is such an important part of this planet and is crucial to our existants. I want to be there to provide care and help the wildlife of our planet through research, conservation, and education. With gaining a background in wildlife it will set me up for a fulfilling education and career going into vet med that is currently lacking in veterinarians.

Growing up my parents were extremely religious and forced it upon me. When I was a kid I had always felt wrong, I didn't know what it was at the time, I just felt wrong. People expected me to act and behave one way and I couldn't understand why. I got into trouble at school for doing things that other kids did, I was an abomination. I was different, weird, and wrong. When I was in middle school I began to put my feelings into questions, questions that no one could answer. Questions about who I was and why I was feeling the way I did. Things that seemed like normal and natural questions to me, that others would be confused and taken aback by. I read many religious texts that never answered my questions and asked many of my religious leaders that would tell me to pray, something I did so much to figure out why I was so different. I decided to branch out and see what else was out there and why I felt so wrong. After years of researching and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me from my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this, and refused to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. My religious leaders prayed for me that this would go away and that my identity would disappear. I decided to abandon my religion and live a more agnostic way in light of the way I was treated. I could never support a community that was so against me as a person. After the harsh reaction I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected from friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist to never back down from a challenge and will always stand up for what is right and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's.

Growing up my parents were extremely religious and forced it upon me. When I was a kid I had always felt wrong, I didn't know what it was at the time, I just felt wrong. People expected me to act and behave one way and I couldn't understand why. I got into trouble at school for doing things that other kids did, I was an abomination. I was different, weird, and wrong. When I was in middle school I began to put my feelings into questions, questions that no one could answer. Questions about who I was and why I was feeling the way I did. Things that seemed like normal and natural questions to me, that others would be confused and taken aback by. I read many religious texts that never answered my questions and asked many of my religious leaders that would tell me to pray, something I did so much to figure out why I was so different. I decided to branch out and see what else was out there and why I felt so wrong. After years of researching and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me from my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this, and refused to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. My religious leaders prayed for me that this would go away and that my identity would disappear. I decided to abandon my religion and live a more agnostic way in light of the way I was treated. I could never support a community that was so against me as a person. After the harsh reaction I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected from friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist to never back down from a challenge and will always stand up for what is right and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's.

Upon obtaining my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, I hope to be able to work with all types of animals. I especially want to work with exotics and wild animals as well as dogs, cats, and other household pets. It is my desire to contribute to the conservation and preservation of all species of animals, particularly those that are on the verge of extinction. I hope to be that help, one more person in the fight against the extinction, of pandas, elephants, lemurs, rhinoceros, leopards, tigers, and many more species. On a community level, I would also like to help with dogs, cats, bunnies, and any other household pets or livestock animals. It is important for me to make a difference on both a local and global level, as I want to make an impact on both individuals and their families, as well as on the global ecosystem in the best way I can. Throughout my life, I have always been around animals, and I have always been in love with them. My parents had a dog when I was born and this sweet dog instantly captivated my heart and made me fall in love with animals as soon as I saw it. From a young age, I was always helping animals in need. Once, when I was younger, I found a homeless and malnourished kitten in my backyard, I nursed it back to health and found it a home to live in. When my parents saw my interest in animals they got me a pair of zebra finches for my 5th birthday. I learned so much from those amazing birds and knew then that I wanted to treat birds, reptiles, and all other creatures. I have had all sorts of pets from cats and dogs to geckos and lizards even horses and guinea pigs. I have watched and babysat many other species, including chickens, ferrets, rabbits, and many more. Animals have always been a huge part of my life and will always continue to be. I love animals and wish that all could live full and healthy life. I feel that animals that are not cats or dogs often get overlooked, especially wildlife. Wildlife is such an important part of this planet and is crucial to our existence. I want to be there to provide care and help the wildlife of our world through research, conservation, and education. Gaining a background in wildlife it will set me up for a fulfilling education and career going into vet med that is currently lacking in veterinarians. Wildlife is a huge part of our ecosystem on this planet without wildlife there would be no life, and human beings would not exist. Even though wildlife and animals are such a huge part of the ecosystem there are not enough people taking care of them and watching out for this amazing part of our ecosystem, I hope to be one more person to aid the wildlife. It is my deepest desire to help animals, help our ecosystem and help families, all through the practice of veterinary medicine.

Growing up my parents were extremely religious and forced it upon me. When I was a kid I had always felt wrong, I didn't know what it was at the time, I just felt wrong. People expected me to act and behave one way and I couldn't understand why. I got into trouble at school for doing things that other kids did, I was an abomination. I was different, weird, and wrong. When I was in middle school I began to put my feelings into questions, questions that no one could answer. Questions about who I was and why I was feeling the way I did. Things that seemed like normal and natural questions to me, that others would be confused and taken aback by. I read many religious texts that never answered my questions and asked many of my religious leaders that would tell me to pray, something I did so much to figure out why I was so different. I decided to branch out and see what else was out there and why I felt so wrong. After years of researching and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me from my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this, and refused to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. My religious leaders prayed for me that this would go away and that my identity would disappear. I decided to abandon my religion and live a more agnostic way in light of the way I was treated. I could never support a community that was so against me as a person. After the harsh reaction I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected from friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist to never back down from a challenge and will always stand up for what is right and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's.

Growing up my parents were extremely religious and forced it upon me. When I was a kid I had always felt wrong, I didn't know what it was at the time, I just felt wrong. People expected me to act and behave one way and I couldn't understand why. I got into trouble at school for doing things that other kids did, I was an abomination. I was different, weird, and wrong. When I was in middle school I began to put my feelings into questions, questions that no one could answer. Questions about who I was and why I was feeling the way I did. Things that seemed like normal and natural questions to me, that others would be confused and taken aback by. I read many religious texts that never answered my questions and asked many of my religious leaders that would tell me to pray, something I did so much to figure out why I was so different. I decided to branch out and see what else was out there and why I felt so wrong. After years of researching and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me from my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this, and refused to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. My religious leaders prayed for me that this would go away and that my identity would disappear. I decided to abandon my religion and live a more agnostic way in light of the way I was treated. I could never support a community that was so against me as a person. After the harsh reaction I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected from friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. I have learned so many skills involving mental health and maintaing that health. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist to never back down from a challenge and will always stand up for what is right and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's.

Growing up my parents were extremely religious and forced it upon me. When I was a kid I had always felt wrong, I didn't know what it was at the time, I just felt wrong. People expected me to act and behave one way and I couldn't understand why. I got into trouble at school for doing things that other kids did, I was an abomination. I was different, weird, and wrong. When I was in middle school I began to put my feelings into questions, questions that no one could answer. Questions about who I was and why I was feeling the way I did. Things that seemed like normal and natural questions to me, that others would be confused and taken aback by. I read many religious texts that never answered my questions and asked many of my religious leaders that would tell me to pray, something I did so much to figure out why I was so different. I decided to branch out and see what else was out there and why I felt so wrong. After years of researching and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me from my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this, and refused to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. My religious leaders prayed for me that this would go away and that my identity would disappear. I decided to abandon my religion and live a more agnostic way in light of the way I was treated. I could never support a community that was so against me as a person. After the harsh reaction I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected from friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist to never back down from a challenge and will always stand up for what is right and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's.

Upon obtaining my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, I hope to be able to work with all types of animals. I especially want to work with exotics and wild animals as well as dogs, cats, and other household pets. It is my desire to contribute to the conservation and preservation of all species of animals, particularly those that are on the verge of extinction. I hope to be that help, one more person in the fight against the extinction, of pandas, elephants, lemurs, rhinoceros, leopards, tigers, and many more species. On a community level, I would also like to help with dogs, cats, bunnies, and any other household pets or livestock animals. It is important for me to make a difference on both a local and global level, as I want to make an impact on both individuals and their families, as well as on the global ecosystem in the best way I can. Throughout my life, I have always been around animals, and I have always been in love with them. My parents had a dog when I was born and this sweet dog instantly captivated my heart and made me fall in love with animals as soon as I saw it. From a young age, I was always helping animals in need. Once, when I was younger, I found a homeless and malnourished kitten in my backyard, I nursed it back to health and found it a home to live in. When my parents saw my interest in animals they got me a pair of zebra finches for my 5th birthday. I learned so much from those amazing birds and knew then that I wanted to treat birds, reptiles, and all other creatures. I have had all sorts of pets from cats and dogs to geckos and lizards even horses and guinea pigs. I have watched and babysat many other species, including chickens, ferrets, rabbits, and many more. Animals have always been a huge part of my life and will always continue to be. I love animals and wish that all could live full and healthy life. I feel that animals that are not cats or dogs often get overlooked, especially wildlife. Wildlife is such an important part of this planet and is crucial to our existence. I want to be there to provide care and help the wildlife of our world through research, conservation, and education. Gaining a background in wildlife it will set me up for a fulfilling education and career going into vet med that is currently lacking in veterinarians. Wildlife is a huge part of our ecosystem on this planet without wildlife there would be no life, and human beings would not exist. Even though wildlife and animals are such a huge part of the ecosystem there are not enough people taking care of them and watching out for this amazing part of our ecosystem, I hope to be one more person to aid the wildlife. It is my deepest desire to help animals, help our ecosystem and help families, all through the practice of veterinary medicine.

Throughout my life, I have always been around animals, and I have always been in love with them. My parents had a dog when I was born and this sweet dog instantly captivated my heart and made me fall in love with animals as soon as I saw it. From a young age, I was always helping animals in need. Once, when I was younger, I found a homeless and malnourished kitten in my backyard, I nursed it back to health and found it a home to live in. When my parents saw my interest in animals they got me a pair of zebra finches for my 5th birthday. I learned so much from those amazing birds and knew then that I wanted to treat birds, reptiles, and all other creatures. I have had all sorts of pets from cats and dogs to geckos and lizards even horses and guinea pigs. I have watched and babysat many other species, including chickens, ferrets, rabbits, and many more. Animals have always been a huge part of my life and will always continue to be. I love animals and wish that all could live full and healthy life. My first dog I had as a youth inspired me to pursue a veternary degree. There has never been apoint in my life where I have not owned a dog, and I hope that never changes, I want to own dogs for my entire life until the day. Dogs and all animals hold such an important place in my heart and have inspire so much of my life including what major I'm pursing and what college I'm attending. Going to college is going to present a challenge of if I can own a dog or not and I really hope to overcome the housing challenge that owning pets will cause. All animals especally dogs have had an important impact on my mental health and I know that dogs and all animals can provide a much needed positive influence on anyones mental health. Dogs have always been an important part of the world ever since we domesticated them some odd 30,000 years ago. They have been such an important part of not only my life but humanity as well. We have all lived side by side to dogs for thousands of year human kind without dogs is an unfathomable ideology. Dogs are crucial to our existanse as we are to theirs, overall dogs and humans are inseparable.

Growing up my parents were extremely religious and forced it upon me. When I was a kid I had always felt wrong, I didn't know what it was at the time, I just felt wrong. People expected me to act and behave one way and I couldn't understand why. I got into trouble at school for doing things that other kids did, I was an abomination. I was different, weird, and wrong. When I was in middle school I began to put my feelings into questions, questions that no one could answer. Questions about who I was and why I was feeling the way I did. Things that seemed like normal and natural questions to me, that others would be confused and taken aback by. I read many religious texts that never answered my questions and asked many of my religious leaders that would tell me to pray, something I did so much to figure out why I was so different. I decided to branch out and see what else was out there and why I felt so wrong. After years of researching and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me from my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this, and refused to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. My religious leaders prayed for me that this would go away and that my identity would disappear. I decided to abandon my religion and live a more agnostic way in light of the way I was treated. I could never support a community that was so against me as a person. After the harsh reaction I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected from friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist to never back down from a challenge and will always stand up for what is right and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's.

Growing up my parents were extremely religious and forced it upon me. When I was a kid I had always felt wrong, I didn't know what it was at the time, I just felt wrong. People expected me to act and behave one way and I couldn't understand why. I got into trouble at school for doing things that other kids did, I was an abomination. I was different, weird, and wrong. When I was in middle school I began to put my feelings into questions, questions that no one could answer. Questions about who I was and why I was feeling the way I did. Things that seemed like normal and natural questions to me, that others would be confused and taken aback by. I read many religious texts that never answered my questions and asked many of my religious leaders that would tell me to pray, something I did so much to figure out why I was so different. I decided to branch out and see what else was out there and why I felt so wrong. After years of researching and not accepting the answer and myself, I finally realized that I was transgender. I suppressed this knowledge for years due to the fear instilled in me from my parents and religion. This led to severe mental illness, isolation, and loss of who I was as a person. When I finally accepted who I am and wanted to tell others the reaction I had was harsh. Many could not see why I would “choose” this, and refused to acknowledge me, bully me, or simply cut me out of their lives. My religious leaders prayed for me that this would go away and that my identity would disappear. I decided to abandon my religion and live a more agnostic way in light of the way I was treated. I could never support a community that was so against me as a person. After the harsh reaction I had I felt isolated and alone with no one to turn to, my own parents were disgusted with me, my friends had left, and even my therapist rejected me. After having everything I had known stripped away from me I began to find strength within myself and my identity, developing my being and who I wish to become. Through doing this I have developed more as a person than I ever thought I could. I have proven my resilience and developed my character. This was the hardest thing I have ever done and probably ever will do but I am so glad I did it because even though I am rejected from friends and family, peers and teachers, and everyone in between I am happier than I have ever been in my entire life and am ecstatic to live on my own and find out more about who I am as a person. This is why I will never stop fighting for my right to exist to never back down from a challenge and will always stand up for what is right and never expect people to conform to my beliefs or anyone else's.

Upon obtaining my Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, I hope to be able to work with all types of animals. I especially want to work with exotics and wild animals as well as dogs, cats, and other household pets. It is my desire to contribute to the conservation and preservation of all species of animals, particularly those that are on the verge of extinction. I hope to be that help, one more person in the fight against the extinction, of pandas, elephants, lemurs, rhinoceros, leopards, tigers, and many more species. On a community level, I would also like to help with dogs, cats, bunnies, and any other household pets or livestock animals. It is important for me to make a difference on both a local and global level, as I want to make an impact on both individuals and their families, as well as on the global ecosystem in the best way I can. Throughout my life, I have always been around animals, and I have always been in love with them. My parents had a dog when I was born and this sweet dog instantly captivated my heart and made me fall in love with animals as soon as I saw it. From a young age, I was always helping animals in need. Once, when I was younger, I found a homeless and malnourished kitten in my backyard, I nursed it back to health and found it a home to live in. When my parents saw my interest in animals they got me a pair of zebra finches for my 5th birthday. I learned so much from those amazing birds and knew then that I wanted to treat birds, reptiles, and all other creatures. I have had all sorts of pets from cats and dogs to geckos and lizards even horses and guinea pigs. I have watched and babysat many other species, including chickens, ferrets, rabbits, and many more. Animals have always been a huge part of my life and will always continue to be. I love animals and wish that all could live full and healthy life. I feel that animals that are not cats or dogs often get overlooked, especially wildlife. Wildlife is such an important part of this planet and is crucial to our existence. I want to be there to provide care and help the wildlife of our world through research, conservation, and education. Gaining a background in wildlife it will set me up for a fulfilling education and career going into vet med that is currently lacking in veterinarians. Wildlife is a huge part of our ecosystem on this planet without wildlife there would be no life, and human beings would not exist. Even though wildlife and animals are such a huge part of the ecosystem there are not enough people taking care of them and watching out for this amazing part of our ecosystem, I hope to be one more person to aid the wildlife. It is my deepest desire to help animals, help our ecosystem and help families, all through the practice of veterinary medicine.