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Alexis Bowles

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Volunteering
  • Tutoring
  • National Honor Society (NHS)
  • Chemistry
  • Teaching
  • Reading
  • Movies And Film
  • Anime
  • Bible Study
  • Classics
  • Piano
  • Guitar
  • Education
  • Gaming
  • Music
  • Stocks And Investing
  • French
  • Korean
  • Travel And Tourism
  • Interior Design

Reading

  • Literature
  • Folklore
  • Fantasy
  • Academic
  • Classics
  • Adventure
  • Historical
  • Self-Help
  • Social Issues
  • Plays
  • Short Stories
  • Travel
  • Business

I read books daily.

Bio

Hello! I just returned home from studying abroad in Dublin, Ireland at Dublin City University. I had the time of my life being abroad! I got the opportunity to travel to various countries in Europe and explore new cultures. I built so many connections and gained so many memories from my travels and studies. While abroad, I also conducted research in a marine and soil-based laboratory which was incredibly fascinating. I am a senior Honors student at Marshall University pursuing degrees in ACS Chemistry and Biology with a minor in general business. For my career, I plan to get my medical degree. I am deeply passionate about addressing the lack of quality healthcare in rural Appalachia. As a medical practitioner, I will advocate for my patients and ensure that every patient I see leaves with a hopeful mindset and a better understanding of their health. I aspire to make meaningful impacts in my community here in West Virginia. At my university, I’m an active member of the Honors College and the professional chemistry society Alpha Chi Sigma. Through these institutions, I engage in outreach events that encourage local elementary and high school students to pursue higher education. My passion for teaching extends to my involvement in various teaching roles in the field of chemistry as a teaching assistant and tutor. I am also heavily involved in research in a physical chemistry laboratory. My love for science and my desire to use it to benefit my community drive everything I do! I can't wait to see what the future brings and the opportunity to continue learning and growing!

Education

Marshall University

Bachelor's degree program

2022 – 2026

Majors:
  • Biology, General
  • Chemistry
Minors:
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

Teays Valley Christian School

High School

2009 – 2022

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Majors of interest:
Chemistry, Biology, General, Special Education and Teaching
Medical school interest:
Yes

Career

  • Emergency Medicine Medical Scribe

    Hospital & Health Care · ScribeAmerica

    Jan 2025 – Present

  • Tutor

    Education · Marshall University Help Program

    Jan 2025 – Present

  • Teaching Assistant

    Education · Marshall University

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2023

  • Supplemental Instructor

    Education · Marshall University Supplemental Instruction

    Jan 2024 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
Physician
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Politics
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
Barbara Cain Literary Scholarship
"I have lived a thousand lives and I’ve loved a thousand loves. I’ve walked on distant worlds and seen the end of time. Because I read." - A famous quote by author George R.R. Martin. Sometimes, a book, a character, or a plot line, can engrain itself upon your heart and your mind. If you have read a book, truly read a book, you will carry it with you every day for the rest of your life. While a small few may do this physically, most of us carry the books we read within ourselves. The books I've read, or the lives I've led, have shaped every aspect of my life. The bravery I experienced when Ron Weasley sacrificed himself allowing Harry Potter to check the king. The ingenuity I gained when Henry, Jessie, and Violet used a river as a refrigerator. The awe I felt when Lucy discovered Narnia inside the wardrobe. The wonder I was filled with when Alice was in Wonderland. The betrayal and sadness I was filled with when Boxer was sold for slaughter in Animal Farm. These traits, these experiences, are something that I carry with me every day. The bravery it takes to pursue a dual degree in ACS Chemistry and Biology as a woman in rural Appalachia. The ingenuity it takes to find real-world solutions to complex scientific problems. The awe and wonder I feel the more I learn about science and the world. The betrayal and sadness I often feel when looking at the way people treat others. These feelings are intensified and affected by the books I've read. The books you read influence your morals and your feelings. The characters I looked up to, like Henry in the Boxcar Children, inspire me to be a better person today. Many character qualities I wish to have are inspired by characters in a book. I can learn from the mistakes of those I've read about in books, and avoid making those mistakes in my life. The lessons I have learned, and the inspiration I have gained through reading are immeasurable, and that is not even counting how enjoyable it is to get lost in a book. While some may say books are just words on a book and pictures in your head, I would say: "Of course, it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?" - Albus Dumbledore
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