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Alvina Bracewell

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General information

Location
Frederick, MD

Hobbies & Interests

  • Dance
  • Coding And Computer Science
  • Reading
  • Crocheting
  • Embroidery And Cross Stitching

Reading

  • Adventure
  • Cultural
  • Fantasy
  • Mystery
  • Realistic Fiction
  • Thriller
  • Science‎
  • Biography

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

Hello, my name is Alvina and I'm a second-year undergraduate student. I am Liberian, born and raised. I moved to America four years ago with my mother to live with my extended family. I'm currently studying Biotechnology at Frederick Community College where I've discovered a passion for genomic studies. I'm pursuing a research project that combines the principles of biotechnology with environmental observation. I plan to study Biosystems engineering at a four-year university. At my community college, I am an executive member of the African Students Association and an active member of the pre-Health club. Outside of school, I work part-time at my local Walmart to cover my tuition. I enjoy cooking with my mother to reconnect with my culture, longboarding, and crocheting.

Education

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Bachelor's degree program

2025 – 2027

Majors:
  • Biological/Biosystems Engineering

Frederick Community College

Associate's degree program

2023 – 2025

Majors:
  • Engineering, General
  • Biotechnology

Oakdale High

High School

2020 – 2022

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
University of Maryland-Baltimore County, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Duke University
Majors of interest:
Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Student Assistant

    Events Services · Frederick Community College's MOSAIC Center

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2025

  • Digital Personal Shopper

    Retail · Walmart

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2025

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Philanthropy
Dream career goals:
Pursue education in the fields of Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, and public policy to the graduate level. Join the race to develop medications and therapies for diseases affecting developing countries. Develop charities to empower widows, divorced women, and orphaned children in developing countries. Establish scholarships and grants for students in developing countries and underserved communities to pursue STEM education.
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
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