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Amirah Rigard

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Bio

My college goal is to earn a Ph.D. in Psychology and my dream is to open numerous social programs and businesses that focus and cater to the autistic community. I want to create a platform that I can use to increase support for this community that I feel is still tremendously underrepresented. I discovered my passion - my “Super Power” at the age of 12 when my cousin Dynver came to live with us. I got a front row seat to the challenges of taking care of a child diagnosed with autism. Although I was only four years older than Dynver, I felt I could help. I was inspired during his therapy sessions and was allowed to participate in helping ease his anxiety, so he could focus on learning. From that point on, I took it upon myself to continue his therapy even when there was no scheduled session. This is when I realized that educating and helping others is my God given talent - my super power!

Education

San Luis Obispo High

High School
2023 - 2025

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Majors of interest:

    • Psychology, General
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Psychology

    • Dream career goals:

    • Lifeguard

      City of San Luis Obispo
      2023 – Present2 years

    Sports

    Softball

    Varsity
    2013 – 202411 years

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Avila Beach Aquarium — Host
      2024 – 2024
    Love Island Fan Scholarship
    Me and my Dad are avid Love Island fans and we usually get into heated discussions regarding the different relationships on the show. He is so old school it is ridiculous. However, sometimes he surprises me and says something we both agree on like when Huda is doing way too much. The Love Island challenge me and my Dad came up with is called "Cooking with my Boo!" All the couples are competing with each other on making a desert. There is a desert table with all types of food items to make a pie. Pie crust, whip cream, pineapples, strawberries, the works! Each couple has to blindfold one partner and the other partner will gather the desert they wish to make and have to instruct the other partner on how to make the desert. If something needs to be cut or put into the oven the partner giving the instructions can assist with that part. They will have to come up with an edible pie in 30 minutes. After the desert is made it will be rated on taste, originality and appearance by a celebrity chef(s). The couple who has the highest points wins the challenge and gets to share a romantic dinner for two with the celebrity chef and staff cooking their dinner.
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