I am Anna McRay, a second-year Bowling Green State University (BGSU) student studying political science with a minor in Peace and Conflict Studies. I have a mission to change the world. Since I was a young girl, I read biographies about incredible women who stood up to injustices and left lasting impacts for generations to come. By third grade, I knew who Harriet Tubman, Susan B. Anthony, Sally Ride, and other historical figures were. I developed a hunger to do anything I could to become like my heroes. From studying to volunteering to leading, I work hard every day to prove to that young, aspiring activist that I can make a difference in this world. I will be someone who creates positive change, advancing the causes my heroes sacrificed themselves for. My education and aspirations are setting a path for my plans to triumph. I am grateful to pursue an education that I love. I am a leader of the Chapman Learning Community, a community dedicated to leadership development through the social change model. I reach out to nonprofits to create volunteering opportunities for my peers so we can learn how positive change is curated through nonprofits and services. I love volunteering with all my heart because no matter what service project I partake in, I learn how anyone who makes small differences can be a leader. I surround myself with leaders and high achievers so I can learn from others, which is why I am also a senator in the undergraduate student government and a campus tour guide. My successes come from surrounding myself with a community that uplifts me as much as I uplift them. An uplifting community is essential for making a positive difference. I decided in high school, when I interned with my community development director, that I would dedicate myself to helping the community I live in. My plan for my future career is to be a lawyer specializing in low-income cities and housing disparity or an urban planner with a PhD. As of now, I am studying political science with a minor in peace and conflict studies, and I am a research assistant with BGSU’s Center of Regional Development. I desire to learn all I can about how communities operate, both on a small and large scale. I also intend to accelerate into the Master of Public Administration degree during my senior year of undergraduate studies and earn it one year later. I plan to then earn acceptance into the University of Michigan Law School and pursue a dual degree in law and urban and regional planning (JD+MURP). I have researched other PhD and JD options too, but this is my number one goal. No matter what path I take, I will focus on advocating for my community members' needs. My career will reflect my passion for advocacy. As an urban planner or lawyer with a specialization in urban planning, I will ensure that people can enjoy living, working, and playing within my community. Safety, affordability, and accessibility will be my top priorities. If I assist just one of my neighbors by easing their living burdens, then my mission will be accomplished. I will not back down from struggles of inequality, disparity, politics, or lack of resources. I know from research how hard a career in public service can be. However, none of my heroes quit when they were sacrificing for others' rights. I will follow their example and work extremely hard, learning everything I can to improve my community. I will change this world for the good.