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Ava Bekkerus

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Baking
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Board Games And Puzzles
  • Cheerleading
  • Youth Group
  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Reading
  • Choir
  • Yoga
  • Exercise And Fitness
  • Latin
  • Guitar
  • Hiking And Backpacking
  • HOSA
  • National Honor Society (NHS)
  • Singing
  • Neuroscience
  • Water Skiing
  • Anatomy
  • Rock Climbing
  • Theology and Religious Studies

Reading

  • Biography
  • Memoir
  • Romance

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

I have suffered from bipolar disorder all throughout high school. I plan to become a research scientist, focusing on the chemical side of neuroscience. Furthermore, I want to help create a more complete treatment option for mental illnesses.

Education

South Dakota State University

Bachelor's degree program

2024 – 2027

Majors:
  • Medicine
  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
  • Chemistry
Minors:
  • Psychology, General
GPA3.9 GPA

Valley High School

High School

2020 – 2024

GPA4.0 GPA

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Medical school interest:
Yes
Test scores:
  • ACT31

Career

  • Customer Service

    Retail · Hy-Vee

    Jan 2022 – Present

  • Video Operator

    Media Production · St. Mark Lutheran Church

    Jan 2020 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Research
Dream career goals:
Neurochemistry research scientist
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
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