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Ava Ryan

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I am obsessed with amassing all the knowledge I can, all there is to learn in the world is something I strive to attain. I have cycled through so many professional aspirations, from becoming a respected neurosurgeon, to becoming a welder to repair internet lines at the bottom of the ocean, I have hungered for it all, although now I'm strictly sticking to studies that center around neuroscience, psychiatry, and other fields of medicine. Even though sometimes I feel pressured by the seemingly insurmountable coursework I have to complete in order to achieve my career goals and thrive society, I take a step back. I assess my situation and think logically. After thinking about the next step and adapting to these challenges, I am able to see my goal. I am confident in the fact that I am reserved, adaptable, and studious. These facets of my character have been shaped by my unique life experiences. Growing up in a turbulent, borderline violent household, turned me into a very bitter an angry child, and it harmed my academic and social life. However, when I was about to enter highschool, I realized I wouldn't have a future living like that, so I needed to change. I developed study habits, and mentally challenged myself to redirect my negative feelings towards positive goals. I managed to join my high school's bowling and trap teams, regularly going to state. I advanced to AP classes, and was inducted into numerous honors societies, including the NHS. I am thankful to have survived this long, and I look forward to finding new opportunities.

Education

Saint Benedict at Auburndale

High School
2021 - 2025

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Majors of interest:

    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
    • Psychology, Other
    • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
    • Biopsychology
    • Cognitive Science
    • Neurobiology and Neurosciences
    • Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies
  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Neuropsychiatrist

    • Dream career goals:

    • Childcare provider

      Holy Rosary Catholic School
      2023 – 20241 year

    Sports

    Sports shooting/Marksmanship

    Club
    2023 – Present1 year

    Awards

    • 1st class shooter
    • Sharpshooter
    • Marksman
    • Expert Marksman

    Bowling

    Club
    2022 – Present2 years

    Awards

    • Division II State Champions Runner-up

    Arts

    • Saint Benedict at Auburndale Fine Arts Department

      Theatre
      Into the Woods, Spongebob the Musical, Meet Me in St. Louis, Radium Girls, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Xanadu, Dearly Beloved
      2021 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Holy Rosary Catholic Chruch — My role was to set up chairs, tents, and tables, fill coolers with ice and put water in them, set out food, and distribute medals to the 5k winners multiple years in a row
      2019 – 2021
    • Volunteering

      The Dorothy Day House — Cleaning the main house and helping to clean new homes for families who were able to move out.
      2021 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      Southern Reins Center for Equine Therapy — My role was shovel dirt into wheel barrows and distribute it to everyone who needed it.
      2022 – 2022

    Future Interests

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship