
Reading
How-To
Novels
I read books multiple times per month
Cheasa Chua
1,945
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Cheasa Chua
1,945
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It's not easy being the first daughter in this family. I am the first of my family to move abroad to pursue my dreams. All I want is to make my parents proud because they've always been there for me throughout my life. So winning a scholarship will mean a lot to me as it will relieve a lot of pressure off my parents' shoulders.
Education
University of Utah
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Criminology
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
Career
Dream career field:
Law Enforcement
Dream career goals:
Criminal Investigator
Sports
Dancing
Club2008 – 201810 years
Track & Field
ClubPresent
Awards
- 3rd Winner in 02SN
Arts
Princess Ballet School
Dance2008 – 2018
Public services
Volunteering
Mission Trip - UPH College — Volunteer2019 – 2019
Bold Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
Most people who struggle with mental health (including myself) do not like to admit that they are struggling, which is one of the main reasons why they struggle to cope. Being honest with ourselves and accepting that we do require assistance is the only solution that I believe would alleviate people's suffering.I used to believe that if I was struggling and needed some help, it meant I was weak and worthless. I always feel insecure, and as a result, my mental health isn't getting better.
Every day feels like a battle to me, except I'm fighting myself. I had been listening to the voices in my head. "You're obviously overreacting." "You're only doing this for the attention." "You're a massive disappointment." Every day, voices in my head told me that, and I convinced myself that it was true. So I managed to convince myself that I didn't require any help or support. But then I realized something: my relationship with my family is deteriorating, I'm isolating myself from my friends, and my relationship with myself is the worst of all. I realized that things were spiraling out of control. So, for the first time, I've mustered the courage to speak openly about my feelings and admit that I require help.
Now I am finally getting better and improving, despite the fact that I still have a long way to go. As someone who is struggling with mental health issues, my best advice is to accept yourself as you are because you are the only one who can save yourself from anything.
Empowering Women Through Education Scholarship
It means the world to me. I've been learning since I was a child. I've spent my entire life studying, and that's pretty much all I know. As a result, education brings balance to my life, which no one can ever take away from me. It helps me develop my personality. Education taught me how to deal with failure, how to handle certain emotions, and how to handle the difficult situations that life brings to me. Life in our world is not fair for anyone. My life, in particular, wasn't really easy. As the eldest daughter in my family, I am expected to look after my siblings and serve as a role model for them. As a result, I feel pressured to be "perfect" at all times. I can't display any "negative" feelings since it's disrespectful. But as I grew older, I realized that it was unhealthy for me to bottle up my feelings and pretend that I never felt them. Now I am learning to express my emotions and communicate with people about how I feel instead of shutting myself off. By doing this, I learned how to develop a good relationship with myself and other people.
Aside from that, knowledge builds confidence in me. There is an absolute reality to information to be gained, regardless of who you are. Anyone can use it to become who they want to be and accomplish their dreams. This is why I feel that by obtaining an education, I would be able to become a better person. I've always believed that I was destined for greatness. I've always wanted to be someone who has an impact on the world. To be someone who can make the world a better place. And I believe that education is the key.
My mother was never able to complete her studies. She would often tell me how brilliant she was as a child and how she aspired to be someone who would improve her family's life. But she never had the chance to fulfill her dream. After my mother told me the story, I promised myself that I would finish my studies in place of my mom's unfinished business. My mother is everything to me, even though I never really express it to her. I adore her and will go to any lengths for her. For some, education may just mean learning about something, but for me, education is about someone's dream, and that someone is someone I admire, my mother.
Bold Creativity Scholarship
Everything in my life is crafty in some way. It may sound cliche, but it is true! The way I dress, curl my hair, and present my food in specific ways involves creativity Creativity is also needed when applying eyeliner to my eyes and deciding which lipstick to wear on a given day. Just by doing this, it improves my mood. Even the smallest details play a part to my new found confidence. It inspires me to be more productive in my life and to appreciate more aspects of it.
Carlynn's Comic Scholarship
Coming home late at night, seeing this beautiful view of a village on television caught my attention. Kimi No Nawa was my first anime film, and it is still my favorite to this day. The visual never fails to captivate me, and simply watching it gives me emotions I've never felt before. With a storyline that weaves together an incredibly beautiful tale of love and loss, And now I know why I like it so much: I can identify with the characters and their situations, possibly because they are also teenagers. As teenagers, people have strong expectations of us. People believe we will change the world in the future. Isn't it nice to be able to escape it all?