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Hobbies and interests
Soccer
Babysitting And Childcare
Community Service And Volunteering
Animals
National Honor Society (NHS)
HOSA
Student Council or Student Government
Health Sciences
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Biomedical Sciences
Biotechnology
Reading
Academic
Cultural
Literary Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Sports and Games
Young Adult
Travel
I read books multiple times per week
Daniela Cisneros
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Daniela Cisneros
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I am a fast learning, collaborative, bilingual, hard-working, and responsible high school senior who is very involved in the community. My biggest goal is to make advancements in biotechnology to aid in healthcare, and the best way for me to do that is by attending a university with premier research institutions, such as U of M - Ann Arbor.
Education
Pieper High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Biochemical Engineering
Career
Dream career field:
Biotechnology
Dream career goals:
Biomedical Scientist
Interning as a certified medical assistant at various private practices including cardiology, rheumatology, pediatric dentistry, and veterinary clinics
Pieper HOSA2023 – 20241 yearIn charge of cashier, customer service, maintaining inventory, and food preparation responsibilities
Holy Pops2023 – 2023
Sports
Soccer
Varsity2020 – 20244 years
Awards
- District Champions 2024
- Academic All-District
- Academic All-State Elite Team
Public services
Volunteering
Warrior Soccer Camp — Week-long camp coach teaching young girls soccer skills2021 – 2024Volunteering
Bulverde Area Humane Society — I was a general volunteer that walked dogs, fed dogs and cats, and donated supplies to the shelter2019 – 2023Volunteering
New Braunfels Food Bank — President of the club that oversaw over 300lbs. of food raised2021 – 2021
Future Interests
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Entrepreneurship
Fútbol is Life Scholarship
One morning during my internship as a medical assistant at a rheumatology clinic, I was instructed to take the vitals of a girl who was a few years younger than me. This was out of the ordinary, as I was used to only seeing elderly patients visit the facility. After reporting the information to the physician, Dr. Kempf spoke to the girl and determined a diagnosis. The girl had a severe case of Achilles tendinitis which was preventing her from competing on her high school soccer team. While I only performed my minimal duties as an intern, I was able to witness in the upcoming weeks her treatment and recovery, but most of all, her excitement about being able to once again play the sport that she loved.
I truly believe that this rewarding moment stems from my own experience on the soccer field. Throughout the last 14 years, soccer taught me many lessons: to celebrate teamwork and determination after big victories, but also to hold each other accountable for mistakes. It taught me discipline, particularly when going to physical therapy after breaking my shin, and I even gained a healthy outlet for me to cope with stress. Most importantly to me, however, is that now that I’m older, I’ve had the opportunity to share my passion with young girls in my community. Since 2021, my team has hosted Pieper High School’s Annual Kids Camp: a week-long and entirely student-led soccer clinic for kids ages 5 to 14, where my teammates and I become the coaches. By giving back to my community, I’ve had the opportunity to spread the enthusiasm I felt while playing soccer as a young girl, and it’s truly a full-circle moment helping future generations of soccer players discover their passion for a sport that I love. I hope that by providing a welcoming space for these kids to explore their interests, they will grow up to be just as eager to connect with others and share what brings them happiness.
Through my volunteering experiences that have been facilitated by playing this sport, I have learned the importance of mentorship and the impact it can have on young kids. For myself, being a leader means taking responsibility and guiding others towards a better future, and I have used this mindset continuously in the non-athletic aspects of my life. This mindset was what led me to run for President of my high school’s HOSA chapter during its founding year, and since starting that club, its members and I have become leaders in the professional environment. HOSA gave me the opportunity to receive a CCMA and EKG Technician certification and apply that knowledge in local private medical offices, like the rheumatology clinic, which I intend to use to further my career. Ultimately, my experiences as both a soccer player and coach honed my leadership skills which I will continue to use in higher education and beyond.