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Danielle Kosowsky

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Sports
  • Meditation and Mindfulness
  • Environmental Science and Sustainability
  • Gardening
  • Mathematics
  • Hiking And Backpacking
  • Snowboarding
  • Tennis
  • Travel And Tourism

Reading

  • Classics
  • Economics
  • Adult Fiction
  • Adventure

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

My name is Danielle and I just finished my first year at Colorado School of Mines studying environmental engineering while minoring in international affairs. I'm very passionate about environmental conservation and it breaks my heart that if you plotted my age on the x-axis and the water quality of my once beloved Chesapeake Bay on the y-axis, you would get a curve that mimics the equation 1/x. Within my short lifetime of 18 years, the water quality of the Bay I used to swim in has dropped so dramatically that using an extreme math curve to describe it doesn't seem dramatic enough. The fall of the environment around me has led me on this journey to learn all I can to better our world. Though my hopes and goals are high, I'm not naïve in understanding that my will to better the environment may not always be enough. Therefore also studying international affairs will better my understanding of political strategies and the economic strings attached to my goals, giving me the edge to make them a reality. Aside from my academic career, I'm an athlete and plan to continue pursuing fitness in college through IM sports and hiking in the local environment. I'm also very involved in my community at home and school. From pollinator protection, opioid awareness, and special needs inclusion in MD and water resource clubs such as Mines Without Borders in CO. In the future, I hope to join AmeriCorps to volunteer and spread my knowledge globally. After which I hope to pursue an environmental engineering position to help save our environment.

Education

Colorado School of Mines

Bachelor's degree program

2022 – 2026

Majors:
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Minors:
  • International/Globalization Studies

Kent Island High School

High School

2018 – 2022

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering, International/Globalization Studies
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Peer Mentor

    Education · Colorado School of Mines

    Jan 2023 – Present

  • Server

    Consumer Services · HAP

    Jan 2023 – Present

  • Food Runner

    Food & Beverages · Big Owl Tiki Bar

    Jan 2020 – Present

  • Cashier

    Consumer Services · Ski Haus

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2022

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Environmental Engineering
Dream career goals:
Senior Engineer
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
Marcarelli Community Spirit Scholarship
Winner
I am a high school senior at Kent Island High School in Stevensville Maryland where I participate in varsity soccer and softball, hold the position of Vice President of my senior class and the board secretary for our chapter of the National Honor Society. I am also an active member of my Girl Scout troop, play travel softball and like to spend time volunteering in my community. My first educational goal is to earn my bachelors degree with a major in environmental engineering and a minor in international studies. I aspire to continue to learn from fellow conservationists as well as taking on new experiences like traveling to natural treasures such as the Great Barrier Reef to learn how to best preserve them. I’ll ensure that even outside the classroom, I’ll never stop educating myself. I would like to be remembered for being kind, compassionate and my volunteering efforts. During my time in high school I have volunteered at the following organizations: KIHS Beach Cleanups → Cleaning trash in local beaches and parks. Wonder in the Wild → Environmental school where we teach responsible outdoorsmanship. Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center → Promote environmental stewardship and awareness. Night to Shine → Attend prom organized for special needs teens as their date or “buddy”. Anthony's Run → Local 5k dedicated to ending opioid and drug abuse in our community. Rowan’s Run → Local 5k event to promote awareness for those with special needs. Thanksgiving Food Bank and Delivery → Collection and distribution of nonperishable goods. I have learned the most from the Night to Shine organization. They give people who are differently abled a true prom that they may have never had before. This community of people have inspired and changed my life more than I could have ever imagined. Year 1: Constince was a charming boy who you would never know experienced the world differently from the rest of us. While he was shy at first, once on the dance floor, he lit up like a beam in the night. Constince showed me sometimes even the quietest people can tell the funniest jokes and the best stories if you give them a chance to. Year 2: Sheila had a wheelchair and was older than most of the guests. When I asked if she wanted to dance, she smiled and shook her head. We may have only said two words to each other, but she seemed content watching the young people enjoy their evening. Sheila taught me that some experiences transcend words. Year 3: Joe was the life of the party and known as the king of the prom. He was never afraid to try a new dance move or sing karaoke. He made a girl like me sing Journey in front of 100+ people and not regret it to this day. Joe taught me to live life to the fullest and never fear embarrassment. Night to Shine changed my perspective on volunteering. Before, I thought volunteering was all about how I could help my community and make a difference but I now see that the opposite is just as true; they helped me just as much as I hope I helped them. All of the people that I met through this event taught me something different and brought me a new sense of empathy, growth, and perspective. I would like people to remember me this way in hopes of being an inspiration for them to find an organization to volunteer with and learn first hand that you get so much more than you give.
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