I am currently pursuing a degree in Landscape Architecture, and after graduation, I hope to continue into the field of city planning. I chose this field because I have always been interested in how the spaces around us affect the way we live, interact, and feel. Landscape architecture has taught me that design is more than making a place look beautiful; it can help solve problems, bring communities together, protect the environment, and make everyday spaces more functional and accessible. As I have continued studying Landscape Architecture, I have become especially interested in city planning because I want to make a difference on a larger scale. Whether it is designing parks and public spaces, improving walkability, managing stormwater, or creating spaces that bring communities together, I want my future career to have a positive impact on the people who live there. I do not believe I am more deserving than every other applicant because I know there are many hardworking and passionate students applying for this scholarship. However, I believe my dedication, perseverance, and passion for my future set me apart. My journey through college has not always been easy, and I have experienced personal challenges that have affected both my life and my academic performance. During college, my family experienced an incredibly difficult situation involving the health of my grandfather, who was my only remaining grandparent. Watching someone I loved to go through such a difficult time was emotionally challenging and affected me more than I initially realized. It became difficult to balance my emotions, family responsibilities, and schoolwork, but this experience taught me how quickly personal circumstances can impact every part of your life. Although this was a difficult period, I have learned from it and grown because of it. I have learned the importance of asking for help and support when I need it rather than trying to handle everything on my own, and I have become more determined to continue working toward my goals even when life does not go as planned. These experiences have made me more understanding, resilient, and appreciative of the opportunities I have. I am passionate about Landscape Architecture and city planning because I believe the places we create can genuinely affect people's lives, and I want to use my education and future career to help create communities that are welcoming, functional, sustainable, and enjoyable for the people who live in them. Receiving this scholarship would help me continue pursuing my education and career goals while allowing me to focus on becoming a professional who can make a meaningful difference in the communities I serve. I am proud of how far I have come, and I am excited to continue learning and working toward the future I have envisioned for myself.

Service is something that has been a continuous evolution of character and commitment for me. My community service journey started at a young age, back when I was in middle school helping my mom with Starkville community work around the city. In high school one club that really shaped me for my love of community service was Crown Club. I joined my freshmen year of highschool and stuck it out all the way to my senior year. I held many titles in this club like; Vice President, Head of Education, and Head of Community Service. At the time, I viewed crown club as an opportunity to get involved, but it quickly became my favorite after school club I was a part of. I knew when my final days of crown club were coming up that I wanted to continue an experience like I had with crown club. Getting to be a part of a women led and women service club made me realize how much I wanted to rush a sorority going into Mississippi State University. Ultimately this decision resulted in me finding my home to Delta Delta Delta at MSU. Now, as a sophomore and an initiated member of the Beta Mu chapter, I understand that crown club merely was the spark that lit the way for my love for my community. Tri Delta provided me with a clear purpose: supporting not only my community but something bigger, St.Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Our mission is simple yet profound - ensuring that no family ever receives a bill for treatment, travel, housing, or food. Knowing that my efforts directly contribute to saving children’s lives drives every action I take within the sorority. Our fundraising efforts are relentless and deeply integrated into campus life. Every fall semester, one of our big things we host is called “Swinging for St.Jude”, a massive softball tournament that has become a staple of the Mississippi State experience. It brings together sororities, fraternities, and various student clubs in a friendly competition. While the games are fun, the amount of money and people coming to support is the reason I love it so much. In the spring, we shift our focus with “Delta’s Diner”. For this philanthropy event, we sell five dollar tickets that allow you to stop by the Tri Delta house and get a burger, soda, and ice-cream. It not only brings together the Starkville community but we end up raising a ton of money just from the five dollar tickets we all sell. I am incredibly proud to say that the Mississippi State chapter of Delta Delta Delta is a national powerhouse in philanthropy. Recently, our chapter was ranked as the fifth highest fundraising chapter in the entire nation and first in our specific category. In just one recent year, the women of Beta Mu raised a remarkable $155,632. This local success is a vital piece of a much larger puzzle, contributing to Tri Delta’s historic national milestone of raising over $100 million for St. Jude during our twenty-five-year partnership. Reflecting on my transition from high school community service clubs like Crown Club to a college sophomore in Tri Delta, I see a clear trajectory. I have gone from learning the basics of service to executing large-scale philanthropic operations that in the end help to save lives of young children with cancer. I would not be who I am today without my love for my community.

I am a part of many clubs and organizations that give back to the community, the most important one to me is Crown Club. I joined Crown Club because I knew their cause was very important, the club gives back to less fortunate families in our city. I have built beds for kids who do not have beds at their houses, have gone Christmas shopping for kids, donated hygienic products for families, done backpacks for kids, had princess tea parties, reading railroads, and so much more. Witnessing the joy and gratitude of these children when receiving these items is truly heartwarming and reinforces my dedication to the club's cause. Apart from Crown Club, my involvement in other clubs has also left a profound impact on me. Whether it involves supporting my school or participating in community clean-ups, I am deeply passionate about giving back to our incredible city and making it a better place for everyone. This commitment extends to my future aspirations as well. I aspire to pursue a career in landscape architecture, which aligns perfectly with my desire to continue contributing to my community. Being a landscape architect will let me be able to give back to my city by helping my city grow into something amazing. I mostly want to design parks and public spaces where everyone can enjoy something. I want to create playgrounds, city pools, and spacious park spaces for people of all ages to enjoy. Another one of my focuses is helping out poorer neighborhoods, I want people to be proud of where they live. I want my city to grow and prosper from the work I do. Being involved in a number of organizations and clubs has had an impact on my view of the importance of community service. These experiences not only changed me into a more selfless and empathic person, but it has also taught me vital skills like leadership, teamwork, and management. These skills are bound to be useful for me in the future. The possibilities to participate in my community have been beneficial. I have witnessed first-hand the great influence we can have on the lives of others, especially those who are less fortunate. I am excited to continue my community service activities and use my skills and drive to benefit my society. In conclusion, my involvement in these groups has not only enhanced my life but also spurred my desire to continue giving back to my community in meaningful ways.

I am a high school senior and plan to go into Landscape Architecture when I go to college. I have always loved giving back to my community be it cleaning up a park or holding our annual "Princess Tea Parties" where kids can come and hang out with their favorite princesses. I decided on becoming a Landscape Architecture because I knew I wanted to help my community grow into something great. I believe the environment around us deeply impacts a person's self and a person's sense of identity. Landscape Architecture not only builds upon aesthetics but also offers an opportunity to shape spaces into something for the community and people. My goal as a landscape architect is to contribute to and enhance my community. I envision parks, public spaces, and recreational areas that serve as focal points for collective activities that people can enjoy. I also intend to keep up my community service projects on the side of academics and my future job. I want to initiate projects that go beyond traditional design, focusing on ecological sustainability and the integration of green spaces into cities, small and large. By fostering a collaborative approach, I hope to empower people to take pride and ownership in the communities they live in, I want people to feel proud from where they came. Another way I hope to reach others is by creating workshops or community service projects to get people to help make their towns and cities beautiful. I want to center these service projects on helping those in need or those who just need a little boost. For projects like picking up trash or helping build a house for someone, I want everyone to get involved and help out with this cause. By having a sense of environmental responsibility, my goal is to contribute to the development of a community that is not only visually appealing but also characterized by a resilient commitment to the environment. In essence, my vision as a landscape architect goes beyond creating visually appealing spaces; it encompasses a holistic approach that involves, empowers, and uplifts the community. I want to help anyone who needs help and I strive to do so in the future. I am dedicated to utilizing my skills, knowledge, and creativity to contribute meaningfully to the community I call home. I aim to make an ever-lasting and positive impact on the world around me.

Out of everyone from the show, I would have to say Kelly Kapoor is who I relate to most. During the show, Kelly is seen to be energetic, confident, and expressive. I relate to her in a way that I also embrace (almost all of) the same qualities. Like her, I always bring a vibrant energy that propels me forward. Kelly has a ton of confidence, and I feel that I am similarly grounded and unafraid to express my own opinions, just like her throughout the show. I not only relate with her personality-wise but just her as a whole. Kelly is honestly one of my favorite characters from The Office, she's such a funny character to watch. I love the kind of awkward humor in the show, and it's shaped my sense of humor to find comedy in ordinary situations. I think another thing that drew me to the humor of The Office is that there isn't a laughing track, that's shaped how I watch other sitcom shows. I have found humor in everyday tasks that relate to the show in a way. The Office does a great job of capturing realistic workplace scenarios and dynamics and finds a way to make it almost laughable. The Office has been a big part of my life. It started as something that would be put on TV for background noise but now I watch the show weekly and I am always going back to rewatch.