As a recovering runner, I know exactly how much an injury can derail your life. In a snap of your fingers, years of training and hard work can vanish. I was running on the treadmill one day when an ache in my heel became inflamed. Going to the doctor, I was diagnosed with insertional Achilles tendonitis: an overuse injury. In the past, I have struggled with the limitations of the human body in vain, desperately pushing my body past its physical limits. This unwillingness to give up made me push through the pain for my upcoming race, regardless of the consequences. After winning the state record for the 50 miler for women 19 and under, I was in serious pain and subjected to weeks of physical therapy. I mourned the loss of painless mobility. This is why, in the future, I want to pursue becoming a physical therapist. By getting my doctorate, I could work with people directly to put their lives back on track. Having sufficient empathy from my past humbling experience, I know I would have a perspective unique to myself, better equipping me to provide for the mental needs of my clients. Being in incessant pain is debilitating and depressing as your freedom is stripped brutally from you. While doctors often deal out bad news, I want to be a PT because I can then work with patients to regain their old lives. This is important to me because I don't want anyone else to have to go through what I had to. Years of difficult training and rigorous coursework have given me a mentality to be the strength my clients would need in the face of uncertainty. The demand for physical therapists is increasing yearly and so we need more qualified students to follow the call to action. I believe that I can achieve much as a medical professional and know that it would also allow me a satisfying profession. Having helped people in the past with issues, I know that I am most content when I see those around me be happy. This scholarship would give me the financial means to pursue a career that would enable me to give back to the world what it so generously has given to me. I hope to receive this scholarship as I know it will go to good use as physical therapy school is expensive to say the least!

Moving to a new state at a young age, scared and shy, I had a difficult time finding a place where I belonged outside of the pages of my book. It took years of depression, anxiety, and loneliness to grasp that liberating reality. I think that is why I have a passion for helping immigrants and foreigners. They often come to this country amid great problems like racism and nativism. My heart goes out to those who feel alone and despised in new environments, thus I have made it a personal mission of mine to give back. Not only have I donated to missionary work aimed to improve the lives of underprivileged people globally, but I have participated in many volunteering efforts. I have raised money to build wells in Africa, spread awareness of foreign cultures, learned Chinese to act as a cultural bridge, tutored/mentored foreign exchange students, and been a part of my school's International Cultures Organization. It was only after finding peace in the security of my faith that I was able to work in the lives of those around me. I hope that as I continue to advance in life, I provide a community for every lonely and neglected person I encounter. My journey in life and with my mental health has been enlightening to say the least. It has revealed to me the sadness and inequality we face internationally. I want, more than ever, to be an agent of change. Inclusivity to all people is essential in order to create a better world for everyone. I feel that it is my responsibility to be an example to my family and my community of what it means to reach out to everyone with open arms. Everyone deserves a support system because humans were meant to be in relationships with one another. We must consistently push back against excuses and make a positive change. No one should be ashamed of who they are when all they've done is exist.

I am Emma Haupt and a senior at Rock Bridge. I am the 50 mile ultra marathon record holder for my state and age group. Other than running, I love reading, going to church, watching movies, and helping others. I want to pursue a college education so I can become a physical therapist. With this education, I can hopefully help others like me who live with painful mobility due to injuries. Art and stem mean a lot to me because of their historical significance. In my opinion, the practice of art or science gets better with age. It can be argued that, over time, modern day science has revealed the way people thought while art revealed the way people felt. For this reason, by examining the way our ancestors thought and felt, we can not only learn about our past, but we can also learn from our mistakes. We know the earth is not the center of the universe not in spite of Copernicus but BECAUSE of him. It took brave individuals to make theories for them then to be disputed and disproved. Art, on the other hand, goes alongside science because it describes the environments these scientific ideas sprung forth from. From war to culture to religion, the times shaped the people and thus their minds. It is the significance of art and science that make me hold both in reverence. Meanwhile, as said before, by analyzing the progression of art, science, and their patrons, we can continue to grow as a society. Many art pieces around the world reveal frustration about the times they were created in like in opposition to political scandal. These pieces remind us of what happens when we make poor decisions. The artists will die, but the pieces(if cared for) can survive for years to come. For science, the work of Newton had inspired generations to come to challenge gravity and its limits. Now, we have planes and rocket ships. Though, these massive technological innovations did not happen over night. It took a government to establish programs, people to fund projects, engineers to build, mathematicians to calculate, and more. We, as a society, have grown from building rudimentary houses to symmetric skyscrapers. My favorite example of a perfect art/stem match are maps. I know, it's weird to think a common item such as a map is something worth noting. It is the fact that modern maps are as reliable and accessible today that makes them so astounding. The maps we use today, whether on our phones or on paper, have taken thousands of years to be created. You needed cartographers, translators, scientists, artists, traders, and others to make a map. Sometimes these areas were under conflict or across oceans and desserts. They were often incorrect, disproportionate in size and shape. Science has been used to calculate the size, shape, and distance of geological features while art has been used to recreate these calculated blueprints. These maps were once paper and are now on computers and cellphones. Right now, I am currently using arc gis for my engineering internship to locate pipelines. We often take our knowledge of location for granted, but it is because maps are so readily available that we can travel across the globe. Our ability to accurately transport ourselves, families, and homes to different places has only increased our global connectivity and interactions. By using both science and art, we have tapped into knowledge to better our society gradually. It is because of this that maps are the perfect example.

Years ago, in a suburb of Atlanta, I was getting ready to make the biggest transition of my life: I was moving. From the Southeast to the Midwest, my parents had decided to upend our lives and transplant us to the middle of nowhere. It was at my new elementary school Rock Bridge that I started 4th grade-alone and scared. It took years of struggling with loneliness and social anxiety to manipulate my puzzle piece so that I could fit into the bigger picture of my new life. Depression and social anxiety played a key part of my life for years because I always felt like an outsider amongst students whose own parents were born there. In an effort to make something of myself, to succeed in the face of hardship, I decided that I would still progress myself. Always being a book nerd, I continued to delve into reading and into my other subjects as well. I was encouraged by teachers' praises and kept reaching higher and toward harder classes. A straight A student, I kept this mentality throughout middle school and into high school where I found more people like me. It took finding what almost broke me to turn me into what I am today. It took a considerable force to push me into changing my entire way of life and identity. Had I found a supportive community, I would have cared less about my education-as most children do. But when it became the only star I could wish upon to liberate me, its utility shone ever brighter. The idea that with a bit of grit and mental determination I could accomplish anything was motivating. I could do and be anything I wanted. If I became a success like becoming the president, I could prove to everyone that that little girl was valid and worthy, regardless of the way people treated her. Over time however, it became less about proving myself to them and more to me. With all my activities like running, my life became a balancing act. This constant business revealed to me that the possibility of proving my worth to others in the future was not enough to keep working myself to the bone. I guess it was this point that I started devoting the hours spent bettering myself to me and not to disprove the people who probably didn't remember my name. Now, I understand that being good enough for me is way more important than other peoples' opinions. Others will move away and find new lives, I, on the other hand, will always have myself.

As a recovering runner, I know exactly how much an injury can derail your life. In a snap of your fingers, years of training and hard work can vanish. I was running on the treadmill one day when an ache in my heel became inflamed. Going to the doctor, I was diagnosed with insertional Achilles tendonitis: an overuse injury. In the past, I have struggled with the limitations of the human body in vain, desperately pushing my body past its physical limits. This unwillingness to give up made me push through the pain for my upcoming race, regardless of the consequences. After winning the state record for the 50 miler for women 19 and under, I was in serious pain and subjected to weeks of physical therapy. I mourned the loss of painless mobility. This is why, in the future, I want to pursue becoming a physical therapist. By getting my Ph.D., I could work with people directly to put their lives back on track. Having sufficient empathy from my past humbling experience, I know I would have a perspective unique to myself, better equipping me to provide for the mental needs of my clients. Being in incessant pain is debilitating and depressing as your freedom is stripped brutally from you. While doctors often deal out bad news, I want to be a PT because I can then work with patients to regain their old lives. This is important to me because I don't want anyone else to have to go through what I had to. Years of difficult training and rigorous coursework have given me a mentality to be the strength my clients would need in the face of uncertainty. The demand for physical therapists is increasing yearly and so we need more qualified students to follow the call to action. I believe that I can achieve much as a medical professional and know that it would also allow me a satisfying profession. Having helped people in the past with issues, I know that I am most content when I see those around me be happy. This scholarship would give me the financial means to pursue a career that would enable me to give back to the world what it so generously has given to me. I hope to receive this scholarship as I know it will go to good use as physical therapy school is expensive to say the least!

Psalm 23:5, "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." I don't think many non religious people realize that believers often struggle with their mental health as well, regardless of their faith. I certainly have. Moving to a new state at a young age, scared and shy, I had a difficult time finding a place where I belonged outside of the pages of my book. But, this verse is special to me because it reminds me that I have a place to belong with my savior. I never have to change myself for others-I can be my true self because I know I belong to something greater than this world has to offer. It took years of depression, anxiety, and loneliness to grasp that liberating reality. I think that is why I have a passion for helping immigrants and foreigners. They often come to this country amid great problems like racism and nativism. My heart goes out to those who feel alone and despised in new environments, thus I have made it a personal mission of mine to give back. Not only have I donated to missionary work aimed to improve the lives of underprivileged people globally, but I have participated in many volunteering efforts. I have raised money to build wells in Africa, spread awareness of foreign cultures, learned Chinese to act as a cultural bridge, tutored/mentored foreign exchange students, and been a part of my school's International Cultures Organization. It was only after finding peace in the security of my faith that I was able to work in the lives of those around me. I hope that as I continue to advance in life, I provide a community for every lonely and neglected person I encounter. I can only imagine the hardships those with different limitations must face. I admit, being Caucasian and a native citizen has given me more opportunities to succeed without many obstacles. My journey in life and with my mental health has been enlightening to say the least. It has revealed to me the sadness and inequality we face internationally. I want, more than ever, to be an agent of change. Inclusivity to all people is essential in order to create a better world for everyone. I feel that it is my responsibility to be an example to my family and my community of what it means to reach out to everyone with open arms. Everyone deserves a support system because humans were meant to be in relationships with one another. We must consistently push back against excuses and make a positive change.No one should be ashamed of who they are when all they've done is exist. It is infuriating to witness the lows to which our people sink in order to make their lives easier at the expense of those around them.

Psalm 23:5, "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." I don't think many non religious people realize that believers often struggle with their mental health as well, regardless of their faith. I certainly have. Moving to a new state at a young age, scared and shy, I had a difficult time finding a place where I belonged outside of the pages of my book. But, this verse is special to me because it reminds me that I have a place to belong with my savior. I never have to change myself for others-I can be my true self because I know I belong to something greater than this world has to offer. It took years of depression, anxiety, and loneliness to grasp that liberating reality. I think that is why I have a passion for helping immigrants and foreigners. They often come to this country amid great problems like racism and nativism. My heart goes out to those who feel alone and despised in new environments, thus I have made it a personal mission of mine to give back. Not only have I donated to missionary work aimed to improve the lives of underprivileged people globally, but I have participated in many volunteering efforts. I have raised money to build wells in Africa, spread awareness of foreign cultures, learned Chinese to act as a cultural bridge, tutored/mentored foreign exchange students, and been a part of my school's International Cultures Organization. It was only after finding peace in the security of my faith that I was able to work in the lives of those around me. I hope that as I continue to advance in life, I provide a community for every lonely and neglected person I encounter. I can only imagine the hardships those with different limitations must face. I admit, being Caucasian and a native citizen has given me more opportunities to succeed without many obstacles. My journey in life and with my mental health has been enlightening to say the least. It has revealed to me the sadness and inequality we face internationally. I want, more than ever, to be an agent of change. Inclusivity to all people is essential in order to create a better world for everyone. I feel that it is my responsibility to be an example to my family and my community of what it means to reach out to everyone with open arms. Everyone deserves a support system because humans were meant to be in relationships with one another. We must consistently push back against excuses and make a positive change.No one should be ashamed of who they are when all they've done is exist. It is infuriating to witness the lows to which our people sink in order to make their lives easier at the expense of those around them.

I want to go into a stem field, however, I will focus on Andy Warhol. From watching his character portrayed on Scooby-Doo to my father commenting on his unique style, I've always been attracted to the simplicity of his work. I'm not an artist by nature and often times question the awe given to some abstract pieces. But, Andy Warhol inspires passion and brings attention to the society he lived in, leaving behind a breadcrumb trail, thus guiding modern generations to follow his train of thinking.

As a recovering runner, I know exactly how much an injury can derail your life. In a snap of your fingers, years of training and hard work can vanish. I was running on the treadmill one day when an ache in my heel became inflamed. Going to the doctor, I was diagnosed with insertional Achilles tendonitis: an overuse injury. In the past, I have struggled with the limitations of the human body in vain, desperately pushing my body past its physical limits. This unwillingness to give up made me push through the pain for my upcoming race, regardless of the consequences. After winning the state record for the 50 miler for women 19 and under, I was in serious pain and subjected to weeks of physical therapy. I mourned the loss of painless mobility. This is why, in the future, I want to pursue becoming a physical therapist. By getting my PHD, I could work with people directly to put their lives back on track. Having sufficient empathy from my past humbling experience, I know I would have a perspective unique to myself, better equipping me to provide for the mental needs of my clients. Being in incessant pain is debilitating and depressing as your freedom is stripped brutally from you. While doctors often deal out bad news, I want to be a PT because I can then work with patients to regain their old lives. This is important to me because I don't want anyone else to have to go through what I had to. Years of difficult training and rigorous coursework have given me a mentality to be the strength my clients would need in the face of uncertainty. The demand for physical therapists is increasing yearly and so we need more qualified students to follow the call to action. I believe that I can achieve much as a medical professional and know that it would also allow me a satisfying profession. Having helped people in the past with issues, I know that I am most content when I see those around me be happy. This scholarship would give me the financial means to pursue a career that would enable me to give back to the world what it so generously has given to me. I hope to receive this scholarship as I know it will go to good use as physical therapy school is expensive to say the least!

As a recovering runner, I know exactly how much an injury can derail your life. In a snap of your fingers, years of training and hard work can vanish. I was running on the treadmill one day when an ache in my heel became inflamed. Going to the doctor, I was diagnosed with insertional Achilles tendonitis: an overuse injury. In the past, I have struggled with the limitations of the human body in vain, desperately pushing my body past its physical limits. This unwillingness to give up made me push through the pain for my upcoming race, regardless of the consequences. After winning the state record for the 50 miler for women 19 and under, I was in serious pain and subjected to weeks of physical therapy. I mourned the loss of painless mobility. This is why, in the future, I want to pursue becoming a physical therapist. By getting my Ph.D., I could work with people directly to put their lives back on track. Having sufficient empathy from my past humbling experience, I know I would have a perspective unique to myself, better equipping me to provide for the mental needs of my clients. Being in incessant pain is debilitating and depressing as your freedom is stripped brutally from you. While doctors often deal out bad news, I want to be a PT because I can then work with patients to regain their old lives. This is important to me because I don't want anyone else to have to go through what I had to. Years of difficult training and rigorous coursework have given me a mentality to be the strength my clients would need in the face of uncertainty. The demand for physical therapists is increasing yearly and so we need more qualified students to follow the call to action. I believe that I can achieve much as a medical professional and know that it would also allow me a satisfying profession. Having helped people in the past with issues, I know that I am most content when I see those around me be happy. This scholarship would give me the financial means to pursue a career that would enable me to give back to the world what it so generously has given to me. I hope to receive this scholarship as I know it will go to good use as physical therapy school is expensive to say the least!

Years ago, I lived in a suburban area of Atlanta. My father had gotten a movie from a friend for my sister Mac and I to watch: Spirited Away by Studio Ghibli. Never before had I been so mesmerized and confused at the same time. As it was made by a foreign company, the characters, plot, setting, and dialogue were different than the animated movies I had watched in the past. However "strange" it was at first, watching it incessantly for months was one of many things in my childhood that projected me into a passion for international cultures. Having experiences with people and things that contrasted directly with my traditional upbringing was exciting. Thus, I took Mandarin Chinese, joined the international cultures club, and tutored foreign exchange students. To this day, I plan on travelling the world and getting immersed in new environments-something I am immensely looking forward to.

As a recovering runner, I know exactly how much an injury can derail your life. In a snap of your fingers, years of training and hard work can vanish. I was running on the treadmill one day when an ache in my heel became inflamed. Going to the doctor, I was diagnosed with insertional Achilles tendonitis: an overuse injury. In the past, I have struggled with the limitations of the human body in vain, desperately pushing my body past its physical limits. This unwillingness to give up made me push through the pain for my upcoming race, regardless of the consequences. After winning the state record for the 50 miler for women 19 and under, I was in serious pain and subjected to weeks of physical therapy. I mourned the loss of painless mobility. This is why, in the future, I want to pursue becoming a physical therapist. By getting my PHD, I could work with people directly to put their lives back on track. Having sufficient empathy from my past humbling experience, I know I would have a perspective unique to myself, better equipping me to provide for the mental needs of my clients. Being in incessant pain is debilitating and depressing as your freedom is stripped brutally from you. While doctors often deal out bad news, I want to be a PT because I can then work with patients to regain their old lives. This is important to me because I don't want anyone else to have to go through what I had to. Years of difficult training and rigorous coursework have given me a mentality to be the strength my clients would need in the face of uncertainty. The demand for physical therapists is increasing yearly and so we need more qualified students to follow the call to action. I believe that I can achieve much as a medical professional and know that it would also allow me a satisfying profession. Having helped people in the past with issues, I know that I am most content when I see those around me be happy. This scholarship would give me the financial means to pursue a career that would enable me to give back to the world what it so generously has given to me. I hope to receive this scholarship as I know it will go to good use as physical therapy school is expensive to say the least!

Psalm 23:5, "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." I don't think many non religious people realize that believers often struggle with their mental health as well, regardless of their faith. I certainly have. Moving to a new state at a young age, scared and shy, I had a difficult time finding a place where I belonged outside of the pages of my book. But, this verse is special to me because it reminds me that I have a place to belong with my savior. I never have to change myself for others-I can be my true self because I know I belong to something greater than this world has to offer. It took years of depression, anxiety, and loneliness to grasp that liberating reality. I think that is why I have a passion for helping immigrants and foreigners. They often come to this country amid great problems like racism and nativism. My heart goes out to those who feel alone and despised in new environments, thus I have made it a personal mission of mine to give back. Not only have I donated to missionary work aimed to improve the lives of underprivileged people globally, but I have participated in many volunteering efforts. I have raised money to build wells in Africa, spread awareness of foreign cultures, learned Chinese to act as a cultural bridge, tutored/mentored foreign exchange students, and been a part of my school's International Cultures Organization. It was only after finding peace in the security of my faith that I was able to work in the lives of those around me. I hope that as I continue to advance in life, I provide a community for every lonely and neglected person I encounter. I can only imagine the hardships those with different limitations must face. I admit, being Caucasian and a native citizen has given me more opportunities to succeed without many obstacles. My journey in life and with my mental health has been enlightening to say the least. It has revealed to me the sadness and inequality we face internationally. I want, more than ever, to be an agent of change. Inclusivity to all people is essential in order to create a better world for everyone. I feel that it is my responsibility to be an example to my family and my community of what it means to reach out to everyone with open arms. Everyone deserves a support system because humans were meant to be in relationships with one another. We must consistently push back against excuses and make a positive change. I struggled with anxiety and depression for years because I didn't feel like I could talk to anyone about it. I was ashamed. No one should be ashamed of who they are when all they've done is exist. It is infuriating to witness the lows to which our people sink in order to make their lives easier at the expense of those around them.

Psalm 23:5, "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." I don't think many non religious people realize that believers often struggle with their mental health as well, regardless of their faith. I certainly have. Moving to a new state at a young age, scared and shy, I had a difficult time finding a place where I belonged outside of the pages of my book. But, this verse is special to me because it reminds me that I have a place to belong with my savior. I never have to change myself for others-I can be my true self because I know I belong to something greater than this world has to offer. It took years of depression, anxiety, and loneliness to grasp that liberating reality. I think that is why I have a passion for helping immigrants and foreigners. They often come to this country amid great problems like racism and nativism. My heart goes out to those who feel alone and despised in new environments, thus I have made it a personal mission of mine to give back. Not only have I donated to missionary work aimed to improve the lives of underprivileged people globally, but I have participated in many volunteering efforts. I have raised money to build wells in Africa, spread awareness of foreign cultures, learned Chinese to act as a cultural bridge, tutored/mentored foreign exchange students, and been a part of my school's International Cultures Organization. It was only after finding peace in the security of my faith that I was able to work in the lives of those around me. I hope that as I continue to advance in life, I provide a community for every lonely and neglected person I encounter. I can only imagine the hardships those with different limitations must face. I admit, being Caucasian and a native citizen has given me more opportunities to succeed without many obstacles. My journey in life and with my mental health has been enlightening to say the least. It has revealed to me the sadness and inequality we face internationally. I want, more than ever, to be an agent of change. Inclusivity to all people is essential in order to create a better world for everyone. I feel that it is my responsibility to be an example to my family and my community of what it means to reach out to everyone with open arms. Everyone deserves a support system because humans were meant to be in relationships with one another. We must consistently push back against excuses and make a positive change. No one should be ashamed of who they are when all they've done is exist. It is infuriating to witness the lows to which our people sink in order to make their lives easier at the expense of those around them. This is especially true for the unborn as they are rarely advocated for. They deserve the right to life as everyone else and we must stop using their vulnerability as a excuse to abuse them as we do all minorities. Abortion and the pressure to abort is depressing and should be altered immediately.

As a recovering runner, I know exactly how much an injury can derail your life. In a snap of your fingers, years of training and hard work can vanish. I was running on the treadmill one day when an ache in my heel became inflamed. Going to the doctor, I was diagnosed with insertional Achilles tendonitis: an overuse injury. In the past, I have struggled with the limitations of the human body in vain, desperately pushing my body past its physical limits. This unwillingness to give up made me push through the pain for my upcoming race, regardless of the consequences. After winning the state record for the 50 miler for women 19 and under, I was in serious pain and subjected to weeks of physical therapy. I mourned the loss of painless mobility. This is why, in the future, I want to pursue becoming a physical therapist. By getting my PHD, I could work with people directly to put their lives back on track. Having sufficient empathy from my past humbling experience, I know I would have a perspective unique to myself, better equipping me to provide for the mental needs of my clients. Being in incessant pain is debilitating and depressing as your freedom is stripped brutally from you. While doctors often deal out bad news, I want to be a PT because I can then work with patients to regain their old lives. This is important to me because I don't want anyone else to have to go through what I had to. Years of difficult training and rigorous coursework have given me a mentality to be the strength my clients would need in the face of uncertainty. The demand for physical therapists is increasing yearly and so we need more qualified students to follow the call to action. I believe that I can achieve much as a medical professional and know that it would also allow me a satisfying profession. Having helped people in the past with issues, I know that I am most content when I see those around me be happy. This scholarship would give me the financial means to pursue a career that would enable me to give back to the world what it so generously has given to me. I think that is why I have a passion for helping immigrants and foreigners, as they have more difficulties I have(as I have been blessed to be raised in a prosperous nation). They often come to this country amid great problems like racism and nativism. My heart goes out to those who feel alone and despised in new environments, thus I have made it a personal mission of mine to give back. Not only have I donated to missionary work aimed to improve the lives of underprivileged people globally, but I have participated in many volunteering efforts. I have raised money to build wells in Africa, spread awareness of foreign cultures, learned Chinese to act as a cultural bridge, tutored/mentored foreign exchange students, and been a part of my school's International Cultures Organization. It was only after finding peace in the security of my faith that I was able to work in the lives of those around me. I hope that as I continue to advance in life, I provide a community for every lonely and neglected person I encounter.

As a recovering runner, I know exactly how much an injury can derail your life. In a snap of your fingers, years of training and hard work can vanish. I was running on the treadmill one day when an ache in my heel became inflamed. Going to the doctor, I was diagnosed with insertional Achilles tendonitis: an overuse injury. In the past, I have struggled with the limitations of the human body in vain, desperately pushing my body past its physical limits. This unwillingness to give up made me push through the pain for my upcoming race, regardless of the consequences. After winning the state record for the 50 miler for women 19 and under, I was in serious pain and subjected to weeks of physical therapy. I mourned the loss of painless mobility. This is why, in the future, I want to pursue becoming a physical therapist. By getting my PHD, I could work with people directly to put their lives back on track. Having sufficient empathy from my past humbling experience, I know I would have a perspective unique to myself, better equipping me to provide for the mental needs of my clients. Being in incessant pain is debilitating and depressing as your freedom is stripped brutally from you. While doctors often deal out bad news, I want to be a PT because I can then work with patients to regain their old lives. This is important to me because I don't want anyone else to have to go through what I had to. Years of difficult training and rigorous coursework have given me a mentality to be the strength my clients would need in the face of uncertainty. The demand for physical therapists is increasing yearly and so we need more qualified students to follow the call to action. I believe that I can achieve much as a medical professional and know that it would also allow me a satisfying profession. Having helped people in the past with issues, I know that I am most content when I see those around me be happy. This scholarship would give me the financial means to pursue a career that would enable me to give back to the world what it so generously has given to me. I hope to receive this scholarship as I know it will go to good use as physical therapy school is expensive to say the least! As a child of three, going to college will be a serious expense for myself and my family. I want to become a physical therapist to help those in physical pain regain painless mobility. However, physical therapy school and an undergraduate degree would be very expensive and something I would need help to pay for. I would be very grateful to receive this scholarship because it would allow me to pursue a passion of mine and allow me to be content through the aiding of others. I know that I can make a difference in the world. I just need the means to do so.

As a recovering runner, I know exactly how much an injury can derail your life. In a snap of your fingers, years of training and hard work can vanish. I was running on the treadmill one day when an ache in my heel became inflamed. Going to the doctor, I was diagnosed with insertional Achilles tendonitis: an overuse injury. In the past, I have struggled with the limitations of the human body in vain, desperately pushing my body past its physical limits. This unwillingness to give up made me push through the pain for my upcoming race, regardless of the consequences. After winning the state record for the 50 miler for women 19 and under, I was in serious pain and subjected to weeks of physical therapy. I mourned the loss of painless mobility. This is why, in the future, I want to pursue becoming a physical therapist. By getting my PHD, I could work with people directly to put their lives back on track. Having sufficient empathy from my past humbling experience, I know I would have a perspective unique to myself, better equipping me to provide for the mental needs of my clients. Being in incessant pain is debilitating and depressing as your freedom is stripped brutally from you. While doctors often deal out bad news, I want to be a PT because I can then work with patients to regain their old lives. This is important to me because I don't want anyone else to have to go through what I had to. Years of difficult training and rigorous coursework have given me a mentality to be the strength my clients would need in the face of uncertainty. The demand for physical therapists is increasing yearly and so we need more qualified students to follow the call to action. I believe that I can achieve much as a medical professional and know that it would also allow me a satisfying profession. Having helped people in the past with issues, I know that I am most content when I see those around me be happy. This scholarship would give me the financial means to pursue a career that would enable me to give back to the world what it so generously has given to me. I hope to receive this scholarship as I know it will go to good use as physical therapy school is expensive to say the least! Running, exercising, nutrition, and health is a form of art. For years, portraits and sculptures have been erected in the form of the body. The human form is strong and is truly miraculous, surviving against all odds. Each system had coexist to create a living organism. In a sense, being a physical therapist is like editing the human body. Just like learning to paint, it requires patience, practice, and failure. This is why physical therapy is so aspiring to me. As a child of three, going to college will be a serious expense for myself and my family. I want to become a physical therapist to help those in physical pain regain painless mobility. However, physical therapy school and an undergraduate degree would be very expensive and something I would need help to pay for. I would be very grateful to receive this scholarship because it would allow me to pursue a passion of mine and allow me to be content through the aiding of others. I know that I can make a difference in the world. I just need the means to do so.

Psalm 23:5, "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." I don't think many non religious people realize that believers often struggle with their mental health as well, regardless of their faith. I certainly have. Moving to a new state at a young age, scared and shy, I had a difficult time finding a place where I belonged outside of the pages of my book. But, this verse is special to me because it reminds me that I have a place to belong with my savior. I never have to change myself for others-I can be my true self because I know I belong to something greater than this world has to offer. It took years of depression, anxiety, and loneliness to grasp that liberating reality. I think that is why I have a passion for helping immigrants and foreigners. They often come to this country amid great problems like racism and nativism. My heart goes out to those who feel alone and despised in new environments, thus I have made it a personal mission of mine to give back. Not only have I donated to missionary work aimed to improve the lives of underprivileged people globally, but I have participated in many volunteering efforts. I have raised money to build wells in Africa, spread awareness of foreign cultures, learned Chinese to act as a cultural bridge, tutored/mentored foreign exchange students, and been a part of my school's International Cultures Organization. It was only after finding peace in the security of my faith that I was able to work in the lives of those around me. I hope that as I continue to advance in life, I provide a community for every lonely and neglected person I encounter. I can only imagine the hardships those with different limitations must face. I admit, being Caucasian and a native citizen has given me more opportunities to succeed without many obstacles. My journey in life and with my mental health has been enlightening to say the least. It has revealed to me the sadness and inequality we face internationally. I want, more than ever, to be an agent of change. Inclusivity to all people is essential in order to a create a better world for everyone. I feel that it is my responsibility to be an example to my family and my community of what it means to reach out to everyone with open arms. Everyone deserves a support system because humans were meant to be in relationships with one another. We must consistently push back against excuses and make a positive change. I struggled with anxiety and depression for years because I didn't feel like I could talk to anyone about it. I was ashamed. No one should be ashamed of who they are when all they've done is existed. It is infuriating to witness the lows to which our people sink in order to make their lives easier at the expense of those around them.

As a recovering runner, I know exactly how much an injury can derail your life. In a snap of your fingers, years of training and hard work can vanish. I was running on the treadmill one day when an ache in my heel became inflamed. Going to the doctor, I was diagnosed with insertional Achilles tendonitis: an overuse injury. In the past, I have struggled with the limitations of the human body in vain, desperately pushing my body past its physical limits. This unwillingness to give up made me push through the pain for my upcoming race, regardless of the consequences. After winning the state record for the 50 miler for women 19 and under, I was in serious pain and subjected to weeks of physical therapy. I mourned the loss of painless mobility. This is why, in the future, I want to pursue becoming a physical therapist. By getting my PHD, I could work with people directly to put their lives back on track. Having sufficient empathy from my past humbling experience, I know I would have a perspective unique to myself, better equipping me to provide for the mental needs of my clients. Being in incessant pain is debilitating and depressing as your freedom is stripped brutally from you. While doctors often deal out bad news, I want to be a PT because I can then work with patients to regain their old lives. This is important to me because I don't want anyone else to have to go through what I had to. Years of difficult training and rigorous coursework have given me a mentality to be the strength my clients would need in the face of uncertainty. The demand for physical therapists is increasing yearly and so we need more qualified students to follow the call to action. I believe that I can achieve much as a medical professional and know that it would also allow me a satisfying profession. Having helped people in the past with issues, I know that I am most content when I see those around me be happy. This scholarship would give me the financial means to pursue a career that would enable me to give back to the world what it so generously has given to me. I hope to receive this scholarship as I know it will go to good use as physical therapy school is expensive to say the least!

As a recovering runner, I know exactly how much an injury can derail your life. In a snap of your fingers, years of training and hard work can vanish. I was running on the treadmill one day when an ache in my heel became inflamed. Going to the doctor, I was diagnosed with insertional Achilles tendonitis: an overuse injury. In the past, I have struggled with the limitations of the human body in vain, desperately pushing my body past its physical limits. This unwillingness to give up made me push through the pain for my upcoming race, regardless of the consequences. After winning the state record for the 50 miler for women 19 and under, I was in serious pain and subjected to weeks of physical therapy. I mourned the loss of painless mobility. This is why, in the future, I want to pursue becoming a physical therapist. By getting my PHD, I could work with people directly as a medical leader to put their lives back on track. Having sufficient empathy from my past humbling experience, I know I would have a perspective unique to myself, better equipping me to provide for the mental needs of my clients. Being in incessant pain is debilitating and depressing as your freedom is stripped brutally from you. While doctors often deal out bad news, I want to be a PT because I can then work with patients to regain their old lives. This is important to me because I don't want anyone else to have to go through what I had to. Years of difficult training and rigorous coursework have given me a mentality to be the strength my clients would need in the face of uncertainty. The demand for physical therapists is increasing yearly and so we need more qualified students to follow the call to action. I believe that I can achieve much as a medical professional and know that it would also allow me a satisfying profession. Having helped people in the past with issues, I know that I am most content when I see those around me be happy. Being a leader means seeing a need and acting on it. I have seen so many around me struggle with injuries and the mental difficulty that comes with it. I hope to be a leader in my community by stepping up to plate and assisting those in physical pain. This scholarship would give me the financial means to pursue a career that would enable me to give back to the world what it so generously has given to me. I hope to receive this scholarship as I know it will go to good use as physical therapy school is expensive to say the least!

As a recovering runner, I know exactly how much an injury can derail your life. In a snap of your fingers, years of training and hard work can vanish. I was running on the treadmill one day when an ache in my heel became inflamed. Going to the doctor, I was diagnosed with insertional Achilles tendonitis: an overuse injury. In the past, I have struggled with the limitations of the human body in vain, desperately pushing my body past its physical limits. This unwillingness to give up made me push through the pain for my upcoming race, regardless of the consequences. After winning the state record for the 50 miler for women 19 and under, I was in serious pain and subjected to weeks of physical therapy. I mourned the loss of painless mobility. This is why, in the future, I want to pursue becoming a physical therapist. By getting my PHD, I could work with people directly to put their lives back on track. Having sufficient empathy from my past humbling experience, I know I would have a perspective unique to myself, better equipping me to provide for the mental needs of my clients. Being in incessant pain is debilitating and depressing as your freedom is stripped brutally from you. While doctors often deal out bad news, I want to be a PT because I can then work with patients to regain their old lives. This is important to me because I don't want anyone else to have to go through what I had to. Years of difficult training and rigorous coursework have given me a mentality to be the strength my clients would need in the face of uncertainty. The demand for physical therapists is increasing yearly and so we need more qualified students to follow the call to action. I believe that I can achieve much as a medical professional and know that it would also allow me a satisfying profession. Having helped people in the past with issues, I know that I am most content when I see those around me be happy. This scholarship would give me the financial means to pursue a career that would enable me to give back to the world what it so generously has given to me. I hope to receive this scholarship as I know it will go to good use as physical therapy school is expensive to say the least! As a child of three, going to college will be a serious expense for myself and my family. I want to become a physical therapist to help those in physical pain regain painless mobility. However, physical therapy school and an undergraduate degree would be very expensive and something I would need help to pay for. I would be very grateful to receive this scholarship because it would allow me to pursue a passion of mine and allow me to be content through the aiding of others. I know that I can make a difference in the world. I just need the means to do so.

Psalm 23:5, "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." I don't think many non religious people realize that believers often struggle with their mental health as well, regardless of their faith. I certainly have. Moving to a new state at a young age, scared and shy, I had a difficult time finding a place where I belonged outside of the pages of my book. But, this verse is special to me because it reminds me that I have a place to belong with my savior. I never have to change myself for others-I can be my true self because I know I belong to something greater than this world has to offer. It took years of depression, anxiety, and loneliness to grasp that liberating reality. I think that is why I have a passion for helping immigrants and foreigners. They often come to this country amid great problems like racism and nativism. My heart goes out to those who feel alone and despised in new environments, thus I have made it a personal mission of mine to give back. Not only have I donated to missionary work aimed to improve the lives of underprivileged people globally, but I have participated in many volunteering efforts. I have raised money to build wells in Africa, spread awareness of foreign cultures, learned Chinese to act as a cultural bridge, tutored/mentored foreign exchange students, and been a part of my school's International Cultures Organization. It was only after finding peace in the security of my faith that I was able to work in the lives of those around me. I hope that as I continue to advance in life, I provide a community for every lonely and neglected person I encounter.

As a recovering runner, I know exactly how much an injury can derail your life. In a snap of your fingers, years of training and hard work can vanish. I was running on the treadmill one day when a ache in my heel became inflamed. Going to the doctor, I was diagnosed with insertional Achilles tendonitis: an overuse injury. In the past, I have struggled with the limitations of the human body in vain, desperately pushing my body past its physical limits. This unwillingness to give up made me push through the pain for my upcoming race, regardless of the consequences. After winning the state record for the 50 miler for women 19 and under, I was in serious pain and subjected to weeks of physical therapy. I mourned the loss of painless mobility. This is why, in the future, I want to pursue becoming a physical therapist. By getting my PHD, I could work with people directly to put their lives back on track. Having sufficient empathy from my past humbling experience, I know I would have a perspective unique to myself, better equipping me to provide for the mental needs of my clients. Being in incessant pain is debilitating and depressing as your freedom is stripped brutally from you. While doctors often deal out bad news, I want to be a PT because I can then work with patients to regain their old lives. This is important to me because I don't want anyone else to have to go through what I had to. Years of difficult training and rigorous coursework have given me a mentality to be the strength my clients would need in the face of uncertainty. The demand for physical therapists is increasing yearly and so we need more qualified students to follow the call to action. I believe that I can achieve much as a medical professional and know that it would also allow me a satisfying profession. Having helped people in the past with issues, I know that I am most content when I see those around me be happy. This scholarship would give me the financial means to pursue a career that would enable me to give back to the world what it so generously has given to me. I hope to receive this scholarship as I know it will go to good use as physical therapy school is expensive to say the least! But, those aspirations are for the future. Currently I aid those in my community through multiple avenues. Those include tutoring children from Belarus and China in math and being a mentor for students from Mexico and Brazil in American societal integration. I also have volunteered directly with Night to Shine-a prom for those with special needs. As well as that, I have donated to Speed the Light, a missionary project that helps disenfranchised people around the world. Similarly, as a treasurer and secretary, my work in Rock Bridge's International Cultures Organization has made multiple hats for local refugees, fundraised money to build accessible wells in Africa, and spread information of foreign cultures. A common theme in my life is that I desire to make the lives of others easier and more enjoyable. I want to help those in need have the opportunity to advance themselves and have a better quality of life.

As a child of three, going to college will be a serious expense for myself and my family. I want to become a physical therapist to help those in physical pain regain painless mobility. However, physical therapy school and an undergraduate degree would be very expensive and something I would need help to pay for. I would be very grateful to receive this scholarship because it would allow me to pursue a passion of mine and allow me to be content through the aiding of others. I know that I can make a difference in the world. I just need the means to do so.

As a recovering runner, I know exactly how much an injury can derail your life. In a snap of your fingers, years of training and hard work can vanish. I was running on the treadmill one day when a ache in my heel became inflamed. Going to the doctor, I was diagnosed with insertional Achilles tendonitis: an overuse injury. In the past, I have struggled with the limitations of the human body in vain, desperately pushing my body past its physical limits. This unwillingness to give up made me push through the pain for my upcoming race, regardless of the consequences. After winning the state record for the 50 miler for women 19 and under, I was in serious pain and subjected to weeks of physical therapy. I mourned the loss of painless mobility. This is why, in the future, I want to pursue becoming a physical therapist. By getting my PHD, I could work with injured women directly to put their lives back on track. Having sufficient empathy from my past humbling experience, I know I would have a perspective unique to myself, better equipping me to provide for the mental needs of my hurting women. Being in incessant pain is debilitating and depressing as your freedom is stripped brutally from you. While doctors often deal out bad news, I want to be a PT because I can then work with patients to regain their old lives. This is important to me because I don't want anyone else to have to go through what I had to. Years of difficult training and rigorous coursework have given me a mentality to be the strength my clients would need in the face of uncertainty. The demand for physical therapists is increasing yearly and so we need more qualified students to follow the call to action. I believe that I can achieve much as a medical professional and know that it would also allow me a satisfying profession. Having helped people in the past with issues, I know that I am most content when I see those around me be happy. This scholarship would give me the financial means to pursue a career that would enable me to give back to the world what it so generously has given to me. I hope to receive this scholarship as I know it will go to good use as physical therapy school is expensive to say the least! Women deserve physical therapists who understand the difficulties that are present only in the lives of women in a sexist society. I would be a caring and understanding health care professional, hopefully inspiring hope in female patients.

As a recovering runner, I know exactly how much an injury can derail your life. In a snap of your fingers, years of training and hard work can vanish. I was running on the treadmill one day when a ache in my heel became inflamed. Going to the doctor, I was diagnosed with insertional Achilles tendonitis: an overuse injury. In the past, I have struggled with the limitations of the human body in vain, desperately pushing my body past its physical limits. This unwillingness to give up made me push through the pain for my upcoming race, regardless of the consequences. After winning the state record for the 50 miler for women 19 and under, I was in serious pain and subjected to weeks of physical therapy. I mourned the loss of painless mobility. This is why, in the future, I want to pursue becoming a physical therapist. By getting my PHD, I could work with people directly to put their lives back on track. Having sufficient empathy from my past humbling experience, I know I would have a perspective unique to myself, better equipping me to provide for the mental needs of my clients. Being in incessant pain is debilitating and depressing as your freedom is stripped brutally from you. While doctors often deal out bad news, I want to be a PT because I can then work with patients to regain their old lives. This is important to me because I don't want anyone else to have to go through what I had to. Years of difficult training and rigorous coursework have given me a mentality to be the strength my clients would need in the face of uncertainty. The demand for physical therapists is increasing yearly and so we need more qualified students to follow the call to action. I believe that I can achieve much as a medical professional and know that it would also allow me a satisfying profession. Having helped people in the past with issues, I know that I am most content when I see those around me be happy. This scholarship would give me the financial means to pursue a career that would enable me to give back to the world what it so generously has given to me. I hope to receive this scholarship as I know it will go to good use as physical therapy school is expensive to say the least!