Challenges that I have overcome related to my type 1 diabetes include conquering late night blood sugar lows, trying to make sure that I don't spike my blood sugar so that I can drive, keeping up with groups when my blood sugar is low, and advocating for myself. Late night blood sugar lows often kept me up at night and I had to be able to get up and function in the morning for school. While this only happens occasionally now, I had to learn how to function when I was tired and have a good attitude. Another challenge that I had to work through and still have to continue to be vigilant about is making sure that I don't spike or drop my blood sugar so that I can drive and make it to my appointments on time. I try not to eat before I have to drive and make sure that if I do, I won't go to high or low by giving myself the correct amount of insulin. This has taught me the value of time management and helped me better manage my diabetes. A third challenge that I have overcome related to my type one diabetes is keeping up with others when my blood sugar is low. I often want to ignore my limit and continue to push on, but I have learned that I need to put my personal health first and bring my blood sugar up before continuing on. A final challenge that I have overcome related to my type one diabetes is learning to advocate for myself. When I was first diagnosed, I didn't want to talk to others about my diabetes, and I only wanted to talk to people I trusted and knew wouldn't make fun of me. I quickly had to come to terms with reality and stand up for myself and needs so that people had correct information and didn't continue to try and set boundaries for me that weren't necessary. I would also describe myself as fierce and kind. I stand up for others and help mediate conflicts. I continue to face conflict head on and will not back down until the truth has been found. I go about this in a kind way though and practice good communication so that both parties see the other person's point of view and the end result is peaceful. I will also look for people in the hallway who are down and say hi, smile, or give them a compliment to try and make their day better. I will also hold the door for others and offer a helping hand if I see a need. I try to continually serve others and brighten the world around me. In conclusion, I have overcome several challenges due to being diagnosed with type one diabetes and yet I try to help others and make the world around me a better place. Thank you for taking the time to consider my application!

Goals and Plans I have include the following: Graduating from College without Debt, Earning the highest award in Venturing, Earning the highest award in the Order of the Arrow (Scouting's National Honor Society), and Earning my Religious Emblem for Scouting My Plan to Graduate College without Debt: Apply for and win as many renewable scholarships as I can. Apply for and win as many non-renewable scholarships as I can. Work one to two full time jobs each summer. Work one or two on campus jobs during the school year. Save all money for college payments except what is necessary for gas. My Plan to Earn the Highest Award in Venturing: Work on completing at least two of the following requirements each month in order to steadily make progress Complete the Discovery Rank: Participate in two tier two or three activites, complete standard CPR and First Aid Course, Create a structured personal reflection, establish one personal goal with my advisor and accomplish it, complete 24 hours of service, participate in an advisor conference, complete a crew board of review. Complete the Pathfinder Rank: Participate in four tier two or three activities, Complete Project Management Training, lead a tier two or three adventure, serve the crew in a leadership position for 6 months, create another personal reflection, participate in an ethical controversy disscussion with conflict resolution, create two personal goals and complete them, organize an event to sustain and/or grow the crew, complete an Advisor Conference, and complete a crew board of review. Complete the Summit Rank: Participate in a total of 7 tier two or three activities, complete Mentoring Training, serve the crew in a position of leadership for six months, participate or staff National Youth Leadership Training, Kodiak Challenge, National Advanced Youth Leadership Experiance, or Order of the Arrow National Leadership Seminar, complete a personal reflection, create a personal code of conduct, lead an ethical controversy conversation with conflict resolution, plan and conduct a service project, participate in an advisor conference, and complete a crew board of review. My Plan to Earn the Highest Award in the Order of the Arrow: Continue to stay active the lodge for 2 years until I become eligible to be nominated for the Vigil Award. Run for a lodge leadership position to better serve the lodge and stay involved and active. Have one of my peers nominate me for the Vigil Award. My Plan to Earn my Religious Emblem in Scouting: Complete the required workbook with my mentor and pastor and read my Bible for 30 days. Turn in the necessary paperwork. Thank you for taking the time to review my application!