My name is Eirinn, and I am currently a student at Naugatuck Valley Community College in Connecticut. This past semester I studied psychology with a focus on drug and alcohol counseling. I was a full-time student and received a term GPA of 4.0. I was named to the Dean's list for the Fall 2021 semester and was invited to apply to the Honors program at the college. When I am not completing school work you can find me at my desk writing. I am a staff writer for my school's newspaper, "The Tamarack", for which I have written a variety of articles. My most recent pieces have focused on social justice issues, specifically income inequality. I will be transferring to a 4-year institution in the Fall of 2022. I am awaiting my admission status at four schools across the country. I will be pursuing a Bachelor's in Psychology fully online. My dream is to become a clinical psychologist and earn a PhD. I am hardworking and focused on academic excellence, volunteer work, and writing. I like to spend my time learning new information and helping others. I've gone through my fair share of struggles but have been able to come out the other side stronger than ever. I myself have suffered from both mental illness and substance use disorder. I began to turn my life around in September of 2020. I now do all that I can to help those struggling with substance abuse and persistent mental health problems. I hope that I may be worthy of earning your scholarships and support.