Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino
Hobbies and interests
Volunteering
Music
Reading
Psychology
I read books multiple times per week
LOW INCOME STUDENT
Yes
FIRST GENERATION STUDENT
Yes
Fatima Garcia
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WinnerFatima Garcia
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Hello!
My name is Fatima I am a first-generation student. I am pursuing a career as a Nurse Practitioner. I am ambitious and hard-working. While in High school I took an internship, did community service, and had a job that pertain to the healthcare area. So I know that this is the right career for me. I'm excited about college, I am excited to further my education, and most importantly excited to help others.
Education
Rolling Meadows High School
High SchoolGPA:
4
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Career
Dream career field:
Hospital & Health Care
Dream career goals:
Nurse Practitioner
Internship
Memory Care Facility2021 – 2021Camp Counselor
NWSRA2021 – Present3 years
Sports
Cross-Country Running
Junior Varsity2020 – 20222 years
Arts
Marching Mustangs
Band2019 – 2021
Public services
Volunteering
Salvation Army2020 – Present
Future Interests
Volunteering
Dashanna K. McNeil Memorial Scholarship
When I was 8 my parents got divorced, leading me to grow up in single parent household.I took most of the responsibility as the oldest to take care of my younger siblings.To care for them , feed them , and clean the house.Because, my dad was always working night shifts as a CNA. I believe the struggles I have felt before had inspired me to go into a career in which you are selfless, intelligent, passionate, and caring.
All of these traits can be pertained to a single career ; nursing. I would love to be a nurse practitioner, the idea of attaining knowledge that can help someone in their hardest times , gives me chills.I admire nurses as being the backbone of any hospital.Specifically I am thinking of going into the ER. I am still a senior so this is subject to change.By attending clinical's I hope to solidify the specific area of nursing.
I don't expect getting my master to be an easy journey, but I am willing to give the time and effort to succeed.I do believe that I will be worth it in the end , but till then I will take it one step at a time and remind myself that there are many lovely ladies that have been in my shoes before.