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Hope Nelsen

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Yearbook
  • Acting And Theater
  • Poetry

Reading

  • Suspense
  • Drama
  • Realistic Fiction

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

Hello! My name is Hope Nelsen, I am currently attending UNL in the Architecture College. Throughout my life, I've faced numerous challenges but didn't let that stop me. Born with only one ventricle in my heart, I was given just a 20% chance of surviving past two years old. But I'm a fighter! I've undergone multiple surgeries during my 19 years here —five on my heart and two on my abdomen— and was G-tube fed until I was five. These experiences, included spending months in the hospital, and have shown me how crucial your environment is to your mental and physical well-being. This realization sparked my interest in architecture and interior design.To achieve my goal, I took early college classes in high school, and despite the additional work load, I maintained a commendable GPA of 3.8. I enjoy the dramatic arts and have been in multiple plays/musicals during high school. I was also active in Yearbook and enjoyed bringing together something people will look back on for years. As I look to continue my education, I am applying to scholarships to help me afford it, as my yearly medical expenses are a constant impact on my family and their ability to help pay for my college education.

Education

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Bachelor's degree program

2025 – 2029

Majors:
  • Interior Architecture
Minors:
  • Design and Applied Arts

Metropolitan Community College Area

Associate's degree program

2021 – 2025

Majors:
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Millard South High School

High School

2021 – 2025

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Majors of interest:
Interior Architecture, Visual and Performing Arts, General
Desired degree modality:
In-Person, Full-Time
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Customer Service/Cashier

    Retail · JcPenny

    Jan 2024 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Architecture & Planning
Dream career goals:
Interior Designer
Work experience:
1 year
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Volunteering
  • Entrepreneurship
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