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Joyanna Anderson

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Writing
  • Drawing And Illustration
  • digital art
  • Foreign Languages
  • French
  • Photography and Photo Editing

Reading

  • Science Fiction
  • Fantasy
  • dystopian
  • post-apocalyptic
  • Adventure
  • Action
  • Art
  • Christianity
  • Humor
  • Mystery
  • Christian Fiction
  • satire

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

My passions revolve around art forms. I love creative writing, as well as various forms of graphic art. I would love one day to publish some books of my own, and I do already have some various ideas in the works -- I have for years, now. All in all, when I discover something that really captures my interest, I stick to it, and I give it my all. (I consider this to be, in part, a positive effect of my ADHD.) Additionally, as of the last five or six years, I've grown to be rather intrigued by foreign language studies, and by proxy, cultural studies (albeit on a lesser level). I'm the type of person that is always curious about the "how," so I tend to find myself digging through what basics the internet can provide me in order to learn more about the roots of a language or culture. This has also spilled into a curiosity about the more obscure things, such as how certain processes were done X number of years ago, based on what was available at the time, as well as how that era and location's society may have impacted the process and/or its success. For example, these last few months, that focus has been "making coffee in the early- to mid-1900s." But I digress. As for college itself, one of my highest priorities is that the campus has a very welcoming Christian community, as well as supportive staff, since I have ADHD that needs that sort of management assistance often. (I've been working hard all my life, with my mom's guidance, to learn how to manage myself, my life, and my learning difference, but I see no shame in asking for help.)

Education

Corban University

Bachelor's degree program

2022 – 2026

Tesoro High

High School

2018 – 2022

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Majors of interest:
Design and Applied Arts, English Language and Literature, General, Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other, Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Librarian Assistant

    Libraries · Corban University

    Jan 2022 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Writing and Editing
Dream career goals:
Author
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
Bold Patience Matters Scholarship
Patience is a vital skill in life because it affects many other attributes of oneself. Mastering patience allows you to become a better listener, for one. I've always struggled with the urge to speak out of turn simply because I'm afraid I'll forget what I intended to say by the time it's my turn. This is mainly due to my ADHD, but over the years, I've learned more and more about how to conquer it and gain self-control, and my speaking interactions with people have turned out a lot more enjoyable and peaceful. Furthermore, patience allows for the growth of others. For example, if you are in a mentor role, or any authoritative position, the person you are mentoring will make mistakes. But if they genuinely wish to improve, they'll perform their best if you exercise patience: explaining the solution to whatever mistake they make or problem they encounter in a respectful and understanding manner will help them far more than any aggressive or flippant approach. Overall, patience is an umbrella trait. People appreciate and admire patience because it can do so much, and someone who has mastered patience is usually a delightful person to be around. I, personally, have always struggled with patience, but I'm getting there; it's doable, and it's so incredibly worth it.
Bold Study Strategies Scholarship
Repetition is the key to all my study strategies, and physically writing is a close follow-up. If I have a vocabulary sheet for French, I will rewrite it on my own paper, or I will make flashcards -- or both! Neatness and clarity count as well. I have learned to take my time when making notes and writing study guides, and to take advantage of the space on the paper. Additionally, I like to use colored pens to either color-code repeated structures (for example: Topic, Definition, Example) or to emphasize more important items. Moreover -- and this one can be rather difficult for me since I have ADHD, but I continue to improve -- I get rid of all distractions that I possibly can. And when I finish writing my study material, I read it out loud to myself whenever I get the chance, and I test myself in various ways, whatever may be appropriate to the course style. For math-based courses, I will ensure that I reach a point where I can write out the formulas I need to know without once peeking at my notes. Overall, the details of my methods may change to match the subject, but I always stand by my core ideals: repetition and physical writing.
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