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Jonathan Polanco

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Bio

Hey! I am a high school senior and I plan on becoming an optometrist. I absolutely love that field and would enjoy providing high quality eye care to those not only in America, but also to those in places where these services are unavailable. I also really like learning other languages like spanish and italian. I always try to do adventurous things especially when I travel in order to learn more about the culture and people. In addition I love nature and just immersing myself in its beauty.

Education

Hialeah Gardens Senior High School

High School
2019 - 2023

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Majors of interest:

    • Human Biology
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
    • Architecture and Related Services, Other
  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Health, Wellness, and Fitness

    • Dream career goals:

      Entrepreneur, Optometrist, Leader

    • General Assistant

      Good Look Optical Inc.
      2021 – Present5 years
    • Sales Representative

      Designer Collection Eyewear
      2022 – Present4 years

    Sports

    Volleyball

    Intramural
    2020 – Present6 years

    Tennis

    Club
    2019 – 20201 year

    Research

    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

      Students Working Against Tobacco — Researcher
      2021 – 2022

    Arts

    • Miami Dade County Youth Fair

      Photography
      2018 – Present

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      Students Working Against Tobacco — Leader
      2021 – Present
    • Advocacy

      Mental Health Awareness Club — Vice-President
      2021 – Present
    • Volunteering

      National Honor Society — Plan, Organize, and Execute event.
      2022 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      Miami Beach Clean Up — Clean up
      2021 – 2021

    Future Interests

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

    Femi Chebaís Scholarship
    What do you want to do when you grow up? A question I always heard as a child raised by immigrant parents. Lawyer or Doctor, the only two professions that exist for them. However, I ask myself why is it always what I want to do, what I want to study, what I want to become? And not what I want to be. Sometimes I just want to be happy, be myself, be satisfied with who I am. My dream in life is to be me and do pursue a career that makes ME happy.