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Josie Edlefson

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Bio

At 8 years old, like many kids, I wanted to become a veterinarian. I was always changing what I wanted to be growing up, but the only thing that changed was the title, not the goal. Ten years later, I have finally found the career that I am meant to pursue: Child Life Specialty. I have always wanted to make a difference and to help people, especially children. A college education is important for my career because it allows me to make a difference at a higher level. I also chose something that needed higher education because I love learning. No matter how old I am, I can always grow in my knowledge. My only career goal is to make a lot. Make a lot of my patients' days, that is and make a difference in their lives one smile at a time.

Education

Edgewood College

Bachelor's degree program
2024 - 2028
  • Majors:
    • Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
    • Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities
  • Minors:
    • Psychology, General

Bureau Valley High School

High School
2020 - 2024

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
    • Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities
    • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      child life specialty

    • Dream career goals:

    • Research Assistant

      Corn Belt Ag Services
      2022 – 20231 year

    Sports

    Volleyball

    Varsity
    2020 – 20244 years

    Awards

    • All-Academic

    Softball

    Varsity
    2020 – 20244 years

    Awards

    • All-Academic

    Research

    • Agricultural Production Operations

      Corn Belt Ag Services — Research Assistant
      2022 – 2023

    Arts

    • Bureau Valley Theater Department

      Theatre
      2020 – 2024

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      Breakthrough T1D — Children's Congress Advocating Member
      2023 – 2024
    Skin Grip Diabetes Scholarship