My name is Juliette Strublic, and I am a junior currently attending Arizona State University. I am majoring in Justice Studies, and my goal after graduation is to go to law school and eventually become an attorney. The cycling community is huge in Arizona, and I know many people who are a part of it. I often see large groups of people cycling down the road whenever I’m driving somewhere early in the morning, and I know they’re hoping to escape the hot desert heat that always comes later in the day. Not many people in my immediate circle like to go cycling or even ride bikes, but I have always seen the practice of cycling as something integral to Arizona, even though I know it is a huge part of the rest of the world as well. I have watched strangers ride down the streets ever since I was a kid looking out the back window, and I’ve never paid much attention to the conditions that people ride in. Until I started driving myself, I saw these people as simply enjoying the day and practicing something they love. However, when I finally got behind the wheel, I realized how hard it was to avoid cyclists when they were riding along a busy road. I used to think many of them simply didn’t pay that much attention to the cars speeding by, but I soon realized that it wasn’t the bikers themselves, but the structure of the roads that made things so difficult. Even roads along undeveloped stretches of desert, like Cave Creek Road, often don’t reserve enough space for bike lanes, so cyclists struggle to keep themselves away from cars, whether in large groups or by themselves. Constant construction also closes down bike lanes and sidewalks regularly, and unmaintained roads make the surface difficult to ride on. I propose that we should pay more attention to cyclists by widening bike lanes, giving temporary paths during construction work, and keeping up on road work to maintain flat, even surfaces. We should also continue to extend bike paths, allowing them to connect to bigger infrastructure instead of abruptly ending at certain roads. We should also educate drivers on maintaining proper speeds, and install more speed monitors in places of high pedestrian or biker traffic. With these improvements, we can make Arizona safer for cyclists and allow more people to enjoy the roads without compromising safety.

Here are my categories and answers: Horse Genders Mare Stallion Gelding Filly Words that come after “night” Club Gown Fall Time Words to describe a dress Frock Chemise Costume Ensemble French Words Bonjour Amour Discothèque Cheval These categories all have important meanings to me. I chose something to do with horses because I am an equestrian and love to ride. These words all fit together but also could fit within other categories, making it harder to solve. This is my easiest or "yellow" category. The next category I chose has to do with night. I am a night owl and love to stay up working on projects or hanging out with friends. Night is a time of the day where actions can either be peaceful or adventurous, and you never know what kind of night you'll have. This is my second easiest or "green" category. My third category has to do with dresses. I love to sew, and I make historical reproductions of Victorian outfits. This category involves what dresses can be solved, and conveniently fits in with words of other categories as well. This is my third easiest or "blue" category. My last category is French words. I have taken 3 years of French in school and I love the language. These words fit together but also work with and inspire new categories that may be difficult to solve. That is why this is my hardest or "purple" category.

When I first registered for a class called “Stress Management” I thought it would just be another class (recommended by my mom, of course) that would prepare me for how to manage my life a little better. What I didn’t expect is that it would teach me so much about how mental health affects day-to-day life and how it has to be managed and have time dedicated to it in order to live a positive life. In high school, my mental health was poor, as I was constantly struggling with classes, friendships, and fitting in. It was something that I didn’t really have time to pay attention to, even though I knew it was important. I thought it would only get worse in college because everyone told me it would be much harder than high school in terms of academics and social life. However, when I first got to Arizona State University, all I felt was calm. The campus was green, the people were friendly, and the classes were fulfilling. Eventually, I had to learn to say no to social pressures and many of the things that come with living on a college campus, but I realized that putting my mental health first was something that I needed to prioritize. In freshman year, I refused to use a planner or calendar. I wanted to prove to everyone that I could survive on my own, no help necessary. I struggled a lot with remembering things and planning out my schedule, and when I got to my second year, I knew something needed to change. I now see calendars and planners as tools to help guide and support me, and I make sure to sit down and check my email every morning to ensure I’m not missing anything. I use sticky notes and reminders on my phone to help me remember social events and due dates, and I keep everything color-coded to make it easier for me to see what events I have going on. I also love to take walks around campus and people-watch from the library. There is a special spot at ASU called the Secret Garden, and while it’s not so secret anymore, I love to go and bring a picnic blanket to sit, eat lunch, and study for classes. At the main library, a whole wall is windows, and I stay for hours working and watching people walk across the main lawn. Having these special and serene moments to myself makes me aware of my thoughts and allows me to focus on what I need at the time, whether it be for myself or for others. I focus on mental health intensely because I want to make sure I am a good person for myself and the people around me. I am working on my undergraduate degree, but after I graduate I want to attend law school. I have heard many horror stories about how law school is terrible for mental health and how many students crumble under the pressure. I want to make sure I set myself up for success and allow my brain to process and overcome any struggles I may have now and in the future. Mental health is something that everyone should pay attention to. It allows people to live a positive or negative life simply based on how you treat it. I am committed to ensuring my life is positive and my struggles are overcome, and focusing on my mental health is a surefire way to do that.

My name is Juliette Strublic, and I am a junior at Arizona State University. I have always been involved in sports, and even when I was little, my parents would enroll me in countless activities to ensure I had a creative outlet and made friends from a young age. I was involved in many different athletic activities, including soccer, dance, gymnastics, badminton, and volleyball. I played each sport for a while, never finding something that spoke to me. That is until I started horseback riding. I have been riding since I was 6 years old, and only recently begun to compete in national competitions. Riding is my passion, and it is something I believe strongly helped me shape my personality and lifestyle. I’ve made many friends, had amazing experiences, and been able to have so many wonderful opportunities. However, there have been many points in my career that I have thought I needed to give up, or that I wasn’t progressing in the way I thought I should be. I realized that instead of looking at the negative feelings, I should look for all the positive experiences and opportunities I’ve had and understand that so many people aren’t able to have the same experiences that I am. This realization is what inspired me to volunteer, and what gave me courage to choose my career path. I volunteer at many places, but my top two are HALO Animal Rescue and Grateful Hearts Glendale. Each organization helps either animals or people gain new opportunities and resources that they wouldn’t otherwise have. They inspire the community to join together and serve as one, respecting and helping each other in times of need. These organizations have helped me fulfill a sense of purpose that I know I can get from nothing else. This scholarship would enable me to continue that purpose within an academic setting. I am majoring in Justice Studies, and I want to use that degree to attend law school after I graduate from ASU. Just like sports and volunteering, becoming an attorney would mean I have the power to serve the community and bring people together. I want to grant everyone a chance to have a better life, no matter their circumstances. This scholarship would help me save my money for law school, and not have to worry about taking out student loans or requiring help from family and friends. Instead of worrying about finances, I would be continuing on a path to inspire people and promote good in my community. I want to create lasting connections, allow people to be kinder to one another, and promote respect for every human and animal alike.

When I think of Minecraft, I think of many eras of my life. When I was younger, I would call my cousin up every night on the landline to play Bed Wars on the Hypixel server. We would talk until our moms made us hang up the phone, promising we could do it all over again after school the next day. In middle school, I loved watching Minecraft YouTubers like DanTDM with my dad, and when my parents surprised me at Christmas with tickets to his live show, it was the best moment of my life. Even now, in college, whenever I have some free time, I hop on my old worlds or start new servers with my friends, beginning all over again just for the fun of it. Minecraft has been a part of my life for many years, and there’s always something new to discover in any aspect of the game. My favorite part of Minecraft has always been building. Every new world I start, the first thing I do is build a house. Not just a simple dirt house, but an elaborate abode with multiple floors, gardens, horse stables, and anything else I can think of. Every house is different, but they all reflect my creativity and passion for imagination. When I travel to new biomes and find new adventures, I build houses there too. I don’t take the time to plan out a layout or worry about it all coming together; instead, I just build whatever feels right in the moment. I’ve always been the type of person to worry about life, trying to plan out what my path should be. But in Minecraft, it’s not always about planning. When I build something, I don’t worry. I let my creativity shine through my anxiousness, and it always results in something I’m proud of. Minecraft has taught me that just because a task is daunting, it doesn’t have to be a huge burden. Having fun with something is way more important and rewarding than worrying about it every step of the way. Minecraft has inspired and supported me through so much of my life. Even though I don’t play as much as I did when I was younger, I love to think back to all the memories I made involving the game. It makes me so happy to remember sitting down to play and letting everything else around me disappear. That feeling is still here today, reminding me to enjoy the moment and allow my imagination to run wild.