My career and school goals are to acquire a higher level of hard work and dedication that being a physician assistant requires. I aim to garner more experience, knowledge, and goals alongside my education. Reaching graduate school would demonstrate my desire for my career, and I would seek to advance in my more heightened education ranks. Overall, I would like to progress in university and graduate school to grasp the medical field and its various jobs, capabilities, and demands. I plan on attending physician assistant school and pursuing a fascinating medical experience. My focus will be on research, studies, trials, projects, and more as I dive into many specialties. I have been passionate about the medical field for a long time but it became amplified once my father was diagnosed with colon cancer in late 2020. I was determined to treat individuals like my father was and to impact families and their health positively. Ever since that life-altering experience, I grew further interested in health and wellness along with the sciences, research, and different fields.

I come from a determined, relentless immigrant Hispanic family who are the heart of my motivation in my life. My parents have worked endlessly to have their own house, cars, and business. I obtained much of my morals and work ethic from my role models. Because of their instillment that hard work pays off my whole life, my dream career is to be a physician and I plan to study biology in my four years of university. I have always wanted to achieve a better life for my family and repay them for all their efforts and sacrifices. Through a stable career and education in the future, I aim to help my family out in any way possible. With an extensive education required when working towards a physician status, I aim to become a regarded, prestigious physician and endure the medical field I have been fascinated with my whole life. I would love to research, dive into other fields, and treat patients the way specialists treated my father when he dealt with colon cancer. It sparked a newfound desire to understand the complexities of cancer and what it does to a person’s body, how it may be genetic, how it progresses dangerously, and how it can be prevented. As a first-generation college student, I would like to make my parents and family proud to break the stigma of immigrant families and settle for a life one may not want to have. I am ready to grind endlessly to achieve the career and education I want no matter the hurdles and stresses that come my way.

The reason I woke up every morning was because of my dog. The very first moment I laid my eyes on Roger’s fluffy brown fur, I knew he would become the highlight of my life; the fateful day that my father brought him home marked the beginning of an inseparable bond. I embraced my vulnerability because of my dog. I felt the profound emotions that previously stood behind an impenetrable wall. He taught me how to love and what love means. My connection with my dog was a foreign concept at the time and it presented me with an opportunity for knowledge, growth, and awareness. I cared for a pet for years and it taught me a great deal of responsibility, selflessness, and compassion. I learned that to care for another means one must care for themselves first. I was ten when I experienced teachings like these, and it felt like tidal waves of emotions that clashed while I overcame challenges during that arduous period of my life. The constant struggles of remaining trapped in the middle of childhood and adolescence quickly came crashing down and loneliness engulfed me. However, I never truly felt isolated by my canine friend. Roger kept me company during my highs and lows. On countless occasions, my dog continually became my crutch. There have been moments where I have felt overwhelmed by life and turned to see Roger leaning against me, his large brown eyes gazing up. He was able to permeate my thoughts and find me in my pitfalls so I could seek comfort from him. The negative emotions I felt dissipated because of my pet. When I came home following a long day at school, a simple greeting from him made me delighted and revealed an energetic side of myself. Significant memories of Roger have painted an overjoyed expression on my face, especially when I revisit memories of him yearning for a bite of my food. He would routinely look at me with his sweet puppy dog eyes and I always caved in, relinquishing my meals and treats to him. I never viewed it as a bother or irritating; I believed it to be our trusting bond to care for one another. Whether it was at the dining table or couch, I felt urged to ensure my dog knew he was loved by sharing a small portion of his favorite foods. My love for my dog has undoubtedly been etched into my mind and soul. With him by my side, I have always managed to avoid both travesty and conflict. Unfortunately, I must live my life without him. This has resulted in a challenging period of adjustment that I continue to battle with today. It is something that I rarely thought about until one day I experienced the unusual sensation of dead silence in my home. Due to experiences of déjà vu of a sentimental memory or a familiar routine, the hollow feeling it left me with made me wonder: What do I do now? Existing without a loved one permanently alters a person. Sometimes it seems difficult to recover from such an experience. Since then, I have sought out methods to better myself and to ensure that I keep myself on a positive trajectory. I spent time with my family as we all depended on each other as we grieved. I appreciated every breath, every scent, every bit of laughter. I cemented my friendships, cherished my hobbies more, and became more committed to my studies. I rediscovered my life’s meaning and reasons as to why I needed to wake up every morning.

I am a low-income student pursuing biology to become a physician in the future. Careers within the medical field require extensive education and are hefty costs. Receiving aid from people who also enjoy community service and embody kindness in their communities would be a great honor. Any help is a great help. My father has always been a selfless and generous man and unfortunately has cancer which he has been battling for years. I have been taught generosity, selflessness, and service my whole life, and would like to devote the rest of my years to bettering people's health like several doctors have done for my father. My goal as a physician is to be welcoming, a listener, and an encouraging and helpful person to those suffering. The level of drive I have ravaged over time to graduate high school and commence university to kickstart a brand new chapter of my life, closer to my goals, has been my motivation. My life focuses closely on community service, family, friends, and my personal and academic goals that tie with my career goals. They enrapture me and truly satisfy my soul. Being granted a scholarship would affect me so much as my father does not work due to his health, leaving my mother to carry the burden of income. I have focused heavily on my academics recently to achieve excellent grades as well as cultivate my extracurriculars. As a first-generation college student with parents who support my prospects, I aim to accomplish everything possible to become a successful college student, daughter, friend, and future physician. With the help of this wonderful opportunity, my family will feel alleviated from the economic burden that is tuition. I am navigating this process on my own as I have no one to guide and help me, and with economic aid, it would be a weight released from my shoulders and a true blessing to receive this scholarship to support my education's goals.

The reason I woke up every morning was because of my dog. The very first moment I laid my eyes on Roger’s fluffy brown fur, I knew he would become the highlight of my life; the fateful day that my father brought him home marked the beginning of an inseparable bond. I embraced my vulnerability because of my dog. I felt the profound emotions that previously stood behind an impenetrable wall. He taught me how to love and what love means. My budding connection with my dog was a foreign concept at the time and it presented me with an opportunity for knowledge, growth, and awareness. I took care of a pet for years and it taught me a great deal of responsibility, selflessness, and compassion. I learned that to care for another means one must care for themselves first. I was ten when I experienced teachings like these, and it felt like tidal waves of emotions that clashed while I overcame challenges during that arduous period of my life. The constant struggles of remaining trapped in the middle of childhood and adolescence quickly came crashing down and loneliness engulfed me. However, I never truly felt isolated by my canine friend. Roger kept me company during my highs and lows. On countless occasions, my dog continually became my crutch. There have been moments where I have felt overwhelmed by life and turned to see Roger leaning against me, his large brown eyes gazing up. He was able to permeate my thoughts and find me in my pitfalls so I could seek comfort from him. The negative emotions I felt dissipated because of my pet. When I came home following a long day at school, a simple greeting from him made me delighted and revealed an energetic side of myself. Significant memories of Roger have painted an overjoyed expression on my face, especially when I revisit memories of him yearning for a bite of my food. He would routinely look at me with his sweet puppy dog eyes and I always caved in, relinquishing my meals and treats to him. I never viewed it as a bother or irritating; I believed it to be our trusting bond to care for one another. Whether it was at the dining table or couch, I felt urged to ensure my dog knew he was loved by sharing a small portion of his favorite foods. My love for my dog has undoubtedly been etched into my mind and soul. With him by my side, I have always managed to avoid both travesty and conflict. Unfortunately, now, I must live my life without him. Cancer stripped the beautiful soul out of my dog and has plagued my life.This has resulted in a challenging period of adjustment that I continue to battle with today. It is something that I rarely thought about until one day I experienced the unusual sensation of dead silence in my home. Due to experiences of déjà vu of a sentimental memory or a familiar routine, the hollow feeling it left me with made me wonder: What do I do now? Existing without a loved one permanently alters a person. Sometimes it seems difficult to recover from such an experience. Since then, I have sought out methods to better myself and to ensure that I keep myself on a positive trajectory. I spent time with my family as we grieved. I appreciated every breath, every scent, every bit of laughter. I cemented my friendships, cherished my hobbies more, and became more committed to my studies. I rediscovered my life’s meaning and reasons as to why I needed to wake up every morning.

My father’s experience with adversity was an incredibly challenging time in my life. It was difficult mentally, emotionally, and physically. I have traumatic memories from reminiscing pictures he sent of him in the hospital, struggling voice notes, and facetime calls that haunt me forever. I distinctly remember being in my room with my siblings and my mother was at the hospital with my father while he called us. He had colon cancer during November 2020 and there were many restrictions for visitors so only my mother was able to visit him. It made it more difficult for us to truly grasp the idea of my father being ill and at significant risk of worsening. During the facetime call, he was speaking to us before he left for a life-changing surgery, a surgery that would remove his tumor that wrecked him with cancer. My father is the strongest person I know, and since then, I vowed to reach the level of strength the man gathers every day. He is an extraordinarily strong, intelligent, and funny person and seeing him debilitated with a disease so mentally, emotionally, spiritually, physically, and damaging. From then, I faced many emotions. I wanted to make something of my life because I now realized that life can be taken away from you in an instant. It can be threatened at any moment, so taking care of yourself, your life, and the people you love is of utmost importance to me in my life. Up to that point in my life, I had not dealt with adversity to that magnitude at such an early age. I was fourteen when I first understood my father’s diagnosis and how it would impact him and my family. It lessened my motivation with school and friends, and I had many struggles during that time. But in uplifting my father, I tried to uplift myself to rise from the situation. I made many new friends who made me happy every day. I was with my school friends often and they brought me so much joy; I still talk to them every day. There were new hobbies that occupied my time and distracted me from the troubling feelings I had. I began to bake, read, exercise, and watch new movies and TV shows. Those are still my favorite hobbies today and I continue to further my hobbies with my family. I overcame adversity by keeping my family by my side and figuring out priorities. I reignited my spark with my education and goals in life and I also worked on myself mentally. I am no longer in that space and my father has since recovered from colon cancer.

A book I think everyone should read would be Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell, which details some of the most remarkable ways successful individuals reached their success, whether through luck or cultural backgrounds. I found it an incredible read during the beginning of my AP Language and Composition class and it opened my eyes to the factors that can influence someone’s path to success. I believe in many of the topics and factors that can alter the trajectory of someone’s life such as happening to be in the right place at the right time to strike gold in the beginning of a career or being born earlier in the year and having that advantage against people born later in the same year. It highlights some of the impacts that may unintentionally lead to success, and it opened a world of curiosity towards successful people in our modern world. Individuals like Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerburg must have had some stroke of luck, right? Or entered their field at just the perfect time to catapult into success that has yet to be reached to that magnitude again. Gladwell has an excellent form of writing that depicts the circumstances that have led people to success, and I have not read anything that fascinating in my entire life. It is an interesting topic to discuss since many billionaires and profitable companies attribute their success to their hard work and innovation, which can be a part of their overall triumph. There are many factors that lead to victory, but some are heightened or depreciated. Outliers is a terrific book to analyze and unravel for fun or a deeper reflective lens.

I come from a determined, relentless immigrant Hispanic family who are the heart of my motivation in my life. My parents have worked endlessly to have their own house, cars, and business. I obtained much of my morals and work ethics from my role models. Because of their instillment that hard work pays off my whole life, my dream career is to be a physician and I plan to study biology in my four years of university. I have always wanted to achieve a better life for my family and repay them for all their efforts and sacrifices. Through a stable career and education in my future, I aim to help my family out in any way possible. With an extensive education that is required when working towards a physician status, my aim is to become a regarded, prestigious physician and endure the medical field that I have been so fascinated with my whole life. I would love to research, dive into other fields, and treat patients the way specialists treated my father when he dealt with colon cancer. It sparked a newfound desire to understand the complexities of cancer and what it does to a person’s body, how it may be genetic, how it progresses dangerously, and how it can be prevented. As a first-generation college student, I would like to make my parents and family proud to break the stigma of immigrant families and settling for a life one may not want to have. I am ready to grind endlessly to achieve the career and education I want no matter the hurdles and stresses that come my way.

My academic goals and prospects consist of pursuing the pre-medical path to become a primary care doctor. For starters, I would like to attend medical school in the future, practice residency, and work either in a hospital or in a doctor's office somewhere near my hometown or in the city. With this tremendous commitment comes considerable sacrifice, stress, and a strong work ethic. It is not easy however I know I will do whatever it takes to accomplish these tasks. My passions have all derived from my deep-rooted interest in the medical field and what it takes to become a highly esteemed doctor who is excellent in their career. My father's unfortunate diagnosis of colon cancer late 2020 changed my life forever by sprouting a reignited interest in medicine. It made me question so much and produced a hunger for knowledge and understanding of something so complex. For years now, I have pondered in my thoughts if this extensive pre-med journey is worth it and now, I undoubtedly believe it to be my most desired goal. Supporting my community and school through activities and events has enriched my academic experience and improved my leadership capabilities drastically in recent years as I have been able to flourish within school organizations. My professional aspirations include reaching a superior role in my field and researching and improving the medical field throughout my career. I would like to foster positive workplace relationships as well as doctor-patient relationships. It is important to be able to develop a trusting bond with my patients. Along with my educational goals, I would like to be seen as an inspirational role model to others as I gain experience, and aid those who are learning and in need of support. In my profession, I hope to achieve impactful work, research, and studies that benefit the medical realm. Through the challenges I have faced in the past few years, such as ill family members, loss of close family members, change, and sorrow, I have grown tremendously as a person, daughter, and a student. I realized that I could better myself and produce a higher likelihood of the future I desire. My family comes from an extremely strong and self-reliant background and have experienced indescribable hurdles across their lives. My parents have inspired me to not only fight for my hopes and dreams in a country where it is possible, but to further a level of perseverance that will last a lifetime. These are also bits of knowledge I plan to pass down to future generations, so they have the tools for success that I did not have but learned along the way. My goal of becoming an esteemed physician is something I have teetered on for a while, yet I have sacrificed my time, energy, and mental capacity for my impressive academics. My father's illness and his battle to healthiness has forever impacted my academic, educational, and personal aspirations.

The reason I woke up every morning was because of my dog. The very first moment I laid my eyes on Roger’s fluffy brown fur, I knew he would become the highlight of my life; the fateful day that my father brought him home marked the beginning of an inseparable bond. I embraced my vulnerability because of my dog. I felt the profound emotions that previously stood behind an impenetrable wall. He taught me how to love and what love means. My budding connection with my dog was a foreign concept at the time and it presented me with an opportunity for knowledge, growth, and awareness. I took care of a pet for years and it taught me a great deal of responsibility, selflessness, and compassion. I learned that to care for another means one must care for themselves first. I was ten when I experienced teachings like these, and it felt like tidal waves of emotions that clashed while I overcame challenges during that arduous period of my life. The constant struggles of remaining trapped in the middle of childhood and adolescence quickly came crashing down and loneliness engulfed me. However, I never truly felt isolated by my canine friend. Roger kept me company during my highs and lows. On countless occasions, my dog continually became my crutch. There have been moments where I have felt overwhelmed by life and turned to see Roger leaning against me, his large brown eyes gazing up. He was able to permeate my thoughts and find me in my pitfalls so I could seek comfort from him. The negative emotions I felt dissipated because of my pet. When I came home following a long day at school, a simple greeting from him made me delighted and revealed an energetic side of myself. Significant memories of Roger have painted an overjoyed expression on my face, especially when I revisit memories of him yearning for a bite of my food. He would routinely look at me with his sweet puppy dog eyes and I always caved in, relinquishing my meals and treats to him. I never viewed it as a bother or irritating; I believed it to be our trusting bond to care for one another. My love for my dog has undoubtedly been etched into my mind and soul. With him by my side, I have always managed to avoid both travesty and conflict. Unfortunately, now, I must live my life without him. This has resulted in a challenging period of adjustment that I continue to battle with today. It is something that I rarely thought about until one day I experienced the unusual sensation of dead silence in my home. Due to experiences of déjà vu of a sentimental memory or a familiar routine, the hollow feeling it left me with made me wonder: What do I do now? Existing without a loved one permanently alters a person. Sometimes it seems difficult to recover from such an experience. Since then, I have sought out methods to better myself and to ensure that I keep myself on a positive trajectory. I spent time with my family as we all depended on each other as we grieved. I appreciated every breath, every scent, every bit of laughter. I cemented my friendships, cherished my hobbies more, and became more committed to my studies. I rediscovered my life’s meaning and reasons as to why I needed to wake up every morning. Now I have authentic, attainable aspirations for my future and my brain has chemically changed because of the emotional turmoil.

My name is Karen, a senior in high school, with an exciting future awaiting me. My academic goals and prospects consist of pursuing the pre-medical path to become a primary care doctor. For starters, I would like to attend medical school in the future, practice residency, and work either in a hospital or in a doctor's office somewhere near my hometown or in the city. With this tremendous commitment comes considerable sacrifice, stress, and a strong work ethic. It is not easy however I know I will do whatever it takes to accomplish these tasks. My passions have all derived from my deep-rooted interest in the medical field and what it takes to become a highly esteemed doctor who is excellent in their career. My father's unfortunate diagnosis of colon cancer late 2020 changed my life forever by sprouting a reignited interest in medicine. It made me question so much and produced a hunger for knowledge and understanding of something so complex. For years now, I have pondered in my thoughts if this extensive pre-med journey is worth it and now, I undoubtedly believe it to be my most desired goal. Supporting my community and school through activities and events has enriched my academic experience and improved my leadership capabilities drastically in recent years as I have been able to flourish within school organizations. My professional aspirations include reaching a superior role in my field and researching and improving the medical field throughout my career. I would like to foster positive workplace relationships as well as doctor-patient relationships. It is important to be able to develop a trusting bond with my patients. Along with my educational goals, I would like to be seen as an inspirational role model to others as I gain experience, and aid those who are learning and in need of support. In my profession, I hope to achieve impactful work, research, and studies that benefit the medical realm. Through the challenges I have faced in the past few years, such as ill family members, loss of close family members, change, and sorrow, I have grown tremendously as a person, daughter, and a student. I realized that I could better myself and produce a higher likelihood of the future I desire. My family comes from an extremely strong and self-reliant background and have experienced indescribable hurdles across their lives. My parents have inspired me to not only fight for my hopes and dreams in a country where it is possible, but to further a level of perseverance that will last a lifetime. These are also bits of knowledge I plan to pass down to future generations, so they have the tools for success that I did not have but learned along the way. My goal of becoming an esteemed physician is something I have teetered on for a while, yet I have sacrificed my time, energy, and mental capacity for my impressive academics. My father's illness and his battle to healthiness has forever impacted my academic, educational, and personal aspirations.

My academic goals and prospects consist of pursuing the pre-medical path to become a primary care doctor. For starters, I would like to attend medical school in the future, practice residency, and work either in a hospital or in a doctor's office somewhere near my hometown or in the city. With this tremendous commitment comes considerable sacrifice, stress, and a strong work ethic. It is not easy however I know I will do whatever it takes to accomplish these tasks. My passions have all derived from my deep-rooted interest in the medical field and what it takes to become a highly esteemed doctor who is excellent in their career. For years now, I have pondered in my thoughts if this extensive pre-med journey is worth it and now, I undoubtedly believe it to be my most desired goal. Supporting my community and school through activities and events has enriched my academic experience and improved my leadership capabilities drastically in recent years as I have been able to flourish within school organizations. My professional aspirations include reaching a superior role in my field and researching and improving the medical field throughout my career. I would like to foster positive workplace relationships as well as doctor-patient relationships. It is important to be able to develop a trusting bond with my patients. Along with my educational goals, I would like to be seen as an inspirational role model to others as I gain experience, and aid those who are learning and in need of support. In my profession, I hope to achieve impactful work, research, and studies that benefit the medical realm. Through the challenges I have faced in the past few years, such as ill family members, loss of close family members, change, and sorrow, I have grown tremendously as a person, daughter, and a student. I realized that I could better myself and produce a higher likelihood of the future I desire. My family comes from an extremely strong and self-reliant background and have experienced indescribable hurdles across their lives. My parents have inspired me to not only fight for my hopes and dreams in a country where it is possible, but to further a level of perseverance that will last a lifetime. These are also bits of knowledge I plan to pass down to future generations, so they have the tools for success that I did not have but learned along the way. My goal of becoming an esteemed physician is something I have teetered on for a while, yet I have sacrificed my time, energy, and mental capacity for my impressive academics. The medical field is an interest of mine that has fascinated me yet created inquiries about everything. Its mystique is alluring enough that at a noticeably early age, it captivated me so much it will not let go.

My name is Karen, age 17, and I have a deep interest in studying medicine. My academic goals and prospects consist of pursuing the pre-medical path to become a primary care doctor. For starters, I would like to attend medical school in the future, practice residency, and work either in a hospital or in a doctor's office somewhere near my hometown or in the city. With this tremendous commitment comes considerable sacrifice, stress, and a strong work ethic. It is not easy however I know I will do whatever it takes to accomplish these tasks. My passions have all derived from my deep-rooted interest in the medical field and what it takes to become a highly esteemed doctor who is excellent in their career. For years now, I have pondered in my thoughts if this extensive pre-med journey is worth it and now, I undoubtedly believe it to be my most desired goal. Supporting my community and school through activities and events has enriched my academic experience and improved my leadership capabilities drastically in recent years as I have been able to flourish within school organizations. In my profession, I hope to achieve impactful work, research, and studies that benefit the medical realm. Through the challenges I have faced in the past few years, such as ill family members, loss of close family members, change, and sorrow, I have grown tremendously as a person, daughter, and a student. I realized that I could better myself and produce a higher likelihood of the future I desire. My family comes from an extremely strong and self-reliant background and have experienced indescribable hurdles across their lives. My parents have inspired me to not only fight for my hopes and dreams in a country where it is possible, but to further a level of perseverance that will last a lifetime. These are also bits of knowledge I plan to pass down to future generations, so they have the tools for success that I did not have but learned along the way. My goal of becoming an esteemed physician is something I have teetered on for a while, yet I have sacrificed my time, energy, and mental capacity for my impressive academics. This scholarship would help me immensely in pursuing a difficult path with extensive education that will rack up a cost. My father's recovery from colon cancer and struggles with health to this day has limited his ability to work. This economic aid would allow me to focus directly onto my studies and less on paying off student debt. It would produce more determination and passion for a desired career.

1. I am motivated by my family, friends, my passions, hobbies, and myself. I find my parents and family’s work ethic and habits truly inspirational and admirable. They come from tenacious and determined backgrounds that are very rigorous. My friends are intelligent individuals with similar aspirations as I have and we motivate each other healthily, constantly reminding each other of work and positively uplifting our friends. My passion for medicine and the medical field are captivating and I find individuals embodying the space fascinating young minds. I grew up with a strong interest in medicine and when my father fell ill with cancer, I became curious and delved into a never-ending pit of knowledge. I vowed to dedicate my life to saving others, studying to discover cures, researching and learning, as well as treating patients. Some of my hobbies that motivate me regularly are reading, cooking, and exercising. These are my favorite hobbies that allow me to become a better version of myself by working on my mental and physical health. I say positive, encouraging phrases to myself daily to think in a positive light as often as I can. I like to remain optimistic and motivated in general. If I could do anything with my life, I would like to dedicate my life to studying and saving ill people. By studying, learning, and practicing medicine, I can play a significant role in a piece of a larger puzzle. Whether it may be a diagnosis or a life-altering revelation, I would like to impact other individuals like my family and I were impacted by the doctors that treated and saved my father. 2. STEM is vast and carries weight and importance in our lives. Science, mathematics, technology, and engineering are some of the most important aspects of our lives, making up most of the job market. I love the sciences and I would love to pursue a career in biology. Having an impact on people through the medical field would be incredibly fulfilling. I am excited about research, residency, opportunity to gain experience and grow, as well as meeting new people with similar passions. There are many aspects of the scientific field that I enjoy and aspire to delve into. STEM is an intense field filled with opportunities in different areas, interests, and careers. It requires a great deal of dedication and appreciation to challenge yourself with a STEM education and career. I would have a positive impact on the world through a job in IT by imposing stricter guidelines on protecting data and user information. We live in a world where data and personal information are constantly at risk because of questionable apps, intelligent hackers, and unsavory tactics that steal users’ information. I would aim to enact forms of technology that can detect malware and intrusive data collection to protect individuals. My impact on the world would be based on safer uses of the internet and social media. A career in information technology would allow me to aid the common person with their problems relating to technology and tech products. My skills such as problem solving, creativity, and critical thinking would be helpful in positively influencing the people around me in the IT field. 3. The biggest challenge I faced in my life was facing the death of my pet dog, Roger. He was the sweetest, gentlest, and most adorable dog I had ever met. Roger was a fluffy brown Cocker Spaniel and enjoyed nature, food, and sleeping. He first became sick in the fall of 2021, not eating well and feeling sick daily. He slept more, progressively got worse, and dropped a lot of weight. Roger’s vet diagnosed him with renal cancer in the winter of 2021 and it was a mental struggle seeing the small dog lose his appetite entirely. I did not acknowledge the extent of his illness until his last weeks. In retrospect, it was difficult to deal with the eeriness of pin drop silence that became a frequent aspect of our lives. There was a sense of emptiness where we missed Roger’s paws walking to and from our rooms to the couch and back to my room. I found myself thinking of him in everything. I would look out my window and imagine him frolicking through the grass. A part of me knew he was in a better place, healed and much happier. Since then, I vowed to dedicate my life to studying medicine and the fascinating ways to treat and care for ill people. I found new hobbies, reconnected with friends, and found peace within myself and my family. I knew he would be alongside me and my pursuit of medicine, prospective career, and lengthy education.

My academic goals and prospects consist of pursuing the pre-medical path to become a primary care doctor. For starters, I would like to attend medical school in the future, practice residency, and work either in a hospital or in a doctor's office somewhere near my hometown or in the city. With this tremendous commitment comes considerable sacrifice, stress, and a strong work ethic. It is not easy however I know I will do whatever it takes to accomplish these tasks. My passions have all derived from my deep-rooted interest in the medical field and what it takes to become a highly esteemed doctor who is excellent in their career. For years now, I have pondered in my thoughts if this extensive pre-med journey is worth it and now, I undoubtedly believe it to be my most desired goal. Supporting my community and school through activities and events has enriched my academic experience and improved my leadership capabilities drastically in recent years as I have been able to flourish within school organizations. My professional aspirations include reaching a superior role in my field and researching and improving the medical field throughout my career. I would like to foster positive workplace relationships as well as doctor-patient relationships. It is important to be able to develop a trusting bond with my patients. Along with my educational goals, I would like to be seen as an inspirational role model to others as I gain experience, and aid those who are learning and in need of support. In my profession, I hope to achieve impactful work, research, and studies that benefit the medical realm. Through the challenges I have faced in the past few years, such as ill family members, loss of close family members, change, and sorrow, I have grown tremendously as a person, daughter, and a student. I realized that I could better myself and produce a higher likelihood of the future I desire. My family comes from an extremely strong and self-reliant background and have experienced indescribable hurdles across their lives. My parents have inspired me to not only fight for my hopes and dreams in a country where it is possible, but to further a level of perseverance that will last a lifetime. These are also bits of knowledge I plan to pass down to future generations, so they have the tools for success that I did not have but learned along the way. My goal of becoming an esteemed physician is something I have teetered on for a while, yet I have sacrificed my time, energy, and mental capacity for my impressive academics. The medical field is an interest of mine that has fascinated me yet created inquiries about everything. Its mystique is alluring enough that at a noticeably early age, it captivated me so much it will not let go.

Empowerment feels like a big shout, a motivating burst of energy given to someone or by oneself. It is the oxygen we require in our lungs and what keeps us going daily. Family empowers one another, so do friends and partners. I love to motivate others as a hope to urge them to focus on their goal, assignment, or task. Seeing the people you care for succeed or accomplish someone grand is a very fulfilling sensation. Empowerment cannot be shared if you do not first encourage yourself. I try to motivate myself in simple ways such as rewarding myself with my favorite fruit after I finish a long assignment and taking a quick ten-minute break after writing. I appreciate the day-to-day influence empowerment has on everyone because it produces a genuine emotion towards others. Freedom, power, and fulfilment are vocabulary that remind me of the strong and palpable priorly mentioned word. A straightforward text, kind gesture, and motivating conversations all have impacted my life. Either from friends or family, they have all reignited a spark in me to work harder and strive for better in my life. My aspirations have increased and energized my spirits for my future career and studies. My interest in medicine is a great challenge and not an easy feat, but I remain focused on accomplishing my future four years of university and post graduate education as well. I have received some valuable advice from my parents and staff in my high school that wired my brain to become more determined towards my path to become a physician. They have told me that hard work pays off in the end, keep your eyes on the prize, carpe diem: seize the day; all especially important things to live by. I agree with those ideologies, and I find myself repeating motivating phrases to myself every single day to remain motivated and pursue my ambitions. My family is uplifting and supportive, coming from generations of incredibly tenacious and gritty workers. They understand the passion, rigor, and sacrifice it takes to accomplish something so desirable and almost tangible. I have sought their same rigor and work ethic to strive for a bright career, life, and education. I perceive my studies and extensive education to be one of the foremost objectives in my life now and I absolutely need empowerment to keep me on my positive trajectory. The burst of energy that allows me to press another key and flip another page is my ultimate motivator for my career as a physician.

My name is Karen Flores, a senior in high-school, and soon to be university bound. My academic goals and prospects consist of pursuing the pre-medical path to become a primary care doctor. For starters, I would like to attend medical school in the future, practice residency, and work either in a hospital or in a doctor's office somewhere near my hometown. With this tremendous commitment comes considerable sacrifice, stress, and a strong work ethic. It is not easy however I know I will do whatever it takes to accomplish these tasks. My passions have all derived from my deep-rooted interest in the medical field and what it takes to become a highly esteemed doctor who is excellent in their career. For years now, I have pondered in my thoughts if this extensive pre-med journey is utterly worth it and now, I undoubtedly believe it to be my most desired goal. Supporting my community and school through activities and events has enriched my academic experience and improved my leadership capabilities drastically in recent years as I have been able to flourish within organizations. My professional aspirations include reaching a superior role in my field and researching and improving the medical field throughout my career. I would like to foster positive workplace relationships as well as doctor-patient relationships. It is important to be able to develop a trusting bond with my patients. Along with my educational goals, I would like to be seen as an inspirational role model to others as I gain experience, which are learning and in need of support. In my profession, I hope to achieve impactful work, research, and studies that benefit the medical realm. Women empowerment is important to me especially in a day and age where women still are not treated equally in all areas of life. Mothers, daughters, sisters, cousins, aunts, and grandmothers deserve to be treated the same as anyone else. In my future career path and university, I plan to raise awareness to the struggles women in the medical field have. The discrepancies in pay, unfair judgment and ostracization, and more need to be addressed. As I manage in the field, I aim to change the way women are treated and positively impact the powerful, intelligent female minds in that space. My relationships and connects with my fellow friends and acquaintances play a significant role in my mind and welfare. That is why I plan to empower the strong and incredibly resolute women in the modern age.

Movies and films are some of my favorite media to divulge in my free time. Whether it is a gloomy, rainy day or a quiet early morning, I find myself scouring the internet for a movie that has yet to pique my interest. Amongst my favorite films, I have found many key take away’s from some of them. I have realized that love is not everything it may seem to be and that it can hurt you deeply. Friendships may come and go but you always have yourself. These themes have influenced my goals by determining the mindset I can have. Either I give my all into my relationships and fall victim to failure or I give my all into my academic, career, and personal goals that will lead me into something fulfilling. Surely, you can have a mixture of both in some way, the good or the bad, but it becomes complicated. Films are a work of art and I admire classic films and actors that gain an audience. My academic goals and prospects consist of pursuing the pre-medical path to become a primary care doctor. For starters, I would like to attend medical school in the future, practice residency, and work either in a hospital or in a doctor's office somewhere near my hometown. With this tremendous commitment comes considerable sacrifice, stress, and a strong work ethic. It is not easy however I know I will do whatever it takes to accomplish these tasks. My passions have all derived from my deep-rooted interest in the medical field and what it takes to become a highly esteemed doctor who is excellent in their career. For years now, I have pondered in my thoughts if this extensive pre-med journey is truly worth it and now, I undoubtedly believe it to be my most desired goal. Supporting my community and school through activities and events has enriched my academic experience and improved my leadership capabilities drastically in recent years as I have been able to flourish within organizations. My professional aspirations include reaching a superior role in my field and researching and improving the medical field throughout my career. I would like to foster positive workplace relationships as well as doctor-patient relationships. It is very important to be able to develop a trusting bond with my patients. Along with my educational goals, I would like to be seen as an inspirational role model to others as I gain experience, that are learning and in need of support. In my profession, I hope to achieve impactful work, research, and studies that benefit the medical realm.

My academic goals and prospects consist of pursuing the pre-medical path to become a primary care doctor. For starters, I would like to attend medical school in the future, practice residency, and work either in a hospital or in a doctor's office somewhere near my hometown. I was always interested in medicine, but not entirely sure if I would be able to go through with something to that magnitude. With this tremendous commitment comes considerable sacrifice, stress, and a strong work ethic. It is not easy however I know I will do whatever it takes to accomplish these tasks. My passions have all derived from my deep-rooted interest in the medical field and what it takes to become a highly esteemed doctor who is excellent in their career. For years now, I have pondered in my thoughts if this extensive pre-med journey is truly worth it and now, I undoubtedly believe it to be my most desired goal. Supporting my community and school through activities and events has enriched my academic experience and improved my leadership capabilities drastically in recent years as I have been able to flourish within organizations. When my father fell ill at the end of 2020, my feelings towards the medical field shifted and grew enraptured by the art of medicine. I am particularly interested currently in oncology and the field of STEM. I am fascinated over experiencing another world of studies, research, and real-life hands-on experiences. As I progress through my education and gain another level of knowledge, I aim to help others and change their lives the way my family's lives have been affected. Some other aspirations I aim towards include reaching a superior role in my field and researching and improving the medical field throughout my career. I would like to foster positive workplace relationships as well as doctor-patient relationships. It is very important to be able to develop a trusting bond with my patients. Along with my educational goals, I would like to be seen as an inspirational role model to others as I gain experience, that are learning and in need of support. I am excited to dive into a field that is constantly changing and improving. My impact, along with my extensive pursuit of knowledge, would like to reach beyond medicine and sprout desire for others to enter the same field. In my profession, I hope to achieve impactful work, research, and studies that benefit the medical realm.

As a high school senior with impressive grades and list of extracurriculars, I have invested much of my time in my school, community, and academics. My future major is biology, and I would like to pursue the pre-med track. I plan on becoming a physician in the future, completing medical school, residency, and obtaining a solid career after many years of schooling. I love medicine, reading, learning, animals, my family and friends as well as my free time. I am a very diligent, kind, and encouraging person with big dreams. I would like to venture out into the world and study a field that is forever expanding with research and extensive studies. A field I have been fascinated in recently has been oncology, the study of cancer. My father had colon cancer late 2020 and has since recovered, and since then, I became curious over every aspect of cancer. In my AP biology class, we discussed the cell cycle and the specifics of how cancer occurs. It has furthered my interest in biology, science, and the medical field. My time in honors and AP courses have allowed me to understand the rigor academics impose on my life. It challenges me in a beneficial way to manage my time, think critically, and remain organized and prepared. I have learned to study efficiently and memorize well. My interests in exercise and nature have permitted me to unwind from said challenging aspects of my life. My love for being active has improved my quality of life and brought me great peace. Being outdoors has also allotted me to spend time with family and my dog despite my slim amounts of free time. As a member of numerous honor societies in my school, I have been heavily involved in my school and community. I helped organize and set up a school event, tutored students in their math classes, and donated hygiene and food items for our hygiene drive and food pantry. I love to give back to a community with positive and fun individuals. My friends and I frequently engage in school events and assist groups in need. It often brings joy to a kind-hearted person whose day was completed by a small action that took no effort on our part. My experience in seeing someone I truly care for suffer so much in an unfortunate circumstance has affected my view on life. Since then, I became firm in my decision to help others who face similar conditions and treatments. I have more empathy for the ill, and I would love to be able to elongate someone's life a little more like they did to my own father.

My academic goals and prospects consist of pursuing the pre-medical path to become a primary care doctor. For starters, I would like to attend medical school in the future, practice residency, and work either in a hospital or in a doctor's office somewhere near my hometown or in the city. With this tremendous commitment comes considerable sacrifice, stress, and a strong work ethic. It is not easy however I know I will do whatever it takes to accomplish these tasks. My passions have all derived from my deep-rooted interest in the medical field and what it takes to become a highly esteemed doctor who is excellent in their career. For years now, I have pondered in my thoughts if this extensive pre-med journey is worth it and now, I undoubtedly believe it to be my most desired goal. Supporting my community and school through activities and events has enriched my academic experience and improved my leadership capabilities drastically in recent years as I have been able to flourish within school organizations. My professional aspirations include reaching a superior role in my field and researching and improving the medical field throughout my career. I would like to foster positive workplace relationships as well as doctor-patient relationships. It is important to be able to develop a trusting bond with my patients. Along with my educational goals, I would like to be seen as an inspirational role model to others as I gain experience, and aid those who are learning and in need of support. In my profession, I hope to achieve impactful work, research, and studies that benefit the medical realm. Through the challenges I have faced in the past few years, such as ill family members, loss of close family members, change, and sorrow, I have grown tremendously as a person, daughter, and a student. I realized that I could better myself and produce a higher likelihood of the future I desire. My family comes from an extremely strong and self-reliant background and have experienced indescribable hurdles across their lives. My parents have inspired me to not only fight for my hopes and dreams in a country where it is possible, but to further a level of perseverance that will last a lifetime. These are also bits of knowledge I plan to pass down to future generations, so they have the tools for success that I did not have but learned along the way. My goal of becoming an esteemed physician is something I have teetered on for a while, yet I have sacrificed my time, energy, and mental capacity for my impressive academics. The medical field is an interest of mine that has fascinated me yet created inquiries about everything. Its mystique is alluring enough that at a noticeably early age, it captivated me so much it will not let go.

Kindness to me is a valuable trait everyone should have. A person in my life who has embodied the word “kindness” would be my mother. She is a selfless, generous, and genuine person and has influenced long lasting aspects of my life. My mother is a loveable person with a selfless heart, and I have admired that about her since I was a child. She would give us children her plate of food if we asked and caved to my siblings and I’s desire to purchase random toys and plushies. She always spreads joyfulness and positivity in every room she stepped into. Something she always repeated was “You never know what someone is going through so a little kindness can go a long way.” That is a piece of advice that I carry with me to this day as I encounter classmates, family members, and friends regularly. My perspective on my word choice and humor have shifted and I became more conscious of others’ feelings. Like my mother and as the oldest child, I evolved into a mature, noble, and warm-hearted individual. I care about my siblings and my pet dog tremendously as well as my parents. I sacrifice a lot of my time to appease my parents with their demands and I help my siblings daily with schoolwork and personal things. I dedicate much of my time to my schoolwork and my family. My mother is alike and prioritizes domestics. I appreciate her calmness and level of understanding that envelops me with a tender embrace. Her kindness and sacrifice do not go unnoticed by me, and I am grateful to have an individual that cares infinitely about my feelings, interests, and thoughts. My mother has instilled in me prim and proper behaviors growing up and I have come to understand, seventeen years later, how important it is to have human decency towards others. It matters and can positively or negatively affect someone’s day and life. Words have immense influence and carry heavy weight. My mother has important values in her life that I welcome and aim to implement in my future family and in other areas of life. She is one of the most important people in my life, along with my father, and has uplifted, supported, and believed in me against all odds. Her compassion and heart of gold are one of a kind and I will spend the rest of my life attempting to find someone who will hardly come close to her.

My academic goals and prospects consist of pursuing the pre-medical path to become a primary care doctor. For starters, I would like to attend medical school in the future, practice residency, and work either in a hospital or in a doctor's office somewhere near my hometown. With this tremendous commitment comes considerable sacrifice, stress, and a strong work ethic. It is not easy however I know I will do whatever it takes to accomplish these tasks. My passions have all derived from my deep-rooted interest in the medical field and what it takes to become a highly esteemed doctor who is excellent in their career. For years now, I have pondered in my thoughts if this extensive pre-med journey is worth it and now, I undoubtedly believe it to be my most desired goal. Supporting my community and school through activities and events has enriched my academic experience and improved my leadership capabilities drastically in recent years as I have been able to flourish within organizations. My professional aspirations include reaching a superior role in my field and researching and improving the medical field throughout my career. I would like to foster positive workplace relationships as well as doctor-patient relationships. It is especially important to be able to develop a trusting bond with my patients. Along with my educational goals, I would like to be seen as an inspirational role model to others as I gain experience, for those who are learning and in need of support. In my profession, I hope to achieve impactful work, research, and studies that benefit the medical realm. My first language is Spanish and growing up in an immigrant, Hispanic household, which was the only language I understood until I attended elementary school. I believe speaking several languages is a benefit mentally and socially as you interact with others and strengthen your language skills. It benefits in the workplace, social settings, and in relationships. One’s understanding of a culture lies within its language and history. Being able to understand and speak Spanish as a child allowed me to connect with my relatives who only spoke Spanish. I felt more unified with my country because of the strong, reinforced relationship I had with its beautiful language. Being bilingual has come with some hardships as well. Integrating into an unfamiliar environment speaking a different language creates isolation and confusion. It took a lot of effort on my end to learn English over the course of a few years in elementary school. I had to study both languages while acquiring English. Being bilingual has come with criticism and judgement from others who mock and ridicule the learner, who spends days preparing for social interactions. People who speak a language naturally do not understand the other individuals who are studying the language and may struggle to, for example, pronounce, spell, and read. Overall, there are many important benefits of bilingualism to a person in all aspects of life, while also having detriments socially and mentally.

The STEM field is filled with endless possibilities and opportunities to explore and study vastly new areas. I grew up loving science and as a child, I became fascinated with medical professionals and the research and development over the decades. From the discovery of the double helix to genetic abnormalities, I have learned tremendously over the innovative ways scientists uncovered new ideals that have altered the scientific realm. I enjoy the practice of medicine and I have improved my work ethic, determination, and perseverance to accomplish my goal of becoming an esteemed physician. The sheer idea of practicing medicine after remaining at school for an extra five to ten years is exciting and a motivating view of a dream of mine. I would love to enhance research, recent studies, trials, and even innovations. The medical field intrigues me and holds a certain allure that cannot seem to leave me, instead it lingers every day. I am a curious, open-minded, and tenacious individual who stops at no lengths to understand and learn something new. As a woman in STEM, it brings an even stronger desire to study and treat individuals of my own. To practice in many fields as well as introducing something different to the table is my goal as I emerge into my medical studies and my passions blossom. Women have a benevolent influence in science and have been long overdue to land their mark in their fields. Including diversity into the space emphasizes the necessity of equal and more opportunities that benefit both aspiring students and medicine. I would aspire to influence women who believe in something profound in STEM and aim to positively impact the scientific landscape. I believe like-minded individuals whose goals of advancing research and the STEM field should be able to no matter what. There is so much to explore and to evaluate the waters of. There are new discoveries made every day and technological advances in treating and progressing scientific observations have brought it closer to development. I would love to work and assist bright, young minds, eager to study and further themselves in their path. In my eyes, making an impact as a woman in the field would solidify my standing in my progressive field and demonstrate that women are every bit as capable of advancing the STEM field as anyone else. I am passionate about being a physician and pursuing an intriguing yet tough area of study. My efforts in school to elevate myself and stand out as a strong, driven person have not wavered whatsoever. I always viewed stepping into the medical field as an incredulous idea, now I have faith I can impact the scientific realm as it has impacted me.

A movie that has impacted me heavily in my life would be “The Notebook.” A tale of two lovers who were unable to successfully live their lives out together, life meddling between them. The angst, tension, and sheer love Ally and Noah shared was palpable. I admired their connection and felt as if I understood their circumstances, feelings, and emotions that dawned on me. It has influenced my perspective on life, love and even relationships with its strong impact on a generation. Twenty years later, this movie still holds the same status as it once had. Romantic, compelling, and a great love story. “The Notebook,” to this day, is as popular as it was and many individuals I know would agree when I say this film is fascinating. You root for the characters, their unfortunate circumstances, aching to see a glimpse of hope of Allie and Noah’s eventual rekindling. Every watch is an immersive experience that drives me up a wall. I always heard of this movie, being well-liked for years prior, and when I first watched it, I was in disbelief. I never expected a great film with a solid story. Its impact influenced my tremendous love for movies and TV shows. I grew interested in books and literature more as I grew up and desperately searched for a relationship that resembled the two protagonists by a smidge. The heartfelt, sentimental aspect of Allie and Noah’s tug of war relationship was admirable and displayed to me the struggles of love. It showed the raw nature of one’s feelings and what love is to a person. It is a relationship that against all odds found its way back to one another with open arms and pure affection. I resonated with the characters as well, which furthered my connection to every one of them. I understood how they could not be together, yet I understood their passion. It is memorable and I believe a movie like this has a ripple effect for decades. The actors’ devotion to their roles had me convinced this film was well crafted and has a strong impact on young adult romance relationships and movies in related categories. I enjoyed loyal friendships, understood the restricting parents, and admired the older versions of Noah still utterly devoted to Allie, who inhabited a nursing home. This cult classic has changed my view on young love, mature love and the sacrifices made when you genuinely love someone. “The Notebook” embodies tender love that lasts with you for an eternity.

My mental health falters often during the school year and hinders my ability in my academics. It furthers my procrastination, inability to concentrate, and levels of motivation. At times, I find it hard to even get up and accomplish other household tasks when I know I have academic work to do. Much of the status of my mental health relates and depends on my stress levels because of school. It creates a burden on my academic performance and hindrance on academic validation. I have become slightly more careless with my level of determination, and I have removed my foot from the gas in terms of my intensity with my grades. I am not perfect, and perfection should not be expected from anyone. I can try my absolute best and not reach my impossibly lofty expectations, and I will be fine. The world will not end if I fail to reach a ninety overall grade in my math class or my desired ninety-five average in another class. I have come to terms with these ideas, and they have opened a brand-new perspective for the rest of my school year and my postsecondary education in the future. Reaching highs and lows throughout every school year has shown me that placing effort and intention in everything I do is important. My mental health has taken blows with the heavy courseload I placed onto myself in my final year of high school, and I decided to challenge myself further by striving for top grades in the higher-level courses. My personal life has slowed down as I spend my time now studying when I can, completing assignments, projects, and crucial lessons. My friendships became tougher to nourish daily and I relied on my close school friends for my daily serotonin boost. My family has seen me less as I stay in my room, bed covered in layers of calculus and biology sheets to review. The relationship with the people I love and care for has been sacrificed for my education and I must adequately regulate my time in accordance with the important aspects of my life. As a first-generation college student, there is heavy pressure on my performance in school, my future, and grades. Being a high achieving woman has its pros and cons, weighing my mental health as unimportant. The weight of university financial costs, academics, extracurriculars, and my personal life while trying to pursue goals outside of school create an immense amount of adversity. I have found taking time to enjoy my hobbies and activities improves my quality of life. Despite the stress I face regularly, I allocate time to divulge in my favorite tv shows, spend imperative time with family before I rest, and attempt to stay in touch with my closest friends. Protecting my peace has been an important goal of mine this year as I embark on a new chapter of my life. I aim to nourish myself as a person, daughter, and student more this year. I have a goal to remain driven, tenacious, and embody perseverance for my intense and challenging career prospects. As I plan to be a doctor, I build a healthy foundation of a strong mindset, relationships, and educational plans. I would like to place more importance on my mental health and interests while pursuing my passions in a unique environment.

My whole life has been affected by medicine, whether by medical advances or near-death experiences. It has influenced my perception of the world and medicine. That is why I decided to pursue the study of biology more closely and fully immerse myself in STEM teachings. I grew up learning about STEM with much fascination that planted the seed in my brain to pursue the field. I thoroughly enjoy the process of creative thinking, experimenting, learning, and trial and error. I am not phased by mistakes or decisions. The medical field intrigues me and holds a certain allure that cannot seem to leave me, instead it lingers every day. I am a curious, open-minded, and tenacious individual who stops at no lengths to understand and learn something new. As a woman in STEM, it brings an even stronger desire to study and treat individuals of my own. To practice in many fields as well as introducing something different to the table is my goal as I emerge into my medical studies and my passions blossom. I would like to research and discover many things during my education. There is so much in medicine that can be explored, and I would hope to work on the sciences, trials, and techniques that bright minds have introduced us to. Along with my interest in researching and developing grand things for the people, I would like to follow through with my biology passion and be able to achieve the esteemed physician role I seek. I aspire to pursue the extensive schooling being a doctor requires though it also takes residency, medical school, and many examinations to receive the title. STEM is related to many fields and processes. As a future doctor, I would like to endeavor in technology and the medical aspect of biotechnology. Advances that are mind blowing are occurring every day and I aim to have a role in that as well. I would love to work and assist bright, young minds, eager to study and further themselves in their path. In my eyes, making an impact as a woman in the field would solidify my standing in my progressive field and demonstrate that women are every bit as capable of advancing the STEM field as anyone else. I am passionate about being a physician and pursuing an intriguing yet tough area of study. I always viewed stepping into the medical field as an incredulous idea, now I have faith I can impact the scientific realm as it has impacted me.

The very first moment I laid my eyes on Roger’s fluffy brown fur, I knew he would become the highlight of my life; the fateful day that my father brought him home marked the beginning of an inseparable bond. I embraced my vulnerability because of my dog. I felt the profound emotions that previously stood behind an impenetrable wall. He taught me how to love and what love means. My budding connection with my dog was a foreign concept at the time and it presented me with an opportunity for knowledge, growth, and awareness. I took care of a pet for years and it taught me a great deal of responsibility, selflessness, and compassion. I was ten when I experienced teachings like these, and it felt like tidal waves of emotions that clashed while I overcame challenges during that arduous period of my life. The constant struggles of remaining trapped in the middle of childhood and adolescence quickly came crashing down and loneliness engulfed me. However, I never truly felt isolated by my canine friend. Roger kept me company during my highs and lows. On countless occasions, my dog continually became my crutch. There have been moments where I have felt overwhelmed by life and turned to see Roger leaning against me, his large brown eyes gazing up. He was able to permeate my thoughts and find me in my pitfalls so I could seek comfort from him. The negative emotions I felt dissipated because of my pet. When I came home following a long day at school, a simple greeting from him made me delighted and revealed an energetic side of myself. Significant memories of Roger have painted an overjoyed expression on my face, especially when I revisit memories of him yearning for a bite of my food. He would routinely look at me with his sweet puppy dog eyes and I always caved in, relinquishing my meals and treats to him. I believed it to be our trusting bond to care for one another. Whether it was at the dining table or couch, I felt urged to ensure my dog knew he was loved by sharing a small portion of his favorite foods. My love for my dog has undoubtedly been etched into my mind and soul. With him by my side, I have always managed to avoid both travesty and conflict. Unfortunately, now, I must live my life without him. This has resulted in a challenging period of adjustment that I continue to battle with today. It is something that I rarely thought about until one day I experienced the unusual sensation of dead silence in my home. Due to experiences of déjà vu of a sentimental memory or a familiar routine, the hollow feeling it left me with made me wonder: What do I do now? Existing without a loved one permanently alters a person. Since then, I have sought out methods to better myself and to ensure that I keep myself on a positive trajectory. I spent time with my family as we all depended on each other as we grieved. I appreciated every breath, every scent, every bit of laughter. I cemented my friendships, cherished my hobbies more, and became more committed to my studies. I rediscovered my life’s meaning and reasons as to why I needed to wake up every morning. Now I have authentic, attainable aspirations for my future, and I no longer need the constant support of someone or something. My brain has chemically changed because of the emotional turmoil, and the air I breathe now is rich and pure.

Success, defined as the accomplishment of a goal, has become a motivator in my life to achieve things that I aspire, desire, and elicit joy in my days. One of my biggest goals that requires a great measure of skill is to become a family doctor through extensive education. To reach that level of so-called success, I need financial aid, familial support, and my own blood, sweat and tears. Scholarships like this one help and boost my hope in achieving what was a far-fetched dream shrouded with debt, anxiety, and isolation. As the only first-generation college student in my family, I am on my own, with everything college related and little monetary assistance from my family. I am appreciative of the aid given by my state and federal government as it does alleviate some of the burdens that university costs form. With the financial aid I am given, I can pursue an education that I am passionate about and incredibly excited to dive into. Success is achieving my biggest dreams that seemed like only dreams, until I became rigorously driven with my academics and devoted myself to a goal that I am passionate about. It became a surreal idea that became possible as every day passed by. My idea of success was created by a diligent and studious mindset that allowed me to formulate a driven yet precise method on how to continue my scientific career. My passions have all derived from my deep-rooted interest in the medical field and what it takes to become a highly esteemed doctor who is excellent in their career. Supporting my community and school through activities and events has enriched my academic experience and improved my leadership capabilities drastically in recent years as I have been able to flourish within organizations. Along with my other goals, I would like to be seen as an inspirational role model to others as I gain experience, that are learning and in need of support. In my profession, I hope to achieve impactful work, research, and studies that benefit the medical realm. I have accomplished much to achieve the grades and academic honors that I do now, and hard work does not come without sacrifice. Realistically, my courses are intense and my desire for success allows me to set aside time to concentrate on the workload for every class. I persevere daily in my classes, as seen in my unwavering dedication to my goals and education. Outside of school, I am a member of several honor societies, some clubs and activities. I dedicate my time to benefiting my community and being involved in my school’s events. They are memorable and helping events truly bring a smile on my face. I enjoy the satisfaction that success contains, whether it is palpable or in sight. My aspirations drive me to become the best version of myself that I can possibly me to accomplish the tasks and lifelong goals I desire. My career and education are extremely important to me and reaching my goals is what success encompasses.

My academic goals and prospects consist of pursuing the pre-medical path to become a primary care doctor. For starters, I would like to attend medical school in the future, practice residency, and work either in a hospital or in a doctor's office somewhere near my hometown or in the city. With this tremendous commitment comes considerable sacrifice, stress, and a strong work ethic. It is not easy however I know I will do whatever it takes to accomplish these tasks. My passions have all derived from my deep-rooted interest in the medical field and what it takes to become a highly esteemed doctor who is excellent in their career. Through the challenges I have faced in the past few years, such as ill family members, loss of close family members, change, and grief, I have grown tremendously as a person, daughter, and a student. I realized that I could better myself and produce a higher likelihood of the future I desire. I am a very diligent, kind, and encouraging person with big dreams. I would like to venture out into the world and study a field that is forever expanding with research and extensive studies. A field I have been fascinated in recently has been oncology, the study of cancer. My father had colon cancer late 2020 and has since recovered, and since then, I became curious over every aspect of cancer. In my AP biology class, we discussed the cell cycle and the specifics of how cancer occurs. It has furthered my interest in biology, science, and the medical field. Much of my hardships have inspired me to focus more of my time towards achieving impressive grades, extracurriculars, and knowledge that will last me a lifetime. In reaching my goals, I have sacrificed my time, hobbies, and friendships to succeed in the future. My time in honors and AP courses have allowed me to understand the rigor academics impose on my life. It challenges me in a beneficial way to manage my time, think critically, and remain organized and prepared. I have learned to study efficiently and memorize well. They have well-prepared me to deal with my challenges head-on despite my fears, timing, and extensive studying. My aspiration of becoming a physician is tough, and with my steppingstones to achieve my goal, I seek to overcome hurdles and hinderances with a determined yet positive mindset. Overcoming challenges build a more tenacious human being and prominent, successful approach in life.

As a high school senior with impressive grades and list of extracurriculars, I have invested much of my time in my school, community, and academics. My future major is biology, and I would like to pursue the pre-med track. I plan on becoming a physician in the future, completing medical school, residency, and obtaining a solid career after many years of schooling. I love medicine, reading, learning, animals, my family and friends as well as my free time. I am a very diligent, kind, and encouraging person with big dreams. I would like to venture out into the world and study a field that is forever expanding with research and extensive studies. A field I have been fascinated in recently has been oncology, the study of cancer. My father had colon cancer late 2020 and has since recovered, and since then, I became curious over every aspect of cancer. In my AP biology class, we discussed the cell cycle and the specifics of how cancer occurs. It has furthered my interest in biology, science, and the medical field. My time in honors and AP courses have allowed me to understand the rigor academics impose on my life. It challenges me in a beneficial way to manage my time, think critically, and remain organized and prepared. I have learned to study efficiently and memorize well. My interests in exercise and nature have permitted me to unwind from said challenging aspects of my life. My love for being active has improved my quality of life and brought me great peace. Being outdoors has also allotted me to spend time with family and my dog despite my slim amounts of free time. As a member of numerous honor societies in my school, I have been heavily involved in my school and community. I helped organize and set up a school event, tutored students in their math classes, and donated hygiene and food items for our hygiene drive and food pantry. I love to give back to a community with positive and fun individuals. My friends and I frequently engage in school events and assist groups in need. It often brings joy to a kind-hearted person whose day was completed by a small action that took no effort on our part. A charity I would like to establish would be a charity for ill people and their families. The goal would be to help ease the burden of costs with donations of food, clothing, and other necessities. Volunteers would help assist people in need, encourage donations, and overall improve the lives of sick and ill individuals. Spreading a positive message to those in need is a beneficial way of helping their self-esteem and eliciting joy in their lives. I would also like to provide activities for ill people such as games, outdoor activities, and thought invoking challenges. Games can provoke problem solving skills and light competition for enjoyment. I would like to make even a small, but powerful impact for everyone.

Since I was born, my father has been an influential figure in my life. He guides, supports, uplifts, and sacrifices tremendously for me and my family. Having immigrated to America nearly twenty years ago, he has faced many challenges along the way. For some, it would have crumbled their spirits, deterred them from work and bonds. But my father always stood headstrong, determined, and positive. My father has faced troubles as an immigrant along my immigrant mother, and assimilating to a suburban, American environment was difficult. The language barrier halted his progress, and as well as my mother’s. His job, family back home, and way of life were completely changed and brought about learning, adapting, and building his new life in a foreign country. With great struggles and challenges along the way, my father has established his own company, bought a home, and accomplished more than he believed in. It has not all been wonderful experiences though. After I was born, my parents had to move and obtain new jobs. My father took the burden of the finances while my mother cared for me at home. I always admired my father for his rigor and relentless diligence that I have never seen in anyone. He has been a tremendous inspiration in my life in guiding, motivating, and supporting me. His actions and experiences have shown me what kind of person I want to be, what I want to do in my future, and how I should be diligent and studious. Some things my father has instilled in me during my youth would be to live to the fullest, to care and forgive others, and to always be loving. My father, for as long as I have known him and have heard stories of him from my mother, has always been an enjoyable person to be around. He is the biggest goofball and jokester I have ever met and has solid humor that makes everyone in a room energized. He unknowingly and unintentionally elevates the mood of the room. His life experiences of his childhood and early years in America shows his unfortunate upbringing and unsure future, but how it can change with a positive and optimistic outlook. My father is carefree, energetic, hard- working, and so loving he never fails to show his love to the people he cares about. He instills kind words to my siblings and I, always to forgive one another. He tells us family is all we have, and to care for each other as we are tight knit siblings. My father wishes for us to be what he did not have in his childhood. As of late, my father’s health has been in a decline and his near-death experience has changed his life forever. He reignited his faith, got closer with us and his family, and found his priorities. He has told me often how everything happens for a reason, whether if you know it now or you do not. He has spoken about cherishing every moment and person in your life. I admire him extremely and believe my father has impacted my life in ways that are indescribable. Through motivation, inspiration, energy, and skill, my father is my biggest influence in life.

My academic goals and prospects consist of pursuing the pre-medical path to become a primary care doctor. For starters, I would like to attend medical school in the future, practice residency, and work either in a hospital or in a doctor's office somewhere near my hometown or in the city. With this tremendous commitment comes considerable sacrifice, stress, and a strong work ethic. It is not easy however I know I will do whatever it takes to accomplish these tasks. My passions have all derived from my deep-rooted interest in the medical field and what it takes to become a highly esteemed doctor who is excellent in their career. For years now, I have pondered in my thoughts if this extensive pre-med journey is worth it and now, I undoubtedly believe it to be my most desired goal. Supporting my community and school through activities and events has enriched my academic experience and improved my leadership capabilities drastically in recent years as I have been able to flourish within school organizations. Along with my educational goals, I would like to be seen as an inspirational role model to others as I gain experience, and aid those who are learning and in need of support. In my profession, I hope to achieve impactful work, research, and studies that benefit the medical realm. Through the challenges I have faced in the past few years, such as ill family members, loss of close family members, change, and sorrow, I have grown tremendously as a person, daughter, and a student. I realized that I could better myself and produce a higher likelihood of the future I desire. My family comes from an extremely strong and self-reliant background and have experienced indescribable hurdles across their lives. My parents have inspired me to not only fight for my hopes and dreams in a country where it is possible, but to further a level of perseverance that will last a lifetime. These are also bits of knowledge I plan to pass down to future generations, so they have the tools for success that I did not have but learned along the way. My goal of becoming an esteemed physician is something I have teetered on for a while, yet I have sacrificed my time, energy, and mental capacity for my impressive academics. I have gained a level of understanding, determination, and motivation in reaching my passions more than ever. I am very driven, and I do not let obstacles or struggles hinder me from achieving what I desire in my life.

My academic goals and prospects consist of pursuing the pre-medical path to become a primary care doctor. For starters, I would like to attend medical school in the future, practice residency, and work either in a hospital or in a doctor's office somewhere near my hometown or in the city. With this tremendous commitment comes considerable sacrifice, stress, and a strong work ethic. It is not easy however I know I will do whatever it takes to accomplish these tasks. My passions have all derived from my deep-rooted interest in the medical field and what it takes to become a highly esteemed doctor who is excellent in their career. For years now, I have pondered in my thoughts if this extensive pre-med journey is worth it and now, I undoubtedly believe it to be my most desired goal. Supporting my community and school through activities and events has enriched my academic experience and improved my leadership capabilities drastically in recent years as I have been able to flourish within school organizations. My professional aspirations include reaching a superior role in my field and researching and improving the medical field throughout my career. I would like to foster positive workplace relationships as well as doctor-patient relationships. It is important to be able to develop a trusting bond with my patients. Along with my educational goals, I would like to be seen as an inspirational role model to others as I gain experience, and aid those who are learning and in need of support. In my profession, I hope to achieve impactful work, research, and studies that benefit the medical realm. Through the challenges I have faced in the past few years, such as ill family members, loss of close family members, change, and sorrow, I have grown tremendously as a person, daughter, and a student. I realized that I could better myself and produce a higher likelihood of the future I desire. My family comes from an extremely strong and self-reliant background and have experienced indescribable hurdles across their lives. My parents have inspired me to not only fight for my hopes and dreams in a country where it is possible, but to further a level of perseverance that will last a lifetime. These are also bits of knowledge I plan to pass down to future generations, so they have the tools for success that I did not have but learned along the way. My goal of becoming an esteemed physician is something I have teetered on for a while, yet I have sacrificed my time, energy, and mental capacity for my impressive academics. My greatest accomplishment so far has been maintaining a positive mindset throughout the hurdles this academic year and being able to find positive outlets like exercise to manage. My hobbies that have helped me this year especially because of increased stress would be cooking, exercising, reading, and listening to music. I have learned a lot throughout my adolescence in balancing my life and keeping my mental health in check, and I am glad to have remained determined thus far and hope to continue doing so.

My academic goals and prospects consist of pursuing the pre-medical path to become a primary care doctor. For starters, I would like to attend medical school in the future, practice residency, and work either in a hospital or in a doctor's office somewhere near my hometown or in the city. With this tremendous commitment comes considerable sacrifice, stress, and a strong work ethic. It is not easy however I know I will do whatever it takes to accomplish these tasks. My passions have all derived from my deep-rooted interest in the medical field and what it takes to become a highly esteemed doctor who is excellent in their career. For years now, I have pondered in my thoughts if this extensive pre-med journey is worth it and now, I undoubtedly believe it to be my most desired goal. Supporting my community and school through activities and events has enriched my academic experience and improved my leadership capabilities drastically in recent years as I have been able to flourish within school organizations. I should receive this scholarship because I plan on researching and improving the medical field throughout my career in my field. I would like to foster positive workplace relationships as well as doctor-patient relationships. It is important to be able to develop a trusting bond with my patients. Along with my educational goals, I would like to be seen as an inspirational role model to others as I gain experience, and aid those who are learning and in need of support. In my profession, I hope to achieve impactful work, research, and studies that benefit the medical realm. Through the challenges I have faced in the past few years, such as ill family members, loss of close family members, change, and sorrow, I have grown tremendously as a person, daughter, and a student. I realized that I could better myself and produce a higher likelihood of the future I desire. My family comes from an extremely strong and self-reliant background and have experienced indescribable hurdles across their lives. My parents have inspired me to not only fight for my hopes and dreams in a country where it is possible, but to further a level of perseverance that will last a lifetime. These are also bits of knowledge I plan to pass down to future generations, so they have the tools for success that I did not have but learned along the way. My goal of becoming an esteemed physician is something I have teetered on for a while, yet I have sacrificed my time, energy, and mental capacity for my impressive academics. The medical field is an interest of mine that has fascinated me yet created inquiries about everything. This scholarship would bring me closer to achieving my dreams, passions, and intense curiosities. I would love to be able to become the physician I always admired when I was a child.

I am pursuing a degree in science because one of my interests growing up was science related, piquing my curiosity, and allowing me to question and research everything. Throughout my academic career, I have seen a development in my medical and scientific interests. My grades in science courses excelled, I found the material to be interesting, and my friends were also wandering in the same field. I felt comfortable with the idea of becoming a scientist and delving into research, studies, and lectures. Biology, chemistry, and physics are all fascinating and are constantly being retaught with extreme detail. This year, I took the course, AP Biology, and I have learned tremendously in such an advanced science course. This class challenged my problem-solving skills, deductive skills, and my understanding of the material. I overextended myself for this class because I realized how important this biology course is for my future, and my education. I first found myself interested in science as a child, during the little labs we did in class. But what revived this feeling of interest was my father’s diagnosis of colon cancer in late 2020. During the rise of COVID-19 and my father’s illness, I found the crossroad of my future. I was enraptured by disease, treatment, research, and the lab. I was also enraptured by how cancer arose, its depth, and how it spreads and reoccurs. These are topics I learned in my AP Biology class, and I even touched upon them in my Human Anatomy and Physiology class. Ideas like those are what will lead me to further advance my education, degree, and occupation. My aspiration to become a doctor is what stimulates the passion for biology, chemistry, anatomy, and mathematics. My ability to research, commit to memory, and apply my knowledge are all advanced in biology. The inkling that was planted in my brain when I was barely a teenager has flourished and transformed into a full flower. Its petals are grown and strong and its height is pronounced. I believe my circle of friends and I share similar passions, and that encourages me further to pursue my career. My goals are like theirs, albeit with slight differences. I know many individuals who are pursuing research, veterinarian school, medicine, and nursing. Being surrounded by like-minded individuals who all seek to immerse themselves in a challenging, evolving field is motivating and spurs light competition. My science degree is important to me, and I would like to continue my schooling afterwards. Partaking in medical school, practicing residency, and committing to a field are one of my biggest goals I aim for. I am very committed to my education, and I seek to advance all throughout my career path. My academics in high school have prepared me for the diligence that university requires to succeed. It takes a mental, emotional, and physical toll on an individual to endure rigorous courses regularly at an advanced level. Prioritizing my education and ensuring I reach my desired goals in a timely manner is of utmost importance. A science degree is important in my pursuit of biology.

My whole life has been affected by medicine, whether by medical advances or near-death experiences. It has influenced my perception of the world and medicine. That is why I decided to pursue the study of biology more closely and fully immerse myself in STEM teachings. I grew up learning about STEM with much fascination that planted the seed in my brain about endeavoring into the field. I thoroughly enjoy the process of creative thinking, experimenting, learning, and trial and error. I am not fazed by mistakes or decisions. The medical field intrigues me and holds a certain allure that cannot seem to leave me, instead it lingers every day. I am a curious, open-minded, and tenacious individual who stops at no lengths to understand and learn something new. As a woman in STEM, it brings an even stronger desire to study and treat individuals of my own. To practice in many fields as well as introducing something different to the table is my goal as I emerge into my medical studies and my passions blossom. I would like to research and discover many things during my education. There is so much in medicine that can be explored, and I would hope to work on the sciences, trials, and techniques that bright minds have introduced us to. Along with my interest in researching and developing grand things for the people, I would like to follow through with my biology passion and be able to achieve the esteemed physician role I seek. I aspire to pursue the extensive schooling being a doctor requires though it also takes residency, medical school, and many examinations to receive the title. STEM is related to many fields and processes. As a future doctor, I would like to endeavor in technology and the medical aspect of biotechnology. Advances that are mind blowing are occurring every day and I aim to have a role in that as well. I would love to work and assist bright, young minds, eager to study and further themselves in their path. In my eyes, making an impact as a woman in the field would solidify my standing in my progressive field and demonstrate that women are every bit as capable of advancing the STEM field as anyone else. I am passionate about being a physician and pursuing an intriguing yet tough area of study. I always viewed stepping into the medical field as an incredulous idea, now I have faith I can impact the scientific realm as it has impacted me.

The title of this new chapter of my life that I am soon to begin would be named “A Quest for Self.” The journey I plan with excitement creeps up on me and as scared and enthralled as I am, I aim to prioritize myself during the midst of the chaos. Embarking on a foreign experience where I will truly feel independent and out of my comfort zone will allow me to dive deeper into myself. I am all about connecting within and seeking solace in my own person. Prioritizing my education, relations, and personal life will be a large part of my chapter and my goal is to succeed on all fronts. I am driven and enthusiastic about my interests and what I believe in. This quest from the end of senior year will open opportunities and doors for life experiences, new connections, and an increase of knowledge. I want to meet new people that suit my improved self and create an overflow of happiness. I want to enjoy my time with myself and learning about the things I am pursuing. Focusing on my career path will be another primary goal within this chapter of my life. While all things in life end, I find myself glad to know that most things are now simply beginning. I seek to celebrate the brand-new chapter of my life with my closest friends who bring me happiness and have brought nothing but love and light to my educational experience. Throughout my academic career, I have displayed tremendous mental, emotional, and physical growth and changes. A fresh, clean slate is all I crave once I step onto my university campus, awaiting the unknown people on site and unfamiliar environment. There is so much out there for me in this new chapter I dub, “A Quest for Self.”

The reason I woke up every morning was because of my dog. The very first moment I laid my eyes on Roger’s fluffy brown fur, I knew he would become the highlight of my life; the fateful day that my father brought him home marked the beginning of an inseparable bond. I embraced my vulnerability because of my dog. I felt the profound emotions that previously stood behind an impenetrable wall. He taught me how to love and what love means. My budding connection with my dog was a foreign concept at the time and it presented me with an opportunity for knowledge, growth, and awareness. I took care of a pet for years and it taught me a great deal of responsibility, selflessness, and compassion. I learned that to care for another means one must care for themselves first. I was ten when I experienced teachings like these, and it felt like tidal waves of emotions that clashed while I overcame challenges during that arduous period of my life. The constant struggles of remaining trapped in the middle of childhood and adolescence quickly came crashing down and loneliness engulfed me. However, I never truly felt isolated by my canine friend. Roger kept me company during my highs and lows. On countless occasions, my dog continually became my crutch. There have been moments where I have felt overwhelmed by life and turned to see Roger leaning against me, his large brown eyes gazing up. He was able to permeate my thoughts and find me in my pitfalls so I could seek comfort from him. The negative emotions I felt dissipated because of my pet. When I came home following a long day at school, a simple greeting from him made me delighted and revealed an energetic side of myself. Significant memories of Roger have painted an overjoyed expression on my face, especially when I revisit memories of him yearning for a bite of my food. He would routinely look at me with his sweet puppy dog eyes and I always caved in, relinquishing my meals and treats to him. I never viewed it as a bother or irritating; I believed it to be our trusting bond to care for one another. Whether it was at the dining table or couch, I felt urged to ensure my dog knew he was loved by sharing a small portion of his favorite foods. My love for my dog has undoubtedly been etched into my mind and soul. With him by my side, I have always managed to avoid both travesty and conflict. Unfortunately, now, I must live my life without him. This has resulted in a challenging period of adjustment that I continue to battle with today. It is something that I rarely thought about until one day I experienced the unusual sensation of dead silence in my home. Due to experiences of déjà vu of a sentimental memory or a familiar routine, the hollow feeling it left me with made me wonder: What do I do now? Existing without a loved one permanently alters a person. Sometimes it seems difficult to recover from such an experience. Since then, I have sought out methods to better myself and to ensure that I keep myself on a positive trajectory. I spent time with my family as we grieved. I appreciated every breath, every scent, every bit of laughter. I cemented my friendships, cherished my hobbies more, and became more committed to my studies. I rediscovered my life’s meaning and reasons as to why I needed to wake up every morning.

Jack Terry’s story brough inspiration, respect, and an overwhelming sense of accomplishment for a man who struggled and sacrificed tremendously. I too have experienced troubles in my life and moments where I did not know where to turn. Terry’s way of persevering reminds me to persevere equally as hard as he has. In 2022, I lost a significant member of my family and a close relative due to intense, debilitating illnesses that strip one from their spirit. Slowly watching someone lose their spark is crushing, and whether they are a pet or a human being, it leaves a vacant hole aching in my heart. My dog passed away from cancer, and my grandfather passed away from an amalgamation of strokes, brain damage, and complications from COVID. Every day I am reminded of their loss, as my dog remains in my heart every moment of every day and my father looks strikingly like my grandfather. I learned that time heals all, and that it is okay to grieve and mourn the loss of someone you hardly saw or someone you previously held in your arms until their last breath. From these critical, life-altering moments in my life, I discovered a lot about myself, my ultimate passions in life, and my connections with others around me. Jack terry took his tough upbringing and molded his soul into a positive, influential gift of knowledge and hope. I also aim to pursue a gentler approach to life, enacting my life lessons throughout, and instilling motivating mindsets in the youth. My medical studies as I plan to pursue the medical path are a strong way of positively affecting individuals today. More now than ever is the medical field in need of health professionals with a desire to learn, teach, and lead others around the world. My goal is to progressively affect the world through prominent research, studies, and furthering developments in trials. Practicing medicine as a physician allows me to inform people of illnesses and help treat them while considering their family history and lifestyle. Preventative care is one of the most important ways doctors ensure their patients’ treatments. Doing my job’s tasks would allow me to play a crucial role in my patients’ lives, building a connection and altering their trajectory. By taking medicine as my path, I ensure I honor my fallen family members and Jack terry as well, who has greatly been affected by horrors of the Holocaust. He himself had taken a hold of his adversity that reared its ugly head and transformed his own life by attending college, medical school, and serving our country. Like Terry, I aspire to achieve a level of insight and knowledge to soar above the travesties in life and improve the lives of the people.

My academic goals and prospects consist of pursuing the pre-medical path to become a primary care doctor. For starters, I would like to attend medical school in the future, practice residency, and work either in a hospital or in a doctor's office somewhere near my hometown or in the city. With this tremendous commitment comes considerable sacrifice, stress, and a strong work ethic. It is not easy however I know I will do whatever it takes to accomplish these tasks. My passions have all derived from my deep-rooted interest in the medical field and what it takes to become a highly esteemed doctor who is excellent in their career. For years now, I have pondered in my thoughts if this extensive pre-med journey is worth it and now, I undoubtedly believe it to be my most desired goal. Supporting my community and school through activities and events has enriched my academic experience and improved my leadership capabilities drastically in recent years as I have been able to flourish within school organizations. Along with my educational goals, I would like to be seen as an inspirational role model to others as I gain experience, and aid those who are learning and in need of support. In my profession, I hope to achieve impactful work, research, and studies that benefit the medical realm. My goal of becoming an esteemed physician is something I have teetered on for a while, yet I have sacrificed my time, energy, and mental capacity for my impressive academics. This scholarship can provide me with extra financial assistance as my father does not work because he is sick, battling cancer daily with his chemotherapy medicine. My mother has upheld the weight of this stress by working regularly and providing for us, although covering my post high school endeavors might not occur. Any assistance from scholarships to allow me to achieve my medical dreams with a slightly less financial burden will motivate me increasingly to fight for my education. I will still pursue medicine despite my financial troubles, knowing I can find work during university and save as much money as possible. This scholarship can open doors for me through an appreciative hand in my housing costs, tuition, and personal expenses during school. I aspire to persevere through the struggles of a low-income background, ill family members, and mental stress to make a name for myself and care for my family the way they have throughout my life. Being a physician means helping treat illnesses and enact appropriate measures to support individuals. I seek to involve myself in the same manner for my family that has supported me since the beginning, which is why this scholarship will allow me to break free and soar in my studies.

My academic goals and prospects consist of pursuing the pre-medical path to become a primary care doctor. For starters, I would like to attend medical school in the future, practice residency, and work either in a hospital or in a doctor's office somewhere near my hometown or in the city. With this tremendous commitment comes considerable sacrifice, stress, and a strong work ethic. It is not easy however I know I will do whatever it takes to accomplish these tasks. My passions have all derived from my deep-rooted interest in the medical field and what it takes to become a highly esteemed doctor who is excellent in their career. For years now, I have pondered in my thoughts if this extensive pre-med journey is worth it and now, I undoubtedly believe it to be my most desired goal. Supporting my community and school through activities and events has enriched my academic experience and improved my leadership capabilities drastically in recent years as I have been able to flourish within school organizations. Along with my educational goals, I would like to be seen as an inspirational role model to others as I gain experience, and aid those who are learning and in need of support. In my profession, I hope to achieve impactful work, research, and studies that benefit the medical realm. My goal of becoming an esteemed physician is something I have teetered on for a while, yet I have sacrificed my time, energy, and mental capacity for my impressive academics. This scholarship can provide me with extra financial assistance as my father does not work because he is sick, battling cancer daily with his chemotherapy medicine. My mother has upheld the weight of this stress by working regularly and providing for us, although covering my post high school endeavors might not occur. Any assistance from scholarships to allow me to achieve my medical dreams with a slightly less financial burden will motivate me increasingly to fight for my education. I will still pursue medicine despite my financial troubles, knowing I can find work during university and save as much money as possible. This scholarship can open doors for me through an appreciative hand in my housing costs, tuition, and personal expenses during school. I aspire to persevere through the struggles of a low-income background, ill family members, and mental stress to make a name for myself and care for my family the way they have throughout my life. Being a physician means helping treat illnesses and enact appropriate measures to support individuals. I seek to involve myself in the same manner for my family that has supported me since the beginning, which is why this scholarship will allow me to break free and soar in my studies.

The STEM field is filled with endless possibilities and opportunities to explore and study vastly new areas. I grew up loving science and as a child, I became fascinated with medical professionals and the research and development over the decades. From the discovery of the double helix to genetic abnormalities, I have learned tremendously over the innovative ways scientists uncovered new ideals that have altered the scientific realm. I enjoy the practice of medicine and I have improved my work ethic, determination, and perseverance to accomplish my goal of becoming an esteemed physician. The sheer idea of practicing medicine after remaining at school for an extra five to ten years is exciting and a motivating view of a dream of mine. The medical field intrigues me and holds a certain allure that cannot seem to leave me, instead it lingers every day. I am a curious, open-minded, and tenacious individual who stops at no lengths to understand and learn something new. As a woman in STEM, it brings an even stronger desire to study and treat individuals of my own. To practice in many fields as well as introducing something different to the table is my goal as I emerge into my medical studies and my passions blossom. Women have a benevolent influence in science and have been long overdue to land their mark in their fields. Including diversity into the space emphasizes the necessity of equal and more opportunities that benefit both aspiring students and medicine. I believe like-minded individuals whose goals of advancing research and the STEM field should be able to no matter what. There is so much to explore and to evaluate the waters of. There are new discoveries made every day and technological advances in treating and progressing scientific observations have brought it closer to development. I would love to work and assist bright, young minds, eager to study and further themselves in their path. In my eyes, making an impact as a woman in the field would solidify my standing in my progressive field and demonstrate that women are every bit as capable of advancing the STEM field as anyone else. I am passionate about being a physician and pursuing an intriguing yet tough area of study. My efforts in school to elevate myself and stand out as a strong, driven person have not wavered whatsoever. I always viewed stepping into the medical field as an incredulous idea, now I have faith I can impact the scientific realm as it has impacted me.

My mental health falters often during the school year and hinders my ability in my academics. It furthers my procrastination, inability to concentrate, and levels of motivation. At times, I find it hard to even get up and accomplish other household tasks when I know I have academic work to do. Much of the status of my mental health relates and depends on my stress levels because of school. It creates a burden on my academic performance and hindrance on academic validation. I have become slightly more careless with my level of determination, and I have removed my foot from the gas in terms of my intensity with my grades. I am not perfect, and perfection should not be expected from anyone. I can try my absolute best and not reach my impossibly lofty expectations, and I will be fine. The world will not end if I fail to reach a ninety overall grade in my math class or my desired ninety-five average in another class. I have come to terms with these ideas, and they have opened a brand-new perspective for the rest of my school year and my postsecondary education in the future. Reaching highs and lows throughout every school year has shown me that placing effort and intention in everything I do is important. My mental health has taken blows with the heavy course load I placed onto myself in my final year of high school, and I decided to challenge myself further by striving for top grades in the higher-level courses. My personal life has slowed down as I spend my time now studying when I can, completing assignments, projects, and crucial lessons. My friendships became tougher to nourish daily and I relied on my close school friends for my daily serotonin boost. My family has seen me less as I stay in my room, bed covered in layers of calculus and biology sheets to review. The relationship with the people I love and care for has been sacrificed for my education and I must adequately regulate my time in accordance with the important aspects of my life. As a first-generation college student, there is heavy pressure on my performance in school, my future, and grades. Being a high achieving woman has its pros and cons, stirring my mental health unimportant. The weight of university financial costs, academics, extracurriculars, and my personal life while trying to pursue goals outside of school create an immense amount of adversity. I have found taking time to enjoy my hobbies and activities improves my quality of life. Despite the stress I face regularly, I allocate time to divulge in my favorite tv shows, spend imperative time with family before I rest, and attempt to stay in touch with my closest friends. Protecting my peace has been an important goal of mine this year as I embark on a new chapter of my life. I aim to nourish myself as a person, daughter, and student more this year. I would like to place more importance on my health and interests while pursuing my passions in a unique environment.

Since I was a little girl, I always looked up to doctors and medical professionals on screen and made it my dream to achieve the same stature. For me, becoming an esteemed physician that leads learning students and treats patients, among many tasks, is especially important to me. Medicine is fascinating and it is a never-ending rabbit hole to explore. Throughout the years, I have pursued my aspirations extensively and I have furthered my determination in my academics to increase the likelihood of my passions occurring. Despite the many challenges I faced in recent years, I stuck to my studies, managed to increase my confidence in my goals, and persevered enough to prove to myself that I can be capable of becoming an excellent physician in the future. Practicing medicine in a hospital or doctor’s office with colleagues that share the same passion is something I want to experience along with the intense rigor of medical school. I seek the pursuit of knowledge that can propel me to success in my preferred field. Along with my strong work ethic that has increased throughout my high school career, I have participated in extracurricular activities that have built my leadership, patience, character, and service. Collaborating with my community and school has shed light on the importance of creating a sense of unity and support that is required for a stable environment. I find myself partaking in many school activities and dedicating my time to events that impact my community the most. My dreams are long-winded, and I diversify my methods to succeed in school, outside of school, and in my personal life. Community service, volunteering, extracurricular activities, and leadership have all affected my life in such a positive way. Helping others and being selfless is a gift and a strong quality for someone attempting to enter the medical field. I have created a path for my dreams, future, and even my desires. I plan to overcome my years of university, medical school, and residency with the long, calming thought of all my sacrifices paying off. I aim to work hard outside of school and ensure my academics are first. My goals are achievable because I do not slack off, procrastinate, or give little effort on anything in my life. I am a very strong-willed person who is resilient, and that aids my perseverance in my academic career. No goal is too big enough, despite all the accumulations of challenging life experiences I have faced.

Originating from a low-income background for many generations has laid the foundation for my family and I’s strong work ethic, unwavering determination, and passionate mindset. Having challenges that shape you as a person comes with a powerful perseverance. My parents sacrificed tremendously for me, my siblings, and our future. I am very appreciative, and that is one of the many things I have gained from coming from a low-income household. My generosity, tenacity, resilience, and leadership stems from the difficulties of my conditions. Despite the trials, I have grown immeasurably, and I plan to impact my community with positivity and being an inspirational role model for others. My goals in life are related to my medical education and my aspiration to become a family medicine physician. I would like to show to the youth that dreams can become reality if you fixate on your goals and strive as much as possible for them. Coming from the bottom, I understand having to work twice as hard to be acknowledged and to become successful. In my academics, it is no easy feat to achieve impressive grades while maintaining a busy schedule all under a difficult background. My parents have been an excellent example in demonstrating that while life can throw you curveballs, you need to realize how to handle them and rise above. Their life experiences shed light on the different struggles they faced to make it to the states, and to start from nothing. I aspire to embody that kind of willpower for my prospects in the medical field. As a physician, I seek to aid the ill, provide informative care, and connect with individuals while forming a trusting bond with patients in need. With all my knowledge and assertions, I aspire to treat patients with my intensive academic knowledge and human empathy. I would like to be able to treat my family members in the future as a physician and care for them the way they cared for me growing up. The world certainly demands an increase in healthcare workers and my goal is to become a successful physician. My community falters in strong, admirable figures and I hope in the future that I can be seen as a role model by my friends, family, and colleagues. My drive for my passions has allowed me to prove myself, sacrifice my time and energy, and improve the future of my education. My life experience provides a path for change and improvements in my community through inspiration, a positive role model, and unwavering determination.

Death Note has one of the most captivating concepts for a show, specifically an anime. The lead, Light Yagami, yields inhumane powers through his death notebook. The depth of the characters, mystique of the book, and rival between L and the police force, and Light is enthralling enough to keep viewers like me engaged for the few episodes the anime has. Since I began the show, I have rewatched Death Note at least four times, and every time, I am hooked on it for weeks at a time. My friends and I all share a mutual obsession with the show and its success in recent years has fascinated more of a power-wielding, analytic fanbase. As an anime enthusiast since I was a child, my love for a good show has become more subjective and this anime in specific has become one of the shows I truly feel fond about. Light is a character that is relatable in some ways: his intelligence, physical appearance, and sinister capabilities may make individuals increase their interest. The aspect of writing someone’s name in the book with a form of death and them dying is unusual, and creates questions about where the notebook came from, what else can it do, and more. My first watch of this anime felt like a fever dream, and I remember it like it was yesterday. The impact Death Note had on my life has influenced my interests, uplifted my mood, and brought my friends together during a time of need.

The ability to help others in need has always been a passion of mine. From my earliest memory, helping others has always been instilled in me as something positive everyone can attempt at any given moment. It reaches my core values of selflessness, leadership, and humility. I have given my time to donating blood multiple times, creating positive, uplifting cards for ill children, and facilitating school events regularly. The gift of giving has always influenced my beliefs as it is something I grew up with. This also ties in with my career goal of being a primary care physician in the future and treating people for a living. I believe volunteering and serving the community is a good foundation for my goals to tend to patients who rely on doctors. My community and its events have a significant role in my sense of self by rejuvenating my character, motivating my academic desires, and pushing me to become a better student, daughter, and leader. The foundation for my prominent beliefs and core values begins with my community and the individuals I surround myself with frequently. There is a saying that says, “You are who you surround yourself with,” and I believe that to be accurate. Determined, intelligent individuals invigorate others and may inadvertently encourage them. Always aspiring for wonderful things, I always saw people like that to be inspiring and significant role models for younger students. Volunteering has reignited that feeling in me, furthering my drive to help others whenever I can. Leadership is something I have yearned to improve on in recent years as I believe it to be as important as anything else. The medical field seeks that quality heavily if becoming successful in a career. My life goals stem from my influences and my tenacious nature in my aid, academics, and achievements. Having a strong, long-lasting impact on one’s service is central to success. I would like to continue serving my community and people in need within the medical field through internships and rotations in a hospital. Gaining experience can exemplify my understanding and with real-world applications, obtaining a prominent role in patient care is an exceptional step in the right direction. However, a small or large step in the right direction is still an exceptional step. From assisting in school events to assisting in a hospital setting, the growth is remarkable and something I would like to achieve in the future.

Originating from a first-generation, low-income Hispanic household, I have experienced immense expectations from loved ones from every angle imaginable. Since they were never able to live out their dreams, they seek to live through you vicariously. My parents are excellent examples of this behavior, and I want to make them proud of my goals and the way I live my life. During my long stretch of education, I have undergone issues that have stifled my growth and education. Health has been a large point of contention in recent years, and for me, it has become the sole purpose of my life. To spread awareness of disease, and to prevent harmful habits. Physical and mental health have a direct correlation to each other, and my mental health affected my physical health heavily. I struggled every day to achieve the goals I set for myself, and my physical health plagued me with pain. Experiencing battles like this at a young age brought me an awareness of the amount of dedication and perseverance one must have to prosper in anything. I grew up in a home where we lived paycheck by paycheck, invented creative meals for dinner, and found ways to distract ourselves from our struggles. Financially, we have always dealt with our highs and lows, and recently it has gotten more difficult. My father’s critical illnesses have brought our entire life crumbling to a halt. Trying to keep my head focused on my education and myself became a task I could not bear to try. Although my father has faced life-threatening illnesses in recent years, this spurred more passion in me to tread the path of healthcare. It ignited a fire in me over the treatments, discoveries, patient care, and pre-med path. I have enjoyed studying STEM as a child, and during my postsecondary education, I aspire to dive into STEM further into my research. I would like to discover breakthroughs in my research and dive into a field that piques my interest consistently. I have always had the perspective of a patient who pursues answers from professionals. Now, I desire to become a professional who researches and helps patients throughout the treatment and recovery process. Despite the many conflicts and unmotivating moments, I believe that those aspects of my life have converted me into a brand-new person who finds STEM and medicine interesting to study. The medical field and STEM have changed my life for the better and I aspire to influence others’ lives in the same positive manner.

As a student with immense dreams for the future, this scholarship will benefit me in several ways, small and large. University is not cheap, and so is life post-graduation. Any assistance is important as a building block to support you. Economic aid of any kind has an impact on people who are in need. I am incredibly grateful for what I have, and for what I have worked for throughout my life. My academics allow me to advance with my college applications and ensure optimism for my circumstances. I am pursuing a degree in science, specifically biology. My goals include achieving my BA in biology, attending medical school, practicing residency, and becoming a primary care physician. Treating people for a living and studying the fascinating aspects of medicine is the most alluring part of the field. I would love to operate in a hospital or a doctor’s office and alleviate people’s symptoms as a certified and meticulous doctor. Having experienced my fair share of doctor and hospital visits has allowed me to grow familiar with the workplace and methods of practice. Observing specialized doctors operate in their fields is as difficult as imagined, and it furthers my passion for medicine. Obtaining a degree in science will improve my knowledge and understanding of biology and chemistry, two essential topics for science, along with many crucial subjects students learn. My interest blossomed when I was younger and viewed medical programs and videos for entertainment. It soon captivated my mind for years at a time and I grew to love the unrealistic shows that exposed me to the world of medicine for the first time. It has been a dream of mine to achieve the prestige of a physician and to work hard for it. Treating patients, providing them relief from their never-ending suffering, and revisiting their symptoms and treatment is important to me and so is growing a tight-knit bond with my patients. Creating a level of trust and confidentiality with patients is another extremely valuable detail when considering the role of a physician. I am willing to take on all the baggage, stress, and sacrifice it takes to become a medical student and doctor. My dedication, purposeful mindset, and drive for my aspirations will take me far in life. The sacrifices I make every day to improve myself as a student further my determination to do my best. Effort is key whenever speaking of something significant such as relationships, goals, and daily achievements.

The ability to help others in need has always been a passion of mine. From my earliest memory, helping others has always been instilled in me as something positive everyone can attempt at any given moment. It reaches my core values of selflessness, leadership, and humility. I have given my time to donating blood multiple times, creating positive, uplifting cards for ill children, and facilitating school events regularly. The gift of giving has always influenced my beliefs as it is something I grew up with. This also ties in with my career goal of being a primary care physician in the future and treating people for a living. I believe volunteering and serving the community is a good foundation for my goals to tend to patients who rely on doctors. My community and its events have a significant role in my sense of self by rejuvenating my character, motivating my academic desires, and pushing me to become a better student, daughter, and leader. The foundation for my prominent beliefs and core values begins with my community and the individuals I surround myself with frequently. There is a saying that says, “You are who you surround yourself with,” and I believe that to be accurate. Determined, intelligent individuals invigorate others and may inadvertently encourage them. Always aspiring for wonderful things, I always saw people like that to be inspiring and significant role models for younger students. Volunteering has reignited that feeling in me, furthering my drive to help others whenever I can. Leadership is something I have yearned to improve on in recent years as I believe it to be as important as anything else. The medical field seeks that quality heavily if becoming successful in a career. My life goals stem from my influences and my tenacious nature in my aid, academics, and achievements. Having a strong, long-lasting impact on one’s service is central to success. I would like to continue serving my community and people in need within the medical field through internships and rotations in a hospital. Gaining experience can exemplify my understanding and with real-world applications, obtaining a prominent role in patient care is an exceptional step in the right direction. However, a small or large step in the right direction is still an exceptional step. From assisting in school events to assisting in a hospital setting, the growth is remarkable and something I would like to achieve in the future.

Every day of my life, I give instead of receiving. I have never been keen on receiving anything from others when I could beneficially assist them. Whether it is feeding someone with a hearty meal or alleviating one’s stress by taking on extra chores, I put everyone’s needs before my own. I acknowledge that that itself can be a negative thing, a slippery slope to travel on. Nonetheless, my whole life has consisted of tending to my little siblings or scrambling for everything for my parents around the house. Not helping has never been an option. Somehow, all those experiences have culminated to a peak where I truly admire and appreciate helping people in need or uplifting others. It all starts with giving. As a leader, you must extend yourself to others and support individuals that need it. As a student, oldest child, and overachiever, it is no surprise that I am familiar with the role of a leader. Displaying the qualities of someone who can influence and guide another is necessary in one’s day-to-day life. Being assertive, open-minded, and positive are some qualities that I possess and that exemplify my leadership abilities. Being a senior in high school, many underclassmen admire the highly regarded upperclassmen with more experience, intelligence, and maturity. My younger sister, who is a sophomore, frequently seeks my assistance in subjects and other matters and I provide my help as best as I can with my prior experience. Yet, leadership has never come easy to me; I was a timid child who avoided any situation that required socializing. Growing out of that awkward shell, I have accepted and overcome those experiences and I now want to use that to uplift my peers the same way. In my classrooms, we are expected to lead, discuss, and discern our assignments together to learn. I have come a long way from my antisocial tendencies to being a determined leader. Growth in others and yourself is something that always benefits one’s qualities. Learning and absorbing the assistance of another can provide one with an influx of knowledge that otherwise would not have been explored. This can be seen in classrooms and social settings as well. I flourish attempting to balance aspects of my life that are founded by leadership. It is a building block for many job opportunities and connections. Ultimately, I exemplify leadership every day of my life by permeating selflessness, dedication, and wisdom to those around me.

My community primarily consists of young, roughhoused, first-generation Hispanic Americans who are looking forward to seeking new ventures while embarking on the beginning of their lives. Among the many individuals who embody the first-generation Hispanic American role, I also share the same sentiments. Hardworking members of my community are what I aspire to influence with my community service, volunteering, and positive words of encouragement. Getting involved with people who have gone through similar situations strengthens, nurtures, and heals a bond. A sense of community truly brings people together and creates a new meaning to the word family and friends. I have noticed that my social battery rises whenever I am assisting my community for the best alongside my closest friends. Cheerful smiles and echoes of laughter have never been more prevalent when benefiting others. Inspiring a younger generation of students makes my heart swell with happiness, knowing I have a profound impact on children who need guidance or encouragement. This furthers my interest and passion in assisting younger students, my peers, and my community which is united in its innate tenacity. The determination runs deep in our blood and pumps constantly through our veins. I have extended my efforts in implementing change in my community by supporting school events and activities, aiding students academically, and leading individuals who need to be steered in the right direction. Overall, my intent and efforts to change my school and community have been increasing and throughout my educational career, I would love to benefit my community even more. Leaving a lasting impact on the individuals I care about and have spent most of my time with means the world to me. Uplifting my community through concepts of unity, tight-knit bonds, and a shared dream is what it is all about. I want my community to grow exceptionally, and change can positively alter one’s life immediately. The moment I became ingrained in this community of rambunctious, driven people, I understood the importance of the sense of community and how motivation in employment is echoed amongst each other. That alone affected me and my foundational beliefs. Being able to pay back my community of proud Hispanic Americans with knowledge, community service, and leadership is especially important to me. As a giver, I show my appreciation by assisting and spending my time helping others. Whether a simple or large task, actions speak louder than words. All in all, I would like to continue furthering my support in my community which has influenced and cultivated positive goals in my life.