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Acting And Theater
Astrology
Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology
Directing
Health Sciences
HOSA
Writing
STEM
Robotics
Reading
Romance
Drama
Plays
I read books daily
Kassiel Robinson
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Kassiel Robinson
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I am a young black woman dedicated and committed to my values and aspirations. As I am interested in STEM, majoring in Biomedical Science, I aspire to be a research scientist to find new innovative cures and solutions to various diseases. Therefore, contributing to significant emerging discoveries increases the quality of life for the less fortunate. Also, I hope to find a nonprofit organization that encourages young black women to go into STEM. Furthermore, this is important to me as we make up the lowest percentage of STEM careers and have lower pay rates than our counterparts. Undoubtedly, my devotion to improving the world and thirst for knowledge consistently encourages me to grow and expand. Empowering others and myself to push themselves to make their goals and aspirations come true is my life's purpose.
Education
Westover High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Majors of interest:
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Career
Dream career field:
Research
Dream career goals:
Research Scientist
Event Coordinator
Rental Depot2023 – 20241 year
Arts
One Act Play/Drama Club
ActingThe Dollar2023 – 2024
Public services
Volunteering
Student Council — Member2022 – PresentVolunteering
Friend In Me — Volunteer2021 – 2023
Future Interests
Volunteering
Entrepreneurship
Zamora Borose Goodwill Scholarship
My parent's divorce caused many intertwined difficulties in my life, causing my childhood and teenage years to go downhill. Further, this significantly changed my family dynamics because my parents often argued. It pulled my heart in two directions because I deeply cared for my parents. My mother bore extra shifts to provide funds to ensure we had a roof over our heads. Thus, the constant stress from overworking and the grueling job affected her health. Following, she started feeling pain in her leg, and she had to undergo significant leg surgery. It restricted her from walking in heels. But it impacted her mental well-being as well, negatively affecting her self-confidence. Unfortunately, things turned for the worse, and she lost her job. So, we had to move in with my grandma a few months later. Things were alright until we discovered that she had joint degradation and rheumatoid arthritis. Therefore, it made it difficult for her to perform her most important duty, such as feeding the five mouths in our home. Despite these setbacks, I still hope that one day, she can become better. Consequently, I desire to become a research scientist and find a cure for her condition so she can live the authentic and fulfilling life she deserves.
As a society, money rules everything we do. For example, to get a college education, you need money; you need cash to brush your teeth and eat. Without it, there's no way to survive, and you inevitably drown underneath swarms of bills and debts, impossible to make ends meet. Hence, this is one of the main reasons homelessness and unemployment are rising by the day. On that account, I am determined to get my bachelor's degree and receive a high-paying job to provide for my family. My drive and love for my family motivate me to strive. Suppose I become successful and complete my goals. In that case, it will allow me to concentrate on finding a cure for my mother's disease, not only for the sake of my mother but also for the benefit of others living with similar health conditions.
Although my mother's medical condition had a lot with me being interested in STEM, that is not the sole reason I wanted to go into this field of study. Ever since elementary school, I have excelled in science and math. It was just an interesting topic. In high school, I realized I would most likely study some science pathway. At first, I was interested in the medical route, but I realized that it could have been a better fit for me. Alas, I was more into research and learning about how researchers developed cures for various diseases. The molecular, viral, bacterial, and bodily sciences piqued my interest. In short, the desire to conduct rigorous scientific work across different fields, such as biology and chemistry, filled my mind and heart.
The typical seventeen-year-old graduating senior girl in me is straining to figure out how to be the best she can be and fulfill her purpose and passion in life. For instance, this is why I have achieved As and Bs throughout high school. Often, I sacrificed sleep and cried rivers of tears out of frustration to reach where I needed to be. My love for achieving my goals is unwavering, and failure is not an option. Without a doubt, this is why I put my heart and soul into everything I do. Accordingly, this is not a boast about myself but a binding truth to my determination. Succeeding is like breathing air to me; it helps me survive.