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19
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Asian
Religion
Christian
Hobbies and interests
Band
Swimming
Art
Reading
Music
Spending Time With Friends and Family
Clarinet
Saxophone
Gaming
Self Care
Animals
Drawing And Illustration
Movies And Film
Walking
Korean
Crocheting
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Medicine
Sleeping
National Honor Society (NHS)
Yoga
Community Service And Volunteering
Cleaning
STEM
Tutoring
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Chess
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Biochemistry
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Reading
Drama
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Thriller
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Novels
True Story
Suspense
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Cultural
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Change/Advocate
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I read books multiple times per month
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Kate Yoon
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Kate Yoon
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Hi! My name is Kate, and I am a current undergraduate at Washington State University. Having graduated from Weiser High School in the class of 2023 with the highest honors, I look forward to continuing my educational journey in college and pursuing my academic goals. My ultimate life goal is to positively impact the world by helping others and caring for those in need. I strive to improve daily by challenging myself to take risks, learn new things, and be compassionate. Finally, my lifelong dream is to become a doctor to use my knowledge and skills to improve others' lives. I am driven by my desire to have a lasting, positive impact on the world, and as a doctor, I can make a difference. I am prepared to work hard and dedicate myself to making this dream a reality. I am confident that I can achieve it with the help of my family, friends, teachers, and you.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my story and my goals. I am grateful for your support and encouragement.
Education
Washington State University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Minors:
- Psychology, General
GPA:
3.8
Weiser High School
High SchoolGPA:
4
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
Career
Dream career field:
Hospital & Health Care
Dream career goals:
Family Doctor
Phlebotomy technician
Weiser Memorial Hospital2024 – Present8 monthsLifeguard, First Responder
Weiser Swimming Pool2021 – 20221 year
Sports
Marching Band
Varsity2019 – 20234 years
Awards
- Our band won multiple competitions
- We won District III-1st place 2022
- We won District III-1st place 2021
- District III Finalist-2022
- District III-2nd place 2019
- Multiple awards 2019-2023
Research
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Driskell Laboratory — Volunteer Researcher2023 – Present
Arts
WSU Cougar Marching Band
Music2023 – PresentWeiser Proud Sound Band
Music2016 – 2023
Public services
Volunteering
Weiser Memorial Hospital — Organizing blood bank files in the laboratory2021 – PresentVolunteering
Two Rivers Medical Clinic — Job Shadow/Volunteer2021 – 2022Volunteering
Weiser Senior Center — Volunteer2021 – 2022Volunteering
Bountiful Baskets — Volunteer2021 – 2021
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Entrepreneurship
Our Destiny Our Future Scholarship
The culture of judgment permeates every aspect of our society, contributing to racial prejudice, disparity, and ignorance. Unfortunately, I have been a recipient, and it has been formative.
As a child, I desired to be normal and valued for who I was, not for who I appeared to be. My vivid memories of my peers and so-called friends turning their eyes upward during recess and chanting "ching chong" remain fresh in my mind. As I ran home with tears in my eyes and sobbing in my mother's arms, I could hear their voices and giggles echoing in my head. I felt as though I was an anomaly in my small town.
As I grew older, stereotypes became more evident and jokes became statements. Despite my academic achievements, I am not recognized for my grades or activities. According to my peers and society in general, my ethnicity is the only factor that has enabled me to achieve a 4.0 GPA and be adept at multiple instruments. Having been mocked and targeted for years, I never imagined it could get any worse, but the Coronavirus pandemic provided that opportunity. Now, I am a virus and a reminder of death.
It has been a challenging experience - someone glaring at me at the grocery store; a young mother pulling their child away from me at the checkout line with fear in her eyes; or even the words "go back to where you came from." While I live, I will never admit to being a burden or detrimental to society in any way. Nothing about me is a burden.
After speaking with others and reflecting on my experiences, I realized that racial prejudice, disparity, and ignorance are our common enemies. Other ethnic groups also face discrimination, including Arabs, Muslims, Africans, and other victims of hate crimes. It is our social responsibility to gain a deeper understanding of these issues and dialogue with each other and those who oppose them.
As a result of this scholarship and by connecting with others in similar communities, I intend to empower those in similar circumstances to mine to speak out against unfair treatment and advocate for change. It is time for us to embrace change for a better world and future. With the support of scholarships like this one, I can make a difference in many people's lives. I am determined to use my knowledge and passion to impact my community and the world positively. Together, we can make a difference.