
Hobbies and interests
Animation
Sociology
Social Justice
Art
Painting and Studio Art
Sculpture
Diving
Running
Social Work
Coding And Computer Science
Game Design and Development
Writing
Reading
Sewing
Embroidery And Cross Stitching
Volleyball
Community Service And Volunteering
Athletic Training
Drawing And Illustration
Photography and Photo Editing
Videography
Cinematography
Research
Advocacy And Activism
Politics and Political Science
Journaling
Swimming
Weightlifting
Weaving
Architecture
Art History
Anthropology
Astrophysics
Ceramics And Pottery
Conservation
Combat Sports
Construction
Crafting
Concerts
Environmental Science and Sustainability
Human Rights
Math
Cognitive Science
Psychology
3D Modeling
Stargazing
Minecraft
Reading
Academic
Adventure
Art
Architecture
Classics
Criticism
Cultural
Folklore
Historical
How-To
Humanities
Literature
Novels
Politics
Philosophy
Psychology
Religion
Science Fiction
Science
Short Stories
Social Issues
Sociology
Speculative Fiction
Sports and Games
True Story
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
I read books multiple times per week
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Hi! My name is Katie Kun and I am an incoming freshman at Boston University's honors college pursuing a double major in mechanical engineering and art. I love learning and creating and am looking to earn money to fund my studies!
Education
Syosset High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Majors of interest:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Community/Environmental/Socially-Engaged Art
Career
Dream career field:
Arts
Dream career goals:
Master's degree
Commissions and Freelance
Private2024 – Present1 year
Sports
Diving
Varsity2021 – 20243 years
Awards
- All Division
Research
Fine and Studio Arts
Syosset High School — Independent Study2024 – PresentPsychology, General
Syosset High School — Independent Study - Research2023 – 2023
Arts
Syosset High School
Visual ArtsAdvanced Placement Award of Excellence, Art Guild Gallery Award, 5x All County Artist2021 – 2025
Public services
Volunteering
Save The Arts Group — Member2022 – PresentVolunteering
Splashes of Hope — Artist2023 – 2024
Future Interests
Advocacy
Politics
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Natalie Jude Women in the Arts Scholarship
My favorite piece is my last, titled "In Spite". I had a very specific feeling when creating the piece, and I loved the way it turned out because it brought that exact feeling to life.
The piece is about female rage, portrayed through the metaphor of a menacing dog who pulls out her own teeth in order to remain kind despite her anger. I was inspired to make this piece after exploring the stories of generations of women before me and reflecting on my own life as a young woman. Seeing the misogyny and systemic oppression women have faced and still face today bring me great frustration/rage that I can't move on from, making it hard to go about my daily life. The dog I created experiences the same feeling.
I'm most proud of the emotion I was able to pinpoint and convey through the dog's eyes. Expressing specific emotions through just the eyes is challenging, especially in sculptural work. It was always my goal to be able to do that, and I think I achieved it in this piece. I'm also glad I created it because it gives a visual representation of the most overwhelming thoughts and emotions I was feeling at the time when creating it. Creating this piece helped me understand myself better, and by viewing and analyzing it, others can understand and resonate with the way I feel too.
Thank you for reviewing my application!
Katie Kun