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Keely Carle

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Hi! I'm Keely from Asheville North Carolina. I'm pursuing a bachelor's degree in Social work at Appalachian State University with a minor in Somatic Sustainability. Ultimately, I aim to earn a Doctorate in Social Work, publish a book, deliver a TED Talk, and dedicate my career to being a therapist. I'm passionate about helping others learn to thrive and advocating for marginalized communities. Outside of academics, you will find me practicing Buddhism, doing yoga, writing, and spending time with my friends and family. Thank you so much for considering helping me further my education and contribute to my community.

Education

Appalachian State University

Bachelor's degree program
2023 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Social Work
  • Minors:
    • Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services
  • GPA:
    3.7

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
    • Social Work
    • Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Mental Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Therapist

      Sports

      Dancing

      Club
      2009 – 202011 years

      Arts

      • Wake Forest Academy of Fine Arts

        Dance
        2009 – 2020
      • T.C. Roberson Art Program

        Painting
        2019 – 2023

      Public services

      • Volunteering

        Urban Dharma — Volunteer
        2023 – Present
      • Volunteering

        T.C. Peer Mentor Program — Peer Mentor
        2021 – 2023
      • Volunteering

        T.C. Roberson PEP Peer Tutoring — Peer Tutor
        2022 – 2023

      Future Interests

      Advocacy

      Volunteering

      Philanthropy

      Entrepreneurship

      Disability in Social Work Scholarship
      Hi! I'm Keely Carle from Asheville, North Carolina. I currently attend school at Appalachian State University where I'm majoring in social work and minoring in somatic sustainability. Somatic sustainability focuses on practices like yoga, pilates, and kinesiology and how these practices can encourage us to become more sustainable in our community. The core philosophy is heal yourself, heal the world. Ultimately, I aim to achieve a Doctorate in social work and to use my minor to advance my therapy practice. In my free time I volunteer and study at my local Buddhist temple, journal, write poetry, and practice self care. Growing up I was a precocious child. At a young age, I knew I needed somewhere to put my abundance of empathy. When I learned more about the career and path of being a therapist, I instantly knew it was what I would dedicate my life to. I've always been passionate about helping other people heal themselves at a root level. As taught in somatic sustainability, I believe that healing one person can ripple out to heal the world. My dream is to have an active part in helping other people learn to live to their fullest capacity in their body and mind. What initially captured my interest in healing others was seeing the struggles within my family and within myself. I grew up with my mother who had undiagnosed and untreated bipolar disorder and a disabled grandmother who I had to learn how to take care of from a young age. As a family, we seemed to be unusually prone to adverse events. Before I was eighteen we had survived a house fire that had burnt down ninety percent of our house, a potentially fatal car crash, financial struggles, and particularly for me, mysterious health issues. Since I was nine years old I had nonstop complained to my parents and my doctors about my lightheadedness and widespread pain. This was written off as growing pains and generalized anxiety disorder until I took a turn for the worse at sixteen years old. My health rapidly declined and I was unable to attend school. I demanded a different answer. After seeing about ten different doctors and specialists I was diagnosed with a dysautonomic nervous system disorder known as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome or POTS. Essentially, my autonomic nervous system doesn't work the way it's supposed to. My body is unable to properly regulate digestion, nerve signals, vascular constriction, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate. Taking care of my body is a full-time job. I often find it difficult to walk far without having a flare-up, so I often rely on mobility aids to get around or I may have to attend class online. With the fatigue and malaise that come with this disorder, it can be difficult to attend lectures and complete work on the same timeline as able-bodied students. Any flare-up I have has the potential to set me back in my education. Still, I am determined to achieve a doctorate in social work. Above all, I am passionate about helping other people heal and helping others who have disabilities like myself. While my disability does hold me back, it simultaneously inspires me to work hard so I can help the world heal. Thank you for considering helping me fund my future.