I’m currently a 12th-grade student in my second year of the Fire Cadet/EMT Science Program, this has been a life-changing experience for me. The last four years of my life have shaped me into a visionary equipped with understanding and empathy. When the Covid-19 pandemic started in 2019 I was in the 9th grade just beginning to get a feel for high school life, when out of nowhere the world shut down. During this uncertain time in my life, like many others, I had to adjust to a different world…staying home, wearing a mask, learning virtually and not being able to see family and friends in person. I nearly lost my mind after one year of this! Over the summer before my 11th-grade year, I received notification that I qualified to join the Fire Cadet/EMT Science Program at my school for 11th-12th grade and classes would be in-person again. This was exciting news, I joined the program and I love it! While in college, I plan to work part-time as an EMT Technician. I will be pursuing my Bachelor of Science degree in the Fall of 2023 majoring in Nursing. The goal for my life, career-wise, is to become a Traveling Registered Nurse and to travel the world doing what I love. I enjoy having a positive impact on my community. One of the ways I do this is by feeding the homeless and having a clothing drive once or twice a year. Doing this helps me to live more in the present and knowing I was able to help someone makes me feel better about myself, being aware of what is happening around me and what others are experiencing. After researching a survey shows that according to a national survey of homeless people, 28% sometimes or often do not get enough to eat, compared with 12% of poor American adults; 20% eat one meal a day or less, and 40% did not have anything to eat on one or more days during the month before the survey. This saddens me and makes me realize what makes me do what I do. I'll continue to help the homeless in any way and all ways possible. My Community Service Skills Include the: • Ability to advocate for clients and families utilizing excellent communication skills • Provide guidance or additional assistance as a first responder • Work with individuals to identify and help address barriers in their everyday life • Good interpersonal and communications skills; demonstrates good judgment in tactfully handling difficult situations • Has basic knowledge of community resources, or demonstrates a willingness to learn • Provide culturally sensitive services to help individuals from different cultures and backgrounds • Strong interpersonal and social skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate with a variety of individuals from a wide range of personal backgrounds • Possess basic knowledge of the healthcare system and resources available in the region • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally and educationally diverse staff and clients • Ability to access daily transportation, has a valid driver’s license and a good driving record

The last four years of my life have shaped me into a visionary equipped with understanding and empathy. When the Covid-19 pandemic started in 2019 I was in the 9th grade just beginning to get a feel for high school life, when out of nowhere the world shut down. During this uncertain time in my life, like many others, I had to adjust to a different world…staying home, wearing a mask, learning virtually and not being able to see family and friends in person. I nearly lost my mind after one year of this! Over the summer before my 11th-grade year, I received notification that I qualified to join the Fire Cadet/EMT Science Program at my school for 11th-12th grade and classes would be in-person again. This was exciting news! I’m currently in the 12th grade and my second year in the Fire Cadet/EMT Science Program, this has been a life-changing experience for me. I would like to thank my parents, family, friends, and school staff for helping me become the best version of myself. I wish to use my gifts and talents to help others in life. My immediate future includes pursuing my Bachelor of Science degree in the Fall of 2023 and studying Registered Nursing (RN) in preparation for a career in Travel Nursing. As a young scholar entering college, I understand that planning ahead and making wise choices are essential for success in life. While in college, I plan to work part-time as an EMT Technician. I enjoy having a positive impact on my community. One of the ways I do this is by feeding the homeless and having a clothing drive once or twice a year. Doing this helps me to live more in the present and knowing I was able to help someone makes me feel better about myself. Being aware of what is happening around me and what others are experiencing. After researching a survey shows that according to a national survey of homeless people, 28% sometimes or often do not get enough to eat, compared with 12% of poor American adults; 20% eat one meal a day or less, and 40% did not have anything to eat on one or more days during the month before the survey. This saddens me and makes me realize what makes me do what I do. I'll continue to help others in any way and all ways possible. Diversity in healthcare helps ensure all backgrounds and beliefs that provide a service provide the best possible care for all patients.

I enjoy having a positive impact in my community. One of the ways I do is by feeding the homeless and having a clothing drive once or twice a year. By doing this it helps me to live more in the present and knowing I was able to help someone makes me feel better within myself. Being aware of what is happening around me and what others are experiencing. After researching a survey shows that according to a national survey of homeless people, 28% sometimes or often do not get enough to eat, compared with 12% of poor American adults; 20% eat one meal a day or less; and 40% did not have anything to eat on one or more days during the month before the survey. This saddens me and makes me realize what make me do what I do. I'll continue to help the homeless in anyway and all ways possible.

August 30, 2021 the first day of my 11th grade year in high school after being on lockdown for a year and a half from the Covid-19 pandemic. In time, the world had hesitantly started opening, but it was an awkward dance—just one month after returning to school, we moved to remote learning when a Covid breakout ravaged our school, shutting it down for weeks. It was in this tense and uncertain atmosphere that my parents announced a surprise for the family. They excitedly shared we would be traveling soon, and I was encouraged to invite my best friend to join us. The trip would symbolize our grand reentry into the world. While I was excited, I also felt a rush of fear, of what if…that had lingered in the air since the inception of the pandemic. This fear stayed with me, spiking at the airport, hitting me once again when we finally arrived to our destination. Initially, it was a fear that I could not release. All that I could think about was the catastrophes known and unknown that awaited us. We settled into our hotel room; immediately wiping and disinfecting everything as I prepared for the week I had ahead of me in a seemingly strange city. Day one we visited a shopping area for garments and other everyday items. Once I started to experience the vibrancy of the city and the liveliness of the marketplace, something softened and relaxed in my body. I was finally coming back to life. This singular experience began to break open my shell of fear and resentment from years of being in lockdown. After this initial thawing, I learned so much the remainder of my stay as I soaked up this rare opportunity to experience such a unique and beautiful culture. In that short span of time, I went from wanting to sequester in my hotel to wanting to move about like I was in my hometown. While my parents were happy that my joy and love of travel had returned full force, they preferred the traditional sightseeing and tourist attractions, the safe enough experiences that leave most tourists satisfied, with the pictures and souvenirs to document their adventure. My best friend and I, however, wanted something different. We wanted to live like the locals. We soon found ourselves in the middle of a heated generational debate. For a moment, I was as frustrated as I had been when I arrived , though for opposing reasons. At first, it was because I wanted to do nothing, and now, it was because I wanted to do everything. I guess being restricted by my parents reminded me of the restrictions of the pandemic when their fears of safety and their anxiety found a home in my mind and body. Again, I felt the sting: curfews, limited interaction with others, the ultimate social distancing. It took an hour with this heated conversations, but we managed to resolve our conflict. We found a compromise: my friend and I would get to explore one day and the next day we would do the more traditional tourist sites with my parents. Looking back on my trip, I will always remember how the fear left my body, and I learned how to engage in the world again on my own terms. I will also remember this time a my parents learned to trust me as I learned to trust myself. I am growing into the young adult I desire to be, one who has a curiosity, and the world that could not be broken, even by a global pandemic.

The last four years of my life have shaped me into a visionary equipped with understanding and empathy. When the Covid-19 pandemic started in 2019 I was in the 9th grade just beginning to get a feel for high school life, when out of nowhere the world shut down. During this uncertain time in my life, as many others, I had to adjust to a different world…staying home, wearing a mask, learning virtually and not being able to see family and friends in-person. I nearly lost my mind after one year of this! Over the summer before my 11th grade year, I received notification that I qualified to join the Fire Cadet/EMT Science Program at my school for 11th-12th grade and classes would be in-person again. This was exciting news! I’m currently in the 12th grade and my second year in the Fire Cadet/EMT Science Program, this has been a lifechanging experience for me. I would like to thank my parents, friends, and school staff for helping me become the best version of myself. I wish to use my gifts and talents to help others in life. My immediate future includes studying Registered Nursing (RN) in preparation for a career in Travel Nursing.