I plan to make contributions to the noble purpose of the agriculture industry by providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve the world by using STEM. It is an important issue because the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. My hometown is Roxboro, a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. Even though I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins, but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. I have done an internship at Lowes in the gardening section or at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more. It would be a shame if I just stopped there. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. I would like to contribute what I have already learned in university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to me, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. While researching sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. I was particularly interested in a few colleges. When I finally found colleges that offered my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors and concentrations on the program's study page dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. As a child, my grandfather always inspired me to make my garden. However, since my parents rent, I am not permitted to grow anything in the ground. I have learned how to grow food and other plants from my grandfather's gardening books. In addition to teaching me how to cultivate food and other plants in containers, the gardening books also provided me with information on how to care for plants in other ways. The gardening books also help me when I do community service for the agriculture club. For example, when the raised bed was finished, I helped plant collard greens, lettuce, and pansies. When spring arrived, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which would be donated. I would also do community service by planting flowers and vegetables for daycare centers. I had read plenty of books that have taught me about the different types of plants and how each of them has different requirements. There are annual plants that grow for only one year, perennials plants that come back every year, and biennials plants that grow for two years and then self-seed. Some plants like shade, part sun or full sun. Learning from the books has shaped my goals because it has made me discover who I am and what I want to accomplish in life. In conclusion, whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future offers as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

I plan to make contributions to the noble purpose of the agriculture industry by providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve the world by using STEM. It is an important issue because the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. My hometown is Roxboro, a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. Even though I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins, but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. I have done an internship at Lowes in the gardening section or at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more. It would be a shame if I just stopped there. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. I would like to contribute what I have already learned in university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to me, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. While researching sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. I was particularly interested in a few colleges. When I finally found colleges that offered my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors and concentrations on the program's study page dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. As a child, my grandfather always inspired me to make my garden. However, since my parents rent, I am not permitted to grow anything in the ground. I have learned how to grow food and other plants from my grandfather's gardening books. In addition to teaching me how to cultivate food and other plants in containers, the gardening books also provided me with information on how to care for plants in other ways. The gardening books also help me when I do community service for the agriculture club. For example, when the raised bed was finished, I helped plant collard greens, lettuce, and pansies. When spring arrived, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which would be donated. I would also do community service by planting flowers and vegetables for daycare centers. I had read plenty of books that have taught me about the different types of plants and how each of them has different requirements. There are annual plants that grow for only one year, perennials plants that come back every year, and biennials plants that grow for two years and then self-seed. Some plants like shade, part sun or full sun. Learning from the books has shaped my goals because it has made me discover who I am and what I want to accomplish in life. In conclusion, whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future offers as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

I plan to make contributions to the noble purpose of the agriculture industry by providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve the world by using STEM. It is an important issue because the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. My hometown is Roxboro, a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. Even though I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins, but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. I have done an internship at Lowes in the gardening section or at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more. It would be a shame if I just stopped there. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. I would like to contribute what I have already learned in university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to me, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. While researching sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. I was particularly interested in a few colleges. When I finally found colleges that offered my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors and concentrations on the program's study page dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. As a child, my grandfather always inspired me to make my garden. However, since my parents rent, I am not permitted to grow anything in the ground. I have learned how to grow food and other plants from my grandfather's gardening books. In addition to teaching me how to cultivate food and other plants in containers, the gardening books also provided me with information on how to care for plants in other ways. The gardening books also help me when I do community service for the agriculture club. For example, when the raised bed was finished, I helped plant collard greens, lettuce, and pansies. When spring arrived, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which would be donated. I would also do community service by planting flowers and vegetables for daycare centers. I had read plenty of books that have taught me about the different types of plants and how each of them has different requirements. There are annual plants that grow for only one year, perennials plants that come back every year, and biennials plants that grow for two years and then self-seed. Some plants like shade, part sun or full sun. Learning from the books has shaped my goals because it has made me discover who I am and what I want to accomplish in life. In conclusion, whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future offers as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

I plan to make contributions to the noble purpose of the agriculture industry by providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve the world by using STEM. It is an important issue because the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. My hometown is Roxboro, a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. Even though I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins, but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. I have done an internship at Lowes in the gardening section or at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more. It would be a shame if I just stopped there. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. I would like to contribute what I have already learned in university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to me, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. While researching sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. I was particularly interested in a few colleges. When I finally found colleges that offered my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors and concentrations on the program's study page dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. As a child, my grandfather always inspired me to make my garden. However, since my parents rent, I am not permitted to grow anything in the ground. I have learned how to grow food and other plants from my grandfather's gardening books. In addition to teaching me how to cultivate food and other plants in containers, the gardening books also provided me with information on how to care for plants in other ways. The gardening books also help me when I do community service for the agriculture club. For example, when the raised bed was finished, I helped plant collard greens, lettuce, and pansies. When spring arrived, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which would be donated. I would also do community service by planting flowers and vegetables for daycare centers. I had read plenty of books that have taught me about the different types of plants and how each of them has different requirements. There are annual plants that grow for only one year, perennials plants that come back every year, and biennials plants that grow for two years and then self-seed. Some plants like shade, part sun or full sun. Learning from the books has shaped my goals because it has made me discover who I am and what I want to accomplish in life. In conclusion, whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future offers as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

I plan to make contributions to the noble purpose of the agriculture industry by providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve the world by using STEM. It is an important issue because the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. My hometown is Roxboro, a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. Even though I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins, but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. I have done an internship at Lowes in the gardening section or at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more. It would be a shame if I just stopped there. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. I would like to contribute what I have already learned in university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to me, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. While researching sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. I was particularly interested in a few colleges. When I finally found colleges that offered my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors and concentrations on the program's study page dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. As a child, my grandfather always inspired me to make my garden. However, since my parents rent, I am not permitted to grow anything in the ground. I have learned how to grow food and other plants from my grandfather's gardening books. In addition to teaching me how to cultivate food and other plants in containers, the gardening books also provided me with information on how to care for plants in other ways. The gardening books also help me when I do community service for the agriculture club. For example, when the raised bed was finished, I helped plant collard greens, lettuce, and pansies. When spring arrived, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which would be donated. I would also do community service by planting flowers and vegetables for daycare centers. I had read plenty of books that have taught me about the different types of plants and how each of them has different requirements. There are annual plants that grow for only one year, perennials plants that come back every year, and biennials plants that grow for two years and then self-seed. Some plants like shade, part sun or full sun. Learning from the books has shaped my goals because it has made me discover who I am and what I want to accomplish in life. In conclusion, whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future offers as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

I plan to make contributions to the noble purpose of the agriculture industry by providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve the world by using STEM. It is an important issue because the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. My hometown is Roxboro, a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. Even though I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins, but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. I have done an internship at Lowes in the gardening section or at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more. It would be a shame if I just stopped there. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. I would like to contribute what I have already learned in university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to me, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. While researching sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. I was particularly interested in a few colleges. When I finally found colleges that offered my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors and concentrations on the program's study page dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. As a child, my grandfather always inspired me to make my garden. However, since my parents rent, I am not permitted to grow anything in the ground. I have learned how to grow food and other plants from my grandfather's gardening books. In addition to teaching me how to cultivate food and other plants in containers, the gardening books also provided me with information on how to care for plants in other ways. The gardening books also help me when I do community service for the agriculture club. For example, when the raised bed was finished, I helped plant collard greens, lettuce, and pansies. When spring arrived, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which would be donated. I would also do community service by planting flowers and vegetables for daycare centers. I had read plenty of books that have taught me about the different types of plants and how each of them has different requirements. There are annual plants that grow for only one year, perennials plants that come back every year, and biennials plants that grow for two years and then self-seed. Some plants like shade, part sun or full sun. Learning from the books has shaped my goals because it has made me discover who I am and what I want to accomplish in life. In conclusion, whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future offers as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

Throughout my life I have been afforded many opportunities to give back to my community - both locally and afar. My first community project was on March 1st, 2019 when my first-year class and I participated in a project called PBI Global. My team and I presented information about the effects water has on human health and the environment for people like Nya and Salva in South Sudan and other parts of the world. We also discussed solutions to how we can manage by saving every drop of water possible and producing better ideas to provide cleaner water to millions across the globe so the people not only in Africa but in other parts of the world can have cleaner and more accessible water to use daily. After we presented the information, everyone carried two gallon-sized jugs of water and walked around our community college for three miles to gain empathy for and understanding of what people like Nya had to go through every day. The water was donated to the local Christian help center and all proceeds raised were donated to Water for South Sudan so a new well could be drilled and maintained to provide people with access to cleaner water. My cohort of students was the first to participate in this initiative; now each new cohort of freshmen completes this project every year. I also attended an early college hoping to achieve an associate's degree in horticulture, but Piedmont Community College did not have this degree. What was I going to do? Luckily, in November of 2019 when I was just a sophomore I received my answer. I became a founding member of Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership’s agriculture club and was elected as Vice President. At one time it was just the president and me in the club, but did it stop us? No! Both of us came up with fundraisers to raise enough money to purchase a raised bed and a greenhouse. When the raised bed was finished I helped by leveling out the topsoil and I planted collard greens, lettuce, and pansies in late winter. In spring, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which were all donated to the local community. A major commitment to my community was my internship at Rolling Hills Nursery; I started this internship this January, but it turned into a full-time position one month later. It is a locally owned business that is characterized by a traditional family feel. Since another intern just started after me, I have been given an additional leadership position. Because of my familiarity with trees, shrubs, vegetables, and soil types, I feel so comfortable talking honestly with customers. Among the various types of projects I have been involved with, I have cut shrubs, installed landscaping fabric, assisted with the construction of a ramp, and organized over 200 shrubs. In addition to each of the aforementioned activities, I also served as a graduate ambassador for the 2022 graduating class, and I have decorated the dining halls at my church for three years. I have even planted flowers and vegetables for two daycare centers for five years. These activities were a significant opportunity because providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is one of my career goals. I want to use this scholarship so I can have more opportunities at a University. Receiving this scholarship will allow me to receive education from a different amount of courses that I would have not been able to pay for.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is one of my career goals. It is an important issue to me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. My hometown is in a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. In spite of the fact that I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. I am also doing an internship at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more about horticulture. It would be a shame if I just stopped there. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. As a sustainability student, I would like to contribute what I have already learned to a university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to me, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. While researching sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. I was particularly interested in a few colleges. When I finally found colleges that offered my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors and concentrations on the program's study page dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. In addition, the prices of attending a university are very expensive, and receiving this scholarship will increase the probability of reaching my goal. Whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I think I will succeed because I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. I will also have professors and other students that share my same passion for sustainability practices when attending a college. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future has to offer as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is one of my career goals. It is an important issue to me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. My hometown is in a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. In spite of the fact that I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. I am also doing an internship at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more about horticulture. It would be a shame if I just stopped there. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. As a sustainability student, I would like to contribute what I have already learned to a university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to me, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. While researching sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. I was particularly interested in a few colleges. When I finally found colleges that offered my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors and concentrations on the program's study page dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. In addition, the prices of attending a university are very expensive, and receiving this scholarship will increase the probability of reaching my goal. Whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I think I will succeed because I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. I will also have professors and other students that share my same passion for sustainability practices when attending college. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future has to offer as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is one of my career goals. It is an important issue to me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. My hometown is in a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. In spite of the fact that I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. I am also doing an internship at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more about horticulture. It would be a shame if I just stopped there. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. As a sustainability student, I would like to contribute what I have already learned to a university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to me, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. While researching sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. I was particularly interested in a few colleges. When I finally found colleges that offered my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors and concentrations on the program's study page dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. In addition, the prices of attending a university are very expensive, and receiving this scholarship will increase the probability of reaching my goal. Whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I think I will succeed because I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. I will also have professors and other students that share my same passion for sustainability practices when attending college. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future has to offer as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is one of my career goals. It is an important issue to me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. My hometown is in a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. Even though I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. I am also doing an internship at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more about horticulture. It would be a shame if I just stopped there. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. As a sustainability student, I would like to contribute what I have already learned to a university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to me, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. While researching sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. I was particularly interested in a few colleges. When I finally found colleges that offered my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors and concentrations on the program's study page dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. Whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I think I will succeed because I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. I will also have professors and other students that share my same passion for sustainability practices when attending college. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future has to offer as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is one of my career goals. It is an important issue to me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. My hometown is in a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. In spite of the fact that I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. I am also doing an internship at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more about horticulture. It would be a shame if I just stopped there. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. As a sustainability student, I would like to contribute what I have already learned to a university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to me, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. While researching sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. I was particularly interested in a few colleges. When I finally found colleges that offered my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors and concentrations on the program's study page dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. Whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I think I will succeed because I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. I will also have professors and other students that share my same passion for sustainability practices when attending college. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future has to offer as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

In the fall of 2023, I plan to pursue further education by attending a university. Currently, I am exploring the fields of sustainable technology and agriculture. Supplying water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is one of my accomplishments after pursuing higher education. It is a critical issue to me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. My disabilities include autism and ADHD, and I used to prefer to be on my own. I have also failed a grade because of my disabilities. However, I have been able to overcome these obstacles by taking part in community service and enrolling in an early college to obtain my high school diploma and associate degree. For example, my first community project was on March 1st, 2019, when my first-year class and I took part in a project called PBI Global. Of course, I was nervous because I had never presented a project to teachers, parents, and the board members of Person County Schools; little did I know I was engaging meaningfully with others for the greater good. My team and I presented information about the effects dirty water has on human health and the environment for people like Nya and Salva in South Sudan and other parts of the world. We also discussed solutions to how we can manage every drop of water possible and produce better ideas to supply cleaner water to millions across the globe so the people not only in Africa but in other parts of the world will have cleaner and more accessible water to use. After we presented the information, everyone carried two gallon-sized jugs of water and walked around our community college for three miles to gain empathy for and understanding of what people like Nya had to go through every day. The water was donated to the local Christian help center and all proceeds raised were donated to Water for South Sudan so a new well could be drilled to provide people with access to cleaner water. I hoped to achieve an associate degree in horticulture, but Piedmont Community College did not have this degree. What was I going to do? Luckily, in November 2019, I received my answer. I became a founding member of the Early College agriculture club and was selected as Vice President. At one time it was just the president and me in the club, but did it stop us? No! Both of us produced fundraisers to raise enough money to buy a raised bed and a greenhouse. When the raised bed was finished, I helped by leveling out the topsoil and I planted collard greens, lettuce, and pansies in late winter. In spring, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which were all donated to the local community. Having disabilities has not and will not prevent me from pursuing higher education, whether it is in agriculture or sustainable technology. Developing better relationships between the community and the environment is one of my goals. I am interested in learning more about where our food and other natural resources come from. Due to my ambition to improve the world's sustainable practices, I am eager to see what the future holds as an inspiring individual.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is my dream version of my future self.

Being a first-generation college student influences my career goals because I have a chance of going to a 4-year school to make a positive impact on others around the world. Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide. This is the issue I hope to improve in the world by using STEM. It is an important issue for me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. It is also a shame to go to the grocery store knowing that food is being wasted and discarded. The support of community service has helped me as a student that seeks to earn an upper-level degree. For example, My team and I presented information about the effects water has on human health and the environment. We also discussed solutions to how we can manage by saving every drop of water possible and producing better ideas to provide cleaner water to millions across the globe so the people not only in Africa but in other parts of the world can have cleaner and more accessible water to use daily. After we presented the information, everyone carried two gallon-sized jugs of water and walked around our community college for three miles to gain empathy for and understanding of what people like Nya had to go through every day. The water was donated to the local Christian help center and all proceeds raised were donated to Water for South Sudan so a new well could be drilled to provide people with access to cleaner water. Now each new cohort of freshmen completes this project every year. In conclusion, whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. Being a first-generation college student influence me to want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future offers as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve in the world by using STEM. It is an important issue for me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. When growing up the African American Pillar who influenced my field of study is George Washington Carver. George Washington Carver was an agricultural chemist and a botanist. Agriculture chemists consist of making new chemicals to grow and protect plants while a botanist is an individual who studies specific parts of plants and fungi. As a child, I was always interested in plants and it was exciting to see that there was an African American that shared the same passion as I do. I also heard about him in class, but the information was brief, and I have not heard much about him ever since leaving elementary school. I think it is important that George Washington Carver's achievements need to be shared among other Americans. Caver's life consisted of multiple challenges. He lost his father and mother and was orphaned and could not attend school. He had moved across multiple states and stayed with different families. His future seemed to be in jeopardy trying to get an education to attend a university so he could get a career in botany. Even though my situation is not as intense as George Washington Carver I still have challenges that I face daily. For example, my hometown is a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited in agricultural content. Also when looking at information about African Americans working in agriculture the percentage is extremely low. George Washington Carver influenced my field of study because of his perseverance and I am also interested in agriculture and sustainable technology. Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve in the world by using STEM. It is an important issue for me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I love to get outside to get my hands dirty and face challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. In conclusion, it is important to have diverse representation in STEM careers because there will be more diverse perspectives for people to study. Whether it is in agriculture or sustainable technology. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. I am excited to see what the future holds, as I strive to learn from other African American achievements to improve sustainable practices worldwide.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve in the world by using STEM. Throughout my life, I have been afforded many opportunities to give back to my community - both locally and afar. My first-year class and I participated in a project called PBI Global. Of course, I was nervous because I had never presented a project in front of teachers, parents, and the board members of Person County Schools; little did I know I was engaging meaningfully with others for the greater good. The project was based on a book called A Long Walk to Water where the story took place in South Sudan, following a girl called Nya and a boy named Salva, who both had to endure struggles in their everyday life. Nya had to walk up to three miles so she could get water that was not even clean back to her family. Throughout the project, students engaged in active research. My team and I presented information about the effects water has on human health and the environment for people like Nya and Salva in South Sudan and other parts of the world. We also discussed solutions to how we can manage by saving every drop of water possible and producing better ideas to provide cleaner water to millions across the globe so the people not only in Africa but in other parts of the world can have cleaner and more accessible water to use daily. After we presented the information, everyone carried two gallon-sized jugs of water and walked around our community college for three miles to gain empathy for and understanding of what people like Nya had to go through every day. The water was donated to the local Christian help center and all proceeds raised were donated to Water for South Sudan so a new well could be drilled and maintained to provide people with access to cleaner water. My cohort of students was the first to participate in this initiative; now each new cohort of freshmen completes this project every year. I also attended an early college hoping to achieve an associate's degree in horticulture, but Piedmont Community College did not have this degree. What was I going to do? Luckily, in November 2019, I received my answer. I became a founding member of Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership’s agriculture club and was elected as Vice President. At one time it was just the president and me in the club, but did it stop us? No! Both of us came up with fundraisers to raise enough money to purchase a raised bed and a greenhouse. When the raised bed was finished I helped by leveling out the topsoil and I planted collard greens, lettuce, and pansies in late winter. In spring, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which were all donated to the local community. Me being involved in the community is important to my continued growth as a person. I have learned many skills relating to leadership, teamwork, and integrity. I love to influence other individuals to help those in need, especially when it is done collaboratively with a group to achieve many goals. I want to continue to raise awareness about different types of issues related to water crises, the environment, and other sustainability practices. I have made lifelong contributions by impacting not only the lives in my community but many other lives thousands of miles away, from my small town of Roxboro in North Carolina all the way to South Sudan.

I manage my personal wellness by affording many opportunities to give back to my community - both locally and afar. My first community project was on March 1st, 2019 when my first-year class and I participated in a project called PBI Global. Of course, I was nervous because I had never presented a project in front of teachers, parents, and the board members of Person County Schools; little did I know I was engaging meaningfully with others for the greater good. My team and I presented information about the effects water has on human health and the environment for people like Nya and Salva in South Sudan and other parts of the world. We also discussed solutions to how we can manage by saving every drop of water possible and producing better ideas to provide cleaner water to millions across the globe so the people not only in Africa but in other parts of the world can have cleaner and more accessible water to use daily. After we presented the information, everyone carried two gallon-sized jugs of water and walked around our community college for three miles to gain empathy for and understanding of what people like Nya had to go through every day. The water was donated to the local Christian help center and all proceeds raised were donated to Water for South Sudan so a new well could be drilled and maintained to provide people with access to cleaner water. I also attended an early college hoping to achieve an associate's degree in horticulture, but Piedmont Community College did not have this degree. What was I going to do? Luckily, in November 2019, I received my answer. I became a founding member of Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership’s agriculture club and was elected as Vice President. At one time it was just the president and me in the club, but did it stop us? No! Both of us came up with fundraisers to raise enough money to purchase a raised bed and a greenhouse. When the raised bed was finished I helped by leveling out the topsoil and I planted collard greens, lettuce, and pansies in late winter. In spring, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which were all donated to the local community. In conclusion, maintaining my personal wellness helps me succeed as a student because college is stressful sometimes. Me being involved in the community is important to my continued growth as a person. I have learned many skills relating to leadership, teamwork, and integrity. I love to influence other individuals to help those in need, especially when it is done collaboratively with a group to achieve many goals.

In the fall of 2023, I plan to pursue further education by attending a university. Currently, I am exploring the fields of sustainable technology and agriculture. Supplying water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is one of my accomplishments after pursuing higher education. It is a critical issue to me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. My disabilities include autism and ADHD, and I used to prefer to be on my own. I have also failed a grade because of my disabilities. However, I have been able to overcome these obstacles by taking part in community service and enrolling in an early college to obtain my high school diploma and associate degree. For example, my first community project was on March 1st, 2019, when my first-year class and I took part in a project called PBI Global. Of course, I was nervous because I had never presented a project to teachers, parents, and the board members of Person County Schools; little did I know I was engaging meaningfully with others for the greater good. My team and I presented information about the effects dirty water has on human health and the environment for people like Nya and Salva in South Sudan and other parts of the world. We also discussed solutions to how we can manage every drop of water possible and produce better ideas to supply cleaner water to millions across the globe so the people not only in Africa but in other parts of the world will have cleaner and more accessible water to use. After we presented the information, everyone carried two gallon-sized jugs of water and walked around our community college for three miles to gain empathy for and understanding of what people like Nya had to go through every day. The water was donated to the local Christian help center and all proceeds raised were donated to Water for South Sudan so a new well could be drilled to provide people with access to cleaner water. I hoped to achieve an associate degree in horticulture, but Piedmont Community College did not have this degree. What was I going to do? Luckily, in November 2019, I received my answer. I became a founding member of the Early College agriculture club and was selected as Vice President. At one time it was just the president and me in the club, but did it stop us? No! Both of us produced fundraisers to raise enough money to buy a raised bed and a greenhouse. When the raised bed was finished, I helped by leveling out the topsoil and I planted collard greens, lettuce, and pansies in late winter. In spring, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which were all donated to the local community. Having disabilities has not and will not prevent me from pursuing higher education, whether it is in agriculture or sustainable technology. Developing better relationships between the community and the environment is one of my goals. I am interested in learning more about where our food and other natural resources come from. Due to my ambition to improve the world's sustainable practices, I am eager to see what the future holds as an inspiring individual.

I plan to make a positive impact on the world through my career by providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide. This is an issue I hope to improve the world by using STEM. It is an important issue for me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. I am working to address an important social issue by doing community service dedicated to sustainability. My first community project was on March 1st, 2019 when my first-year class and I participated in a project called PBI Global. Of course, I was nervous because I had never presented a project in front of teachers, parents, and the board members of Person County Schools; little did I know I was engaging meaningfully with others for the greater good. My team and I presented information about the effects water has on human health and the environment for people like Nya and Salva in South Sudan and other parts of the world. We also discussed solutions to how we can manage by saving every drop of water possible and producing better ideas to provide cleaner water to millions across the globe so the people not only in Africa but in other parts of the world can have cleaner and more accessible water to use daily. After we presented the information, everyone carried two gallon-sized jugs of water and walked around our community college for three miles to gain empathy for and understanding of what people like Nya had to go through every day. The water was donated to the local Christian help center and all proceeds raised were donated to Water for South Sudan so a new well could be drilled to provide people with cleaner water. I attended an early college hoping to achieve an associate's degree in horticulture, but Piedmont Community College did not have this degree. What was I going to do? Luckily, in November 2019, I received my answer. I became a founding member of Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership’s agriculture club and was elected as Vice President. At one time it was just the president and me in the club, but did it stop us? No! Both of us came up with fundraisers to raise enough money to purchase a raised bed and a greenhouse. When the raised bed was finished I helped by leveling out the topsoil and I planted collard greens, lettuce, and pansies in late winter. In spring, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which were all donated to the local community. Me being involved in the community is important to my continued growth as a person. I have learned many skills relating to leadership, teamwork, and integrity. I love to influence other individuals to help those in need, especially when it is done collaboratively with a group to achieve many goals. I want to continue to raise awareness about different types of issues related to water crises, the environment, and other sustainability practices. I have made lifelong contributions by impacting not only the lives in my community but many other lives thousands of miles away, from my small town of Roxboro in North Carolina all the way to South Sudan.

The majors I want to pursue in college are sustainable technology and agriculture. Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is one of my career goals. It is an important issue to me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. There are two events in high school that have inspired me to pursue a degree in science. My first community project was on March 1st, 2019 when my first-year class and I participated in a project called PBI Global. Of course, I was nervous because I had never presented a project in front of teachers, parents, and the board members of Person County Schools; little did I know I was engaging meaningfully with others for the greater good. My team and I presented information about the effects water has on human health and the environment for people like Nya and Salva in South Sudan and other parts of the world. We also discussed solutions to how we can manage by saving every drop of water possible and producing better ideas to provide cleaner water to millions across the globe. I wanted people not only in Africa but in other parts of the world to have cleaner and more accessible water to use. After we presented the information, everyone carried two gallon-sized jugs of water and walked around our community college for three miles to gain empathy for and understanding of what people like Nya had to go through every day. The water was donated to the local Christian help center and all proceeds raised were donated to Water for South Sudan so a new well could be drilled and maintained to provide people with access to cleaner water. My cohort of students was the first to participate in this initiative; now each new cohort of freshmen completes this project every year. I also attended an early college hoping to achieve an associate's degree in horticulture, but Piedmont Community College did not have this degree. What was I going to do? Luckily, in November of 2019 when I was just a sophomore I received my answer. I became a founding member of Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership’s agriculture club and was elected as Vice President. At one time it was just the president and me in the club, but did it stop us? No! Both of us came up with fundraisers to raise enough money to purchase a raised bed and a greenhouse. When the raised bed was finished I helped by leveling out the topsoil and I planted collard greens, lettuce, and pansies in late winter. In spring, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which were donated to the local community. Me being involved in the community is important to my continued growth as a person. I have learned many skills relating to leadership, teamwork, and integrity. I love to influence other individuals to help those in need, especially when it is done collaboratively with a group to achieve many goals. I want to continue to raise awareness about different types of issues related to water crises, and sustainability practices. I have made lifelong contributions by impacting many lives through the lens of science.

I think it is important to reduce my carbon footprint because I want to dedicate my life to providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide. This issue is what I hope to improve in the world by using STEM. It is an important issue for me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. It is also a shame to go to the grocery store knowing that food is being wasted and discarded. The intentional choice I make to live sustainably is by doing community service. For example, my team and I presented information about the effects water has on human health and the environment for people like Nya and Salva in South Sudan and other parts of the world. We also discussed solutions to how we can manage by saving every drop of water possible and producing better ideas to provide cleaner water to millions across the globe so the people not only in Africa but in other parts of the world can have cleaner and more accessible water to use daily. After we presented the information, everyone carried two gallon-sized jugs of water and walked around our community college for three miles to gain empathy for and understanding of what people like Nya had to go through every day. The water was donated to the local Christian help center and all proceeds raised were donated to Water for South Sudan so a new well could be drilled and maintained to provide people with access to cleaner water. My cohort of students was the first to participate in this initiative; now each new cohort of freshmen completes this project every year. I also attended an early college hoping to achieve an associate's degree in horticulture, but Piedmont Community College did not have this degree. What was I going to do? Luckily, in November of 2019 when I was just a sophomore I received my answer. I became a founding member of Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership’s agriculture club and was elected as Vice President. At one time it was just the president and me in the club, but did it stop us? No! Both of us came up with fundraisers to raise enough money to purchase a raised bed and a greenhouse. When the raised bed was finished I helped by leveling out the topsoil and I planted collard greens, lettuce, and pansies in late winter. In spring, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which were all donated to the local community. My being involved in the community is important to my continued growth as someone who loves sustainability. I have learned many skills relating to leadership, teamwork, and integrity. I love to influence other individuals to help those in need, especially when it is done collaboratively with a group to achieve many goals. I want to continue to raise awareness about different types of issues related to water crises, the environment, and other sustainability practices. I have made lifelong contributions by impacting not only the lives in my community but many other lives thousands of miles away, from my small town of Roxboro in North Carolina all the way to South Sudan.

Throughout my life, I have been afforded many opportunities to give back to my community - both locally and afar. My first community project was on March 1st, 2019 when my first-year class and I participated in a project called PBI Global. Of course, I was challenged because I had never presented a project in front of teachers, parents, and the board members of Person County Schools; little did I know I was engaging meaningfully with others for the greater good. The project was based on a book called A Long Walk to Water where the story took place in South Sudan, following a girl called Nya and a boy named Salva, who both had to endure struggles in their everyday life. Nya had to walk up to three miles so she could get water that was not even clean back to her family. Throughout the project, students engaged in active research regarding compelling questions of our own generation, and we designed water filters to gain empathy for the people of South Sudan. My team and I presented information about the effects water has on human health and the environment for people like Nya and Salva in South Sudan and other parts of the world. We also discussed solutions to how we can manage by saving every drop of water possible and producing better ideas to provide cleaner water to millions across the globe so the people not only in Africa but in other parts of the world can have cleaner and more accessible water to use daily. After we presented the information, everyone carried two gallon-sized jugs of water and walked around our community college for three miles to gain empathy for and understanding of what people like Nya had to go through every day. The water was donated to the local Christian help center and all proceeds raised were donated to Water for South Sudan so a new well could be drilled to provide people with access to cleaner water. My cohort of students was the first to participate in this initiative. I also attended an early college hoping to achieve an associate's degree in horticulture, but Piedmont Community College did not have this degree. What was I going to do? Luckily, in November 2019, I received my answer. I became a founding member of Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership’s agriculture club and was elected as Vice President. At one time it was just the president and me in the club, but did it stop us? No! Both of us came up with fundraisers to raise enough money to purchase a raised bed and a greenhouse. When the raised bed was finished I helped by leveling out the topsoil and I planted collard greens, lettuce, and pansies in late winter. In spring, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which were all donated to the local community. Me being involved in the community is important to my continued growth as a person. I have learned many skills relating to leadership, teamwork, and integrity. I love to influence other individuals to help those in need, especially when it is done collaboratively with a group to achieve many goals. I want to continue to raise awareness about different types of issues related to water crises, the environment, and other sustainability practices. I have made lifelong contributions by impacting not only the lives in my community but many other lives thousands of miles away, from my small town of Roxboro in North Carolina all the way to South Sudan.

The potential careers I am currently exploring are sustainable technology and agriculture. Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve in the world by using STEM. It is an important issue for me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. It all started when I attended an early college hoping to achieve an associate's degree in horticulture, but Piedmont Community College did not have this degree. What was I going to do? Luckily, in November of 2019 when I was just a sophomore I received my answer. I became a founding member of Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership’s agriculture club and was elected as Vice President. At one time it was just the president and me in the club, but did it stop us? No! Both of us came up with fundraisers to raise enough money to purchase a raised bed and a greenhouse. When the raised bed was finished I helped by leveling out the topsoil and I planted collard greens, lettuce, and pansies in late winter. In spring, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which were all donated to the local community. Also, my team and I presented information about the effects water has on human health and the environment for people like Nya and Salva in South Sudan and other parts of the world. We also discussed solutions to how we can manage by saving every drop of water possible and producing better ideas to provide cleaner water to millions across the globe so the people not only in Africa but in other parts of the world can have cleaner and more accessible water to use daily. After we presented the information, everyone carried two gallon-sized jugs of water and walked around our community college for three miles to gain empathy for and understanding of what people like Nya had to go through every day. The water was donated to the local Christian help center and all proceeds raised were donated to Water for South Sudan so a new well could be drilled and maintained to provide people with access to cleaner water. My cohort of students was the first to participate in this initiative; now each new cohort of freshmen completes this project every year. These potential careers will bring me fulfillment because me being involved in the community is important to my continued growth as a person. I have learned many skills relating to leadership, teamwork, and integrity. I love to influence other individuals to help those in need, especially when it is done collaboratively with a group to achieve many goals. I want to continue to raise awareness about different types of issues related to water crises, the environment, and other sustainability practices. I have made lifelong contributions by impacting not only the lives in my community but many other lives thousands of miles away. As an inspiring individual, I want to continue to help those in need when I am exploring careers while in college.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to make an impact on the world through my leadership. It is an important issue for me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. It is also a shame to go to the grocery store knowing that food is being wasted and discarded. Throughout my life, I have been afforded many opportunities to give back to my community - both locally and afar. My team and I presented information about the effects water has on human health and the environment for people like Nya and Salva in South Sudan and other parts of the world. We also discussed solutions to how we can manage by saving every drop of water possible and producing better ideas to provide cleaner water to millions across the globe so the people not only in Africa but in other parts of the world can have cleaner and more accessible water to use daily. After we presented the information, everyone carried two gallon-sized jugs of water and walked around our community college for three miles to gain empathy for and understanding of what people like Nya had to go through every day. The water was donated to the local Christian help center and all proceeds raised were donated to Water for South Sudan so a new well could be drilled and maintained to provide people with access to cleaner water. My cohort of students was the first to participate in this initiative; now each new cohort of freshmen completes this project every year. I also attended an early college hoping to achieve an associate's degree in horticulture, but Piedmont Community College did not have this degree. What was I going to do? Luckily, in November of 2019 when I was just a sophomore I received my answer. I became a founding member of Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership’s agriculture club and was elected as Vice President. At one time it was just the president and me in the club, but did it stop us? No! Both of us came up with fundraisers to raise enough money to purchase a raised bed and a greenhouse. When the raised bed was finished I helped by leveling out the topsoil and I planted collard greens, lettuce, and pansies in late winter. In spring, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which were all donated to the local community. I am passionate about making positive changes in my community because it is important to my continued growth as a person. I have learned many skills relating to leadership, teamwork, and integrity. I love to influence other individuals to help those in need, especially when it is done collaboratively with a group to achieve many goals. I want to continue to raise awareness about different types of issues related to water crises, the environment, and other sustainability practices. I have made lifelong contributions by impacting not only the lives in my community but many other lives thousands of miles away, from my small town of Roxboro in North Carolina all the way to South Sudan.

I am passionate about protecting the environment because providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve in the world by using STEM. It is an important issue for me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. My hometown is Roxboro, a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. In spite of the fact that I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins, but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. As for next year, I plan to do an internship at Lowes in the gardening section or at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more. My team and I also presented information about the effects water has on human health and the environment for people like Nya and Salva in South Sudan and other parts of the world. We also discussed solutions to how we can manage by saving every drop of water possible and producing better ideas to provide cleaner water to millions across the globe so the people not only in Africa but in other parts of the world can have cleaner and more accessible water to use daily. After we presented the information, everyone carried two gallon-sized jugs of water and walked around our community college for three miles to gain empathy for and understanding of what people like Nya had to go through every day. The water was donated to the local Christian help center and all proceeds raised were donated to Water for South Sudan so a new well could be drilled to provide people with access to cleaner water. My major will be dedicated to sustainable technology and agriculture. So, after graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. I would like to contribute what I have already learned in high school and the university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to the environment, I will always find ways to expand my knowledge even further to protect the environment. I am pretty sure everyone has realized that the food from the grocery has either skyrocketed or the shelves are empty frequently. So, the advice I would give to my family and friends is from what I learned from the agriculture club. Which is to grow your own food as much as possible. Food that is grown at home has better quality and quantity. In conclusion, whether it is agriculture or sustainable technology. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future offers as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s enviormental practices.

I am 6'3 and people often wonder do I play basketball. However, I am different because I am interested in sustainability. Throughout my life, I leverage my unique opportunities to give back to my community - - both locally and afar. My first community project was on March 1st, 2019 when my first-year class and I participated in a project called PBI Global. Little did I know I was engaging meaningfully with others for the greater good. The project was based on a book called A Long Walk to Water where the story took place in South Sudan, following a girl called Nya and a boy named Salva, who both had to endure struggles in their everyday life. Nya had to walk up to three miles so she could get water that was not even clean back to her family. Throughout the project, students engaged in active research regarding compelling questions of our own generation, and we designed water filters gaining empathy for people in South Sudan. My team and I presented information about the effects water has on human health and the environment for people like Nya and Salva in South Sudan and other parts of the world. We also discussed solutions to how we can manage by saving every drop of water possible and producing better ideas to provide cleaner water to millions across the globe. After we presented the information, everyone carried two gallon-sized jugs of water and walked around our community college for three miles to gain empathy for and understanding of what people like Nya had to go through every day. The water was donated to the local Christian help center and all proceeds raised were donated to Water for South Sudan so a new well could be drilled and maintained to provide people with access to cleaner water. Piedmont Community College did not have a degree in horticulture. Luckily, in November 2019, I became a founding member of Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership’s agriculture club and was elected as Vice President. At one time it was just the president and me in the club, but did it stop us? No! Both of us came up with fundraisers to raise enough money to purchase a raised bed and a greenhouse. When the raised bed was finished I helped by leveling out the topsoil and I planted collard greens, lettuce, and pansies in late winter. In spring, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which were all donated to the local community. A major commitment to my community was my internship at Rolling Hills Nursery; I started this internship this January, but it turned into a full-time position one month later. In addition to each of the aforementioned activities, I also served as a graduate ambassador for the 2022 graduating class, and I have decorated the dining halls at my church for three years. I have even planted flowers and vegetables for two daycare centers for five years. These activities were a significant opportunity for me because providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is one of my career goals. Me being involved in the community is important to my continued growth as a person. I have learned many skills relating to leadership, teamwork, and integrity. I love to influence other individuals to help those in need, especially when it is done collaboratively with a group to achieve many goals. I want to continue to raise awareness about different types of issues related to water crises, the environment, and other sustainability practices.

Throughout my life, I have been afforded many opportunities to give back to my community - both locally and afar. My first community project was on March 1st, 2019 when my first-year class and I participated in a project called PBI Global. Of course, I was nervous because I had never presented a project in front of teachers, parents, and the board members of Person County Schools; little did I know I was engaging meaningfully with others for the greater good. The project was based on a book called A Long Walk to Water where the story took place in South Sudan, following a girl called Nya and a boy named Salva, who both had to endure struggles in their everyday life. Nya had to walk up to three miles so she could get water that was not even clean back to her family. Throughout the project, students engaged in active research regarding compelling questions of our own generation, and we designed water filters gaining empathy for people in South Sudan. My team and I presented information about the effects water has on human health and the environment for people like Nya and Salva in South Sudan and other parts of the world. We also discussed solutions to how we can manage by saving every drop of water possible and producing better ideas to provide cleaner water to millions across the globe. After we presented the information, everyone carried two gallon-sized jugs of water and walked around our community college for three miles to gain empathy for and understanding of what people like Nya had to go through every day. The water was donated to the local Christian help center and all proceeds raised were donated to Water for South Sudan so a new well could be drilled and maintained to provide people with access to cleaner water. Piedmont Community College did not have a degree in horticulture. Luckily, in November 2019, I became a founding member of Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership’s agriculture club and was elected as Vice President. At one time it was just the president and me in the club, but did it stop us? No! Both of us came up with fundraisers to raise enough money to purchase a raised bed and a greenhouse. When the raised bed was finished I helped by leveling out the topsoil and I planted collard greens, lettuce, and pansies in late winter. In spring, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which were all donated to the local community. A major commitment to my community was my internship at Rolling Hills Nursery; I started this internship this January, but it turned into a full-time position one month later. In addition to each of the aforementioned activities, I also served as a graduate ambassador for the 2022 graduating class, and I have decorated the dining halls at my church for three years. I have even planted flowers and vegetables for two daycare centers for five years. These activities were a significant opportunity for me because providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is one of my career goals. Me being involved in the community is important to my continued growth as a person. I have learned many skills relating to leadership, teamwork, and integrity. I love to influence other individuals to help those in need, especially when it is done collaboratively with a group to achieve many goals. I want to continue to raise awareness about different types of issues related to water crises, the environment, and other sustainability practices.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve in the world by using STEM. It is an important issue for me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. My hometown is Roxboro, a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. Also when looking at information about African Americans working in agriculture the percentage is extremely low. In spite of the fact that I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins, but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. As for next year, I plan to do an internship at Lowes in the gardening section or at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more. It would be a shame if I just stopped there. After graduating from early college. I would like to contribute what I have already learned in university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to me, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. As a child, my grandfather always inspired me to make my garden. However, since my parents rent, I am not permitted to grow anything in the ground. I have learned how to grow food and other plants from my grandfather's gardening books. In addition to teaching me how to cultivate food and other plants in containers, the gardening books also provided me with information on how to care for plants in other ways. The gardening books also help me when I do community service for the agriculture club. For example, when the raised bed was finished, I helped plant collard greens, lettuce, and pansies. When spring arrived, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which would be donated. I would also do community service by planting flowers and vegetables for daycare centers. In order for me to learn about these plants. I had to read books that have taught me that there are different plants and each of them has different requirements. There are annual plants that grow for only one year, perennials plants that come back every year, and biennials plants that grow for two years and then self-seed. Some plants like shade, part sun or full sun. Learning from the books has shaped my goals because it has made me discover who I am and what I want to accomplish in life. In conclusion, whether it is agriculture or sustainable technology. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future offers as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve in the world by using STEM. It is an important issue for me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. It is also a shame to go to the grocery store knowing that food is being wasted and discarded. My hometown is Roxboro, a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. In spite of the fact that I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins, but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. As for next year, I plan to do an internship at Lowes in the gardening section or at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more. As a child, my grandfather always inspired me to make my garden. However, since my parents rent, I am not permitted to grow anything in the ground. I have learned how to grow food and other plants from my grandfather's gardening books. In addition to teaching me how to cultivate food and other plants in containers, the gardening books also provided me with information on how to care for plants in other ways. The gardening books also help me when I do community service for the agriculture club. For example, when the raised bed was finished, I helped plant collard greens, lettuce, and pansies. When spring arrived, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which would be donated. I would also do community service by planting flowers and vegetables for daycare centers. In order for me to learn about these plants. I had to read books that have taught me that there are different plants and each of them has different requirements. There are annual plants that grow for only one year, perennials plants that come back every year, and biennials plants that grow for two years and then self-seed. Some plants like shade, part sun or full sun. Learning from the books has shaped my goals because it has made me discover who I am and what I want to accomplish in life. In conclusion, whether it is agriculture or sustainable technology. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future offers as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve in the world by using STEM. It is an important issue for me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. My hometown is Roxboro, a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. In spite of the fact that I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins, but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. This year I am doing an internship at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more about plants. Before my grandfather died, he inspire me to make my own garden. However, since my parents rent, I am not permitted to grow anything in the ground. I have learned how to grow food and other plants from my grandfather's gardening books. In addition to teaching me how to cultivate food and other plants in containers, the gardening books also provided me with information on how to care for plants in other ways. The gardening books also help me when I do community service for the agriculture club. For example, when the raised bed was finished, I helped plant collard greens, lettuce, and pansies. When spring arrived, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which would be donated. I would also do community service by planting flowers and vegetables for daycare centers. In order for me to learn about these plants. I had to read books that have taught me that there are different plants and each of them has different requirements. There are annual plants that grow for only one year, perennials plants that come back every year, and biennials plants that grow for two years and then self-seed. Some plants like shade, part sun or full sun. Learning from the books has shaped my goals because it has made me discover who I am and what I want to accomplish in life. In conclusion, whether it is agriculture or sustainable technology. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future offers as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

My biggest role model was George Washington Carver. George Washington Carver was an agricultural chemist and a botanist. Agriculture chemists consist of making new chemicals to grow and protect plants while a botanist is an individual who studies specific parts of plants and fungi. As a child, I was always interested in plants and it was exciting to see that there was an African American that shared the same passion as I do. I also heard about him in class, but the information was brief, and I have not heard much about him ever since leaving elementary school. This is surprising to me based on the many solutions he has produced for the agricultural community in the south. For example, he also produced over 300 products from peanuts, including face powder, butter, cheese, milk, printer’s ink, soaps, and stains, and 100 products from sweet potatoes. This is the reason why I did a speech about him in my public speaking class. Not only because I wanted to learn more about him as an individual and his achievements. I also wanted to share his achievements with my classmates. I think it is important that George Washington Carver's achievements need to be shared among other Americans. Caver's life consisted of multiple challenges. He lost his father and mother and was orphaned and could not attend school. He had moved across multiple states and stayed with different families. His future seemed to be in jeopardy trying to get an education to attend a university so he could get a career in botany. Although my situation is not as serious as that of George Washington Carver, I still face challenges on a daily basis. For example, my hometown is a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited in agricultural content. A further observation is that there is a very low percentage of African Americans working in the agriculture industry. George Washington Carver was the biggest role model because of his perseverance and I am also interested in agriculture and sustainable technology. Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve in the world by using STEM. It is an important issue for me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I love to get outside to get my hands dirty and face challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. In conclusion, whether it is in agriculture or sustainable technology. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. I am excited to see what the future holds, as I strive to learn from my role model George Washington Carver on how to improve sustainable practices worldwide.

The African American Pillar who influenced my field of study is George Washington Carver. George Washington Carver was an agricultural chemist and a botanist. Agriculture chemists consist of making new chemicals to grow and protect plants while a botanist is an individual who studies specific parts of plants and fungi. As a child, I was always interested in plants and it was exciting to see that there was an African American that shared the same passion as I do. I also heard about him in class, but the information was brief, and I have not heard much about him ever since leaving elementary school. This is surprising to me based on the many solutions he has produced for the agricultural community in the south. For example, he also produced over 300 products from peanuts, including face powder, butter, cheese, milk, printer’s ink, soaps, and stains, and 100 products from sweet potatoes. This is the reason why I did a speech about him in my public speaking class. Not only because I wanted to learn more about him as an individual and his achievements. I also wanted to share his achievements with my classmates. I think it is important that George Washington Carver's achievements needed to be shared among other Americans. Caver's life consisted of multiple challenges. He lost his father and mother and was orphaned and could not attend school. He had moved across multiple states and stayed with different families. His future seemed to be in jeopardy trying to get an education to attend a university so he could get a career in botany. Although my situation is not as serious as that of George Washington Carver, I still face challenges on a daily basis. For example, my hometown is a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited in agricultural content. A further observation is that there is a very low percentage of African Americans working in the agriculture/ STEM industry. George Washington Carver influenced my field of study because of his perseverance and I am also interested in agriculture and sustainable technology. Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve in the world by using STEM. It is an important issue for me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I love to get outside to get my hands dirty and face challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. In conclusion, whether it is in agriculture or sustainable technology. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. I am excited to see what the future holds, as I strive to learn from other African American achievements to improve sustainable practices worldwide.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve in the world by using STEM. It is an important issue for me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. It is also a shame to go to the grocery store knowing that food is being wasted and discarded. My hometown is Roxboro, a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. In spite of the fact that I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins, but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. As for next year, I plan to do an internship at Lowes in the gardening section or at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more. As a child, my grandfather always inspired me to make my garden. However, since my parents rent, I am not permitted to grow anything in the ground. I have learned how to grow food and other plants from my grandfather's gardening books. In addition to teaching me how to cultivate food and other plants in containers, the gardening books also provided me with information on how to care for plants in other ways. The gardening books also help me when I do community service for the agriculture club. For example, when the raised bed was finished, I helped plant collard greens, lettuce, and pansies. When spring arrived, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which would be donated. I would also do community service by planting flowers and vegetables for daycare centers. In order for me to learn about these plants. I had to read books that have taught me that there are different plants and each of them has different requirements. There are annual plants that grow for only one year, perennials plants that come back every year, and biennials plants that grow for two years and then self-seed. Some plants like shade, part sun or full sun. Learning from the books has shaped my goals because it has made me discover who I am and what I want to accomplish in life. In conclusion, whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. If I had the money and resources I would want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future offers as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

I attended an early college and I wanted to have an associate's degree in horticulture, but Piedmont Community College did not have this degree. What was I going to do? Luckily, in 2019 when I was just a sophomore I received my answer. I was one of the first individuals to become a founding member of the agriculture club and the Vice President as well. It was extremely hard to start off. There were a limited number of people that joined, we had to have discussions with our principal and Covid-19 was on the rise. However, the hard work paid off because only two people, just me and my friend Brady, raised enough money to get a raised bed and a greenhouse. When the raised bed was finished I helped plant collard greens, lettuce, and pansies. When spring started to arrive, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, and beans which would be donated to someone in need. The hard work was worth it since I received two awards for being a founding member and a Vice President of the agriculture club. I also learn lessons about teamwork, leadership, and community service. I would also do community service by planting flowers and vegetables for daycare centers. Right now I am doing an unpaid internship at a nursery in my hometown. I love helping the customers at the nursery whether they need shrubs, mulch, or hay. Helping people in need always brings me slime.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve in the world by using STEM. It is an important issue for me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. It is also a shame to go to the grocery store knowing that food is being wasted and discarded. My hometown is Roxboro, a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. In, spite of the fact that I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins, but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. As for next year, I plan to do an internship at Lowes in the gardening section or at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more. It would be a shame if I just stopped there. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. I would like to contribute what I have already learned in a university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to me, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. While researching sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. I was particularly interested in a few colleges. When I finally found colleges that offered my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors and concentrations on the program's study page dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. In addition, the prices of attending a university are very expensive, and receiving this scholarship will increase the probability of reaching my goal. As a child, my grandfather always inspired me to make my garden. However, since my parents rent, I am not permitted to grow anything in the ground. I have learned how to grow food and other plants from my grandfather's gardening books. In addition to teaching me how to cultivate food and other plants in containers, the gardening books also provided me with information on how to care for plants in other ways. The gardening books also help me when I do community service for the agriculture club. For example, when the raised bed was finished, I helped plant collard greens, lettuce, and pansies. When spring arrived, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which would be donated. I would also do community service by planting flowers and vegetables for daycare centers. In order for me to learn about these plants. I had to read books that have taught me that there are different plants and each of them has different requirements. There are annual plants that grow for only one year, perennials plants that come back every year, and biennials plants that grow for two years and then self-seed. Some plants like shade, part sun or full sun. Learning from the books has shaped my goals because it has made me discover who I am and what I want to accomplish in life. In conclusion, whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future offers as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

The issue I hope to improve in the world is to make our water and food security more sustainable for human and animal consumption globally. This issue is important to me because the world does have a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. I get curious when I look at the news and see other people across the globe going through weather devastation which can affect crops leading to starvation. Or go to the grocery store knowing there is a huge amount of produce and meat being wasted or thrown away. I live in a small rural town called Roxboro in North Carolina. There are a limited number of resources in my community and the early college that I go to. Even though I was a founding member and Vice President of the agriculture club. It can be difficult to do an agriculture club when most of the school year is during the dormant growing season. This is also true when the growing season begins but school is starting to end for the summer vacation. I am still grateful that I had the opportunity to learn about agriculture with limited resources I also learned other traits along the way such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. Luckily, next year I plan to learn even more by doing an internship at Lowes in the gardening section or at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery. However, I do not want to just stop there. After I graduated from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. I would like to attend a university to bring to the table what I have already learned about sustainability. I want to expand my knowledge to even greater heights so I can have a better possibility of tackling these challenging issues that are so important to me. To be honest, when I was researching sustainability majors from different universities and colleges across North Carolina. There were a few colleges that stood out to me. So, when I finally found colleges that had my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors and concentrations on the program of study page dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. In addition, the prices of attending a university are very expensive, and receiving this scholarship will increase the probability of reaching my goal. Whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I think I will succeed because I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. I will also have professors and other students that share my same passion for sustainability practices when attending college. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future has to offer as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

Located in North Carolina's rural areas, my hometown is a small town. My community and my early college have limited resources in agriculture. During freshman orientation, I remember walking up to an academic advisor with some questions. It was exciting to think about being able to earn a degree in agriculture and do honors coursework at the same time. A deal like this seems too good to be true, and unfortunately, it was. “We don't have that degree here”, the academic advisor said plainly. Turns out, PCC had the degree on its homepage, but the program wasn't on campus. There are no words to describe the emotions I felt. I wanted to attend this early college because I thought it could offer me something regular high school couldn't. I didn't know what to do. In 2019, as a sophomore, I received my answer after making the commitment and staying. I was one of the first individuals to become a founding member of the agriculture club and the Vice President as well. The commitment was a must because it was extremely hard to start off the agriculture club. There were a limited number of people who joined, we had to have discussions with our principal, the faculty, and teachers located on the PCC campus. Furthermore, Covid-19 was on the rise. However, the commitment paid off because only two people, just me and the President of the club, raised enough money to get a raised bed and a greenhouse. I intend to further my understanding of agriculture or environmental studies through college-level education. By wanting to have a positive impact on the green industry, I hope to improve water and food security for humans and animals worldwide. There is a lot of complexity in the world, and one solution will never work for everyone. For future generations, I prefer to be outside getting dirty, working to strengthen the relationship between humans and the environment. It intrigues me to observe how people around the world are unable to feed themselves due to climate catastrophes that destroy crops. Stopping there would be an incomplete journey for me. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. The green industry has always been my passion and I am eager to contribute what I have learned to a university. My knowledge needs to be expanded even further in order to better address these challenging issues like water and food shortages. Additionally, university tuition is expensive. I will become even more committed to having a positive impact in the green industry as a result of receiving this scholarship. In conclusion, I want to use this scholarship to build better relationships between the community and our green industry. I aim to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. As someone who is passionate about agriculture and environmental studies, I am eager to see what the future holds as I want to pursue a career to have a positive impact on the green industry.

Located in North Carolina's rural areas, my hometown is a small town. My community and my early college have limited resources in agriculture. During freshman orientation, I remember walking up to an academic advisor with some questions. It was exciting to think about being able to earn a degree in agriculture and do honors coursework at the same time. A deal like this seems too good to be true, and unfortunately, it was. “We don't have that degree here”, the academic advisor said plainly. Turns out, PCC had the degree on its homepage, but the program wasn't on campus. There are no words to describe the emotions I felt. I wanted to attend this early college because I thought it could offer me something regular high school couldn't. I didn't know what to do. In 2019, as a sophomore, I received my answer after making the commitment and staying. I was one of the first individuals to become a founding member of the agriculture club and the Vice President as well. It was extremely hard to start off the agriculture club. There were a limited number of people who joined, and we had to have discussions with our principal. However, the commitment paid off because only two people, just me and the President of the club, raised enough money to get a raised bed and a greenhouse. Four years later my goal is to intend further my understanding of agriculture or environmental studies through college-level STEM education. I hope to improve water and food security for humans and animals worldwide. There is a lot of complexity in the world, and one solution will never work for everyone. For future generations, I prefer to be outside getting dirty, working to strengthen the relationship between humans and the environment. It intrigues me to observe how people around the world are unable to feed themselves due to climate catastrophes that destroy crops. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. I am eager to contribute what I have learned to a university. My knowledge needs to be expanded even further in order to better address these challenging issues like water and food shortages. As part of my research of sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. My attention was drawn only to a few colleges in particular. Finally, I found colleges that offered my major. I couldn't contain my excitement when I discovered the program's study page included so many agriculture and sustainability majors and concentrations. Additionally, university tuition is expensive. I will become even more committed to obtaining my degree as a result of receiving this scholarship. In conclusion, whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I aim to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. Not only that, but I will also have professors and other students that share my same passion for sustainability practices when attending college. As someone who is passionate about improving the world's sustainable practices. I am eager to see what the future holds as I pursue a career and accomplish my goals.

Located in North Carolina's rural areas, my hometown is a small town. My community and my early college have limited resources in agriculture. During freshman orientation, I remember walking up to an academic advisor with some questions. It was exciting to think about being able to earn a STEM degree in agriculture and do honors coursework at the same time. A deal like this seems too good to be true, and unfortunately, it was. “We don't have that degree here”, the academic advisor said plainly. Turns out, PCC had the degree on its homepage, but the program wasn't on campus. There are no words to describe the emotions I felt. I intend to further my understanding of agriculture and environmental studies through college-level STEM education. By using STEM, I hope to improve water and food security for humans and animals worldwide. There is a lot of complexity in the world, and one solution will never work for everyone. For future generations, I prefer to be outside getting dirty, working to strengthen the relationship between humans and the environment. It intrigues me to observe how people around the world are unable to feed themselves due to climate catastrophes that destroy crops. Agriculture or environmental studies are some of the subjects that I find so interesting. There are cultivations of plants, animals, and soil. Located in North Carolina's rural areas, my hometown is a small town. My community and my early college have limited STEM resources. Although I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins, but school is about to end for the summer. As for next year, I plan to do an internship at Lowes in the gardening section. Stopping there would be an incomplete journey for me. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. STEM has always been my passion and I am eager to contribute what I have learned to a university. My knowledge needs to be expanded even further in order to better address these challenging issues like water and food shortages. As part of my research of sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. My attention was drawn to a few colleges in particular. Finally, I found colleges that offered my major. I couldn't contain my excitement when I discovered the program's study page included so many agriculture and sustainability majors and concentrations. In conclusion, whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I aim to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. Not only that, but I will also have professors and other students that share my same passion for sustainability practices when attending college. As someone who is passionate about improving the world's sustainable practices, I am eager to see what the future holds as I pursue a career in STEM.

I intend to further my understanding of agriculture and environmental studies through college-level STEM education. By using STEM, I hope to improve water and food security for humans and animals worldwide. There is a lot of complexity in the world, and one solution will never work for everyone. For future generations, I prefer to be outside getting dirty, working to strengthen the relationship between humans and the environment. It intrigues me to observe how people around the world are unable to feed themselves due to climate catastrophes that destroy crops. Agriculture or environmental studies are some of the subjects that I find so interesting. There are cultivations of plants, animals, and soil. Located in North Carolina's rural areas, my hometown is a small town. My community and my early college have limited STEM resources. Although I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins, but school is about to end for the summer. As for next year, I plan to do an internship at Lowes in the gardening section. My journey would be incomplete if I stopped there. Upon graduation from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. My passion for STEM makes me want to contribute what I have learned so far to a university. To better address these challenging issues, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. During my research of sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. My attention was drawn to a few colleges in particular. Finally, I found colleges that offered my major. I couldn't contain my excitement when I discovered the program's study page included so many agriculture and sustainability majors and concentrations. Additionally, university tuition is expensive. I will become even more committed to obtaining my STEM degree as a result of receiving this scholarship. In conclusion, whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I aim to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. Not only that, but I will also have professors and other students that share my same passion for sustainability practices when attending college. As someone who is passionate about improving the world's sustainable practices, I am eager to see what the future holds as I pursue a career in STEM.

The characteristic I value most in myself is commitment. Due to the challenges of attending an early college, I value commitment, but there was one specific aspect that I will discuss. Located in North Carolina's rural areas, my hometown is a small town. My community and my early college have limited resources in agriculture. During freshman orientation, I remember walking up to an academic advisor with some questions. It was exciting to think about being able to earn a degree in agriculture and do honors coursework at the same time. A deal like this seems too good to be true, and unfortunately, it was. “We don't have that degree here”, the academic advisor said plainly. Turns out, PCC had the degree on its homepage, but the program wasn't on campus. There are no words to describe the emotions I felt. I wanted to attend this early college because I thought it could offer me something regular high school couldn't. I didn't know what to do. In 2019, as a sophomore, I received my answer after making the commitment and staying. I was one of the first individuals to become a founding member of the agriculture club and the Vice President as well. The commitment was a must because it was extremely hard to start off the agriculture club. There were a limited number of people who joined, we had to have discussions with our principal, the faculty, and teachers located on the PCC campus. Furthermore, Covid-19 was on the rise. However, the commitment paid off because only two people, just me and the President of the club, raised enough money to get a raised bed and a greenhouse. Although I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins, but school is about to end for the summer. With limited resources, I was able to learn about agriculture while also developing leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility skills. I would also participate in community service. I planted vegetables and wildflowers for my school, daycare, and family members. I would help with greenhouse, raised bed, and plant care projects for the Phi Kappa Honor Society. In addition, my class and I raised 500 dollars for the Long Walk to Water Project in 2019. To learn more about maintaining plants, I plan to do an internship at Lowes in the gardening section or at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, next year. In conclusion, despite obstacles, I remain committed to myself, even when things don't go my way. In my life journey, having commitment will be beneficial to me because my journey will be incomplete if I do not attend a university. To ensure food and water security for humans and animals worldwide, I plan to earn my four-year degree in agriculture. To accomplish that, I must be committed. Additionally, university tuition is expensive. I will become even more committed to obtaining my agriculture degree as a result of receiving this scholarship.

Due to the challenges of attending an early college, I value community service, but there was one specific aspect that I will discuss. Located in North Carolina's rural areas, my hometown is a small town. My community and my early college have limited resources in agriculture. During freshman orientation, I remember walking up to an academic advisor with some questions. It was exciting to think about being able to earn a degree in agriculture and do honors coursework at the same time. A deal like this seems too good to be true, and unfortunately, it was. “We don't have that degree here”, the academic advisor said plainly. Turns out, PCC had the degree on its homepage, but the program wasn't on campus. There are no words to describe the emotions I felt. What has brought me to community service is that PCC did not have my major so I decided to come up with ways to help others and do the things that I love. In 2019, as a sophomore, I received my answer after making the commitment and staying. I was one of the first individuals to become a founding member of the agriculture club and the Vice President as well. The commitment was a must because it was extremely hard to start off the agriculture club. There were a limited number of people who joined, we had to have discussions with our principal, the faculty, and teachers located on the PCC campus. Furthermore, Covid-19 was on the rise. However, the commitment paid off because only two people, just me and the President of the club, raised enough money to get a raised bed and a greenhouse. Although I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins, but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other characteristics such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. I have done over 100 hours of community service over the past 5 years. I planted vegetables, and wildflowers for other organizations like daycares, my school, and my family members. For Honor Society, Phi Kappa, I would help with their projects with their greenhouse, raised bed, and plant care. Furthermore, in 2019 my class and I did a disaster relief Long Walk to Water Project that raised 500 dollars for a new well to be built in South Sudan. In conclusion, community service to me is what keeps me moving forward even when things don’t go my way. I feel that community service will help me in my life journey because I want to also help those in need. I want to obtain my four-year degree in agriculture to provide water and food security to humans and animals worldwide. In order to do that, I need to have commitment. In addition, the prices of attending a university are expensive. Receiving this scholarship will increase my commitment to give more community service at a university.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve in the world. It is an important issue to me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. It is also a shame to go to the grocery store knowing that food is being wasted and discarded. My hometown is Roxboro, a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. In spite of the fact that I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. As for next year, I plan to do an internship at Lowes in the gardening section or at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more. It would be a shame if I just stopped there. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. As a sustainability student, I would like to contribute what I have already learned to a university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to me, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. While researching sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. I was particularly interested in a few colleges. When I finally found colleges that offered my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors and concentrations on the program of study page dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. In addition, the prices of attending a university are very expensive, and receiving this scholarship will increase the probability of reaching my goal. As a child, my grandfather always inspired me to make my garden. However, since my parents rent, I am not permitted to grow anything in the ground. I have learned how to grow food and other plants from my grandfather's gardening books. In addition to teaching me how to cultivate food and other plants in containers, the gardening books also provided me with information on how to care for plants in other ways. The gardening books also help me when I do community service for the agriculture club. Whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I think I will succeed because I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. I will also have professors and other students that share my same passion for sustainability practices when attending college. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future has to offer as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

I serve others in a multitude of ways. I have provided a clean environment for the children to sleep, play and learn at daycare. I would bring food from the food bank and would deliver it to the daycare. I would pick up leaves, and sticks and clean flower beds, and also clean out the basement or closets. Which would require hours, so patience, teamwork, and organizational skills were a learning process. Best of all, I planted all types of vegetables and flowers along the fences. In this essay, I will talk about how I served daycare centers and what significant impact I had on my community. The first topic I would like to discuss is transporting food from the food bank for the daycare. During and towards the end of COVID-19, I would drive from the food bank and deliver food to the two daycare centers. The items would include milk, different types of cereals, vegetables, and fruits. This was great because the food was free for the children. Of course, businesses were still struggling from COVID-19, and prices were already high so the food was a big help because it was saving them money. I chose this type of community service because it gave me an opportunity to interact with new people. When I started my freshman year I learned how to communicate with others, ask for help and give help when it was needed and have patience with others. Patience was especially a good lesson working with the babies and children. They usually throw toys everywhere and stick them in their mouths. I would wash or wipe the toys down in order to keep the germs and bacteria from spreading. My other responsibilities were cleaning windows, taking out the trash, mopping the floors, vacuuming the rugs, and washing the dishes Best of all I enjoyed planting vegetables and flowers in different ways. I love to come up with ideas on how to grow things. For example, there were three hay barrels that were left over from a fall decoration project. I decided to ask one of the owners if I could use them. When spring had come, I took the hay barrels and put them in a full-sun location. I got some potting soil and in May planted the tomatoes and peppers in the hay barrels. The plants grew so big, and the hay barrels were decomposing so no fertilizer was needed. Also, the hay surprisingly stayed moist even when it didn't rain for several weeks. I love to do experiments like these and go against the norm which was growing the plants in the ground. Along the fences, I planted Canna lilies, Elephant ears, Wildflowers, and Gladiolus. Serving others is important to me because it is not only important for others but for me as well. For example, it feels good to know that I am helping others with their goals and not just doing things for others just to be rewarded with money. I meet new people or make new friends and learn new things that I can use in my career or everyday life. I have made an impact on serving others in my community, by doing numerous volunteering hours, and practicing random acts of kindness.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve in the world. It is an important issue to me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. It is also a shame to go to the grocery store knowing that food is being wasted and discarded. My hometown is Roxboro, a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. In spite of the fact that I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. As for next year, I plan to do an internship at Lowes in the gardening section or at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more. It would be a shame if I just stopped there. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. As a sustainability student, I would like to contribute what I have already learned to a university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to me, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. While researching sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. I was particularly interested in a few colleges. When I finally found colleges that offered my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors and concentrations on the program of study page dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. In addition, the prices of attending a university are very expensive, and receiving this scholarship will increase the probability of reaching my goal. As a child, my grandfather always inspired me to make my garden. However, since my parents rent, I am not permitted to grow anything in the ground. I have learned how to grow food and other plants from my grandfather's gardening books. In addition to teaching me how to cultivate food and other plants in containers, the gardening books also provided me with information on how to care for plants in other ways. The gardening books also help me when I do community service for the agriculture club. In conclusion, whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future offers as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve in the world by using STEM. It is an important issue for me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. My hometown is Roxboro, a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. In, spite of the fact that I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins, but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. As for next year, I plan to do an internship at Lowes in the gardening section. It would be a shame if I just stopped there. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. I would like to contribute what I have already learned at a university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to me, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. While researching sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. I was particularly interested in a few colleges. When I finally found colleges that offered my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors and concentrations on the program's study page dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. As a child, my grandfather always inspired me to make my garden. However, since my parents rent, I am not permitted to grow anything in the ground. I have learned how to grow food and other plants from my grandfather's gardening books. In addition to teaching me how to cultivate food and other plants in containers, the gardening books also provided me with information on how to care for plants in other ways. The gardening books also help me when I do community service for the agriculture club. For example, when the raised bed was finished, I helped plant collard greens, lettuce, and pansies. When spring arrived, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which would be donated. I would also do community service by planting flowers and vegetables for daycare centers. In order for me to learn about these plants. I had to read books that have taught me that there are different plants and each of them has different requirements. There are annual plants that grow for only one year, perennials plants that come back every year, and biennials plants that grow for two years and then self-seed. Some plants like shade, part sun or full sun. In conclusion, whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future offers as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

Perseverance to me is achieving something no matter how difficult it may be. My hometown is Roxboro, a small rural town in North Carolina. I attended an early college and I wanted to have an associate's degree in horticulture, but Piedmont Community College did not have this degree. What was I going to do? In, spite of the fact that I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins, but school is ending for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. As for next year, I plan to do an internship at Lowes in the gardening section or at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more. However, I want to continue to have perseverance. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. As a student that likes STEM, I would like to contribute what I have already learned at a university. To better tackle these challenging issues like water and food security, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. While researching sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. I was particularly interested in a few colleges. When I finally found colleges that offered my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors and concentrations on the program's study page dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. In addition, the prices of attending a university are very expensive, and receiving this scholarship will increase the probability of reaching my goal. As a child, my grandfather always inspired me to make my garden. However, since my parents rent, I am not permitted to grow anything in the ground. I have learned how to grow food and other plants from my grandfather's gardening books. In addition to teaching me how to cultivate food and other plants in containers, the gardening books also provided me with information on how to care for plants in other ways. The gardening books also help me when I do community service for the agriculture club. For example, when the raised bed was finished, I helped plant collard greens, lettuce, and pansies. When spring arrived, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which would be donated. I would also do community service by planting flowers and vegetables for daycare centers. In order for me to learn about these plants. I had to read books that have taught me that there are different plants and each of them has different requirements. There are annual plants that grow for only one year, perennials plants that come back every year, and biennials plants that grow for two years and then self-seed. Some plants like shade, part sun or full sun. Learning from the books has shaped my goals because it has made me discover who I am and what I want to accomplish in life. In conclusion, whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to persevere to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future offers as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve in the world by using STEM. It is an important issue for me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. My hometown is Roxboro, a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources in agriculture are limited. In, spite of the fact that I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins, but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. As for next year, I plan to do an internship at Lowes in the gardening section. It would be a shame if I just stopped there. After graduating from Person Early College. As a student that likes STEM, I would like to contribute what I have already learned at a university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to me, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. While researching sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. I finally found colleges that offered my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. As a child, my grandfather always inspired me to make my garden. However, since my parents rent, I am not permitted to grow anything in the ground. In addition to teaching me how to cultivate food and other plants in containers, the gardening books my grandfather gave me also provided me with information on how to care for plants in other ways. The gardening books also help me when I do community service for the agriculture club. For example, when the raised bed was finished, I helped plant collard greens, lettuce, and pansies. When spring arrived, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, peppers, and beans, which would be donated. I would also do community service by planting flowers and vegetables for daycare centers. In order for me to learn about these plants. I had to read books that have taught me that there are different plants and each of them has different requirements. There are annual plants that grow for only one year, perennials plants that come back every year, and biennials plants that grow for two years and then self-seed. Some plants like shade, part sun or full sun. Learning from the books has shaped my goals because it has made me discover who I am and what I want to accomplish in life. In conclusion, whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future offers as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve in the world. It is an important issue to me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. It is also a shame to go to the grocery store knowing that food is being wasted and discarded. My hometown is Roxboro, a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. In spite of the fact that I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. As for next year, I plan to do an internship at Lowes in the gardening section or at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more. It would be a shame if I just stopped there. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. As a sustainability student, I would like to contribute what I have already learned to a university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to me, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. While researching sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. I was particularly interested in a few colleges. When I finally found colleges that offered my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors and concentrations on the program of study page dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. In addition, the prices of attending a university are very expensive, and receiving this scholarship will increase the probability of reaching my goal. Whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I think I will succeed because I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. I will also have professors and other students that share my same passion for sustainability practices when attending college. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future has to offer as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve in the world. It is an important issue to me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. It is also a shame to go to the grocery store knowing that food is being wasted and discarded. My hometown is Roxboro, a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. In spite of the fact that I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. As for next year, I plan to do an internship at Lowes in the gardening section or at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more. It would be a shame if I just stopped there. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. As a sustainability student, I would like to contribute what I have already learned to a university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to me, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. While researching sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. I was particularly interested in a few colleges. When I finally found colleges that offered my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors and concentrations on the program of study page dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. In addition, the prices of attending a university are very expensive, and receiving this scholarship will increase the probability of reaching my goal. Whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I think I will succeed because I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. I will also have professors and other students that share my same passion for sustainability practices when attending college. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future has to offer as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve in the world. It is an important issue to me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. It is also a shame to go to the grocery store knowing that food is being wasted and discarded. My hometown is Roxboro, a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. In spite of the fact that I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. As for next year, I plan to do an internship at Lowes in the gardening section or at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more. It would be a shame if I just stopped there. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. As a sustainability student, I would like to contribute what I have already learned to a university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to me, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. While researching sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. I was particularly interested in a few colleges. When I finally found colleges that offered my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors and concentrations on the program of study page dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. In addition, the prices of attending a university are very expensive, and receiving this scholarship will increase the probability of reaching my goal. Whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to use my voice to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I think I will succeed because I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. I will also have professors and other students that share my same passion for sustainability practices when attending college. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future has to offer as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve in the world. It is an important issue to me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. It is also a shame to go to the grocery store knowing that food is being wasted and discarded. My hometown is Roxboro, a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. In spite of the fact that I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. As for next year, I plan to do an internship at Lowes in the gardening section or at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more. It would be a shame if I just stopped there. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. As a sustainability student, I would like to contribute what I have already learned to a university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to me, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. While researching sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. I was particularly interested in a few colleges. When I finally found colleges that offered my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors and concentrations on the program of study page dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. In addition, the prices of attending a university are very expensive, and receiving this scholarship will increase the probability of reaching my goal. Whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I think I will succeed because I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. I will also have professors and other students that share my same passion for sustainability practices when attending college. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future has to offer as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve in the world. It is an important issue to me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. It is also a shame to go to the grocery store knowing that food is being wasted and discarded. My hometown is Roxboro, a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. In spite of the fact that I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. As for next year, I plan to do an internship at Lowes in the gardening section or at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more. It would be a shame if I just stopped there. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. As a sustainability student, I would like to contribute what I have already learned to a university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to me, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. While researching sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. I was particularly interested in a few colleges. When I finally found colleges that offered my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors and concentrations on the program of study page dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. In addition, the prices of attending a university are very expensive, and receiving this scholarship will increase the probability of reaching my goal. Whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I think I will succeed because I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. I will also have professors and other students that share my same passion for sustainability practices when attending a college. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future has to offer as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

Providing water and food security to humans and animals worldwide is the issue I hope to improve in the world. It is an important issue to me as the world has a lot of complexity and one solution will never work for everyone. I would rather be outside getting my hands dirty and facing challenges trying to make relationships between humans and the environment better for future generations. As I watch the news, I am curious to see how people around the globe are struggling to survive due to weather catastrophes that can destroy crops, resulting in food shortages. It is also a shame to go to the grocery store knowing that food is being wasted and discarded daily. My hometown is Roxboro, a small rural town in North Carolina. In my community and at my early college, resources are limited. In spite of the fact that I was a founding member and vice president of the agricultural club. When most of the school year is during the dormant growing season, running an agriculture club can be challenging. It is also the case when the growing season begins but school is about to end for the summer. The opportunity to learn about agriculture with the limited resources I had also taught me other traits such as leadership, teamwork, integrity, and responsibility. As for next year, I plan to do an internship at Lowes in the gardening section or at Rolling Hills, a plant nursery, to learn even more. It would be a shame if I just stopped there. After graduating from Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership. As a sustainability student, I would like to contribute what I have already learned to a university. To better tackle these challenging issues that are so important to me, I would like to expand my knowledge even further. While researching sustainability majors across North Carolina universities and colleges. I was particularly interested in a few colleges. When I finally found colleges that offered my major. I could hardly hold my excitement when I finally saw the vast amounts of majors and concentrations on the program of study page dedicated to agriculture or sustainability practices. In addition, the prices of attending a university are very expensive, and receiving this scholarship will increase the probability of reaching my goal. Whether it is sustainable agriculture or environmental studies. I want to build better relationships between the community and our environment. I think I will succeed because I want to have a greater understanding of where our food and other natural resources come from. I will also have professors and other students that share my same passion for sustainability practices when attending a college. As an inspiring individual, I am excited to see what the future has to offer as I am someone who wants to improve the world’s sustainable practices.

I lost my grandfather to cancer four years ago, however; I am glad that I will never forget the memories I have of him. Now, my grandfather was a soft-spoken, somewhat introverted individual. He had a huge amount of determination to work in the sheriff's department as a detective and a U.S. Marshall. Even though he was someone significant that still has an impact on my life, I sadly spent little time with him. He was a kind individual that showed his love through acts of kindness. Today, I offer help and give multiple hours of community service to other individuals. Which helps me remember the effect of kindness that he had on me. My dad and mom manage multiple days and long hours of work. I could not maintain many connections with them about plant life. So, I would often look up to my grandfather as another parent figure. I would often go into my grandfather's garden to explore and discuss with him the glamorous green growing ambulance of plants and trees that he had. He would also generously give me gardening books and plants when I visited. Sadly, time waits for no one. My family visited him multiple times in the hospital or at his sister's house to provide comfort the best we could. On September 30, 2018, he passed away. It seems like when a family member or friend is on their deathbed, the time you spent with them over the years went by so fast. You just wished that there could have been more time that you could have spent with them or more words that could have been said. Luckily, to this day, I know that life is like a garden; everything changes. Nothing is going to stay the same forever. I am glad I received and still have the generous gardening books my grandfather gave me. I wanted to have an associate's degree in horticulture, but Piedmont Community College did not have this degree. What was I going to do? My grandfather's determination has inspired me to be a founding member and a Vice President of the agriculture club at my early college. Remembering my grandfather's determination has also made me want to focus on going to a university. I want to get a bachelor's degree in environmental studies or sustainable agriculture. Just like how he rescued those people in the burning building in his community. I plan to go a step further in my future career and become a part of the sustainable industry to rescue several types of people worldwide who are struggling with water and food security. I plan to not only make the community, but the world a more sustainable place for future generations.

Integrity is very important to me as an early college student and it is something that I want to improve on daily. There are times when teachers, students, or family members asked for my assistance which needed my integrity. For example, some of my classmates were struggling in classes that I had taken previously. I would have to show them that I can have integrity when they had asked for my help. Or when I was the founding member and Vice President of the agriculture club. There were materials that I needed to bring. I had to come up with ideas on what the club members could do to fundraise money for the agriculture club. Integrity is also important, especially when I make mistakes that I have to own up to. I want to encourage and build relationships with others so they can trust me as an individual. Even though there are times when I disagree with another person on a certain topic, integrity must still be shown. As the saying goes “treat others the way you want to be treated”. I always want to be aware and empathize with other people's feelings and to be careful with the words that I chose to say because integrity does not just affect me but others as well.

I attended an early college and I wanted to have an associate degree in horticulture, but Piedmont Community College did not have this degree. What was I going to do? Luckily, I have done over 100 plus hours of service over the past 5 years for my school and the surrounding community. Whether it was participating in the agriculture club by working in the greenhouse or planting vegetables, and flowers in the raised bed to be donated to organizations. I also did a project called Long Walk to Water helping those in Africa by raising money so a new well can be built. Some other examples are working for two daycare centers caring for babies, planting flowers, and vegetables in hay barrels, taking out the trash, washing dishes, or cleaning windows. Service is important to me because I am meeting new people, helping them with their goals, and learning new ways to better myself in the real world. I also like to get involved in the community because not only do I get to learn about what it means to be a leader but along the way what it means to be a team player and work well with others to solve problems. However, it was challenging work because for the agriculture club only two people, just me and my friend Brady, raised enough money to get a raised bed and a greenhouse. When the raised bed was finished, I helped plant collard greens, lettuce, and pansies. When spring started to arrive, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, and beans. The challenging work was worth it since I received two awards for being a founding member and a Vice President of the agriculture club. When the vegetables were finished growing, they would be donated. I also learn lessons about teamwork, leadership, and community service. I have worked to influence change in my community by providing knowledge and spreading inspiration to other individuals on how to grow and maintain plants for a more sustainable environment. I will also continue to do this once I have completed my education. I love the fact that there is always an opportunity for improvement when challenging work pays off when I am participating in community service. Receiving this 500-dollar scholarship will also allow me to receive education from a different number of courses that I would not have been able to pay for.

I attended an early college in Roxboro, NC and I wanted to have an associate degree in horticulture, but Piedmont Community College did not have this degree. What was I going to do? Luckily, I have done over 100 plus hours of service over the past 5 years for my school and the surrounding community. Whether it was participating in the agriculture club by working in the greenhouse or planting vegetables, and flowers in the raised bed to be donated to organizations. I also did a project called Long Walk to Water helping those in Africa by raising money so a new well can be built. Some other examples are working for two daycare centers caring for babies, planting flowers, and vegetables in hay barrels, taking out the trash, washing dishes, or cleaning windows. Service is important to me because I am meeting new people, helping them with their goals, and learning new ways to better myself in the real world. I also like to get involved in the community because not only do I get to learn about what it means to be a leader but along the way what it means to be a team player and work well with others to solve problems. However, it was challenging work because for the agriculture club only two people, just me and my friend Brady, raised enough money to get a raised bed and a greenhouse. When the raised bed was finished, I helped plant collard greens, lettuce, and pansies. When spring started to arrive, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, and beans. The challenging work was worth it since I received two awards for being a founding member and a Vice President of the agriculture club. I also learn lessons about teamwork, leadership, and community service. I have worked to influence change in my community by providing knowledge and spreading inspiration to other individuals on how to grow and maintain plants for a more sustainable environment. Or just to lend a helping hand when service was needed. When the vegetables were finished growing, they would be donated. I love the fact that there is always an opportunity for improvement when challenging work pays off when participating in community service. Receiving this 500-dollar scholarship will also allow me to receive education from a different number of courses that I would not have been able to pay for and have a better chance of doing community service at a university.

I attended an early college and I wanted to have an associate degree in horticulture, but Piedmont Community College did not have this degree. What was I going to do? Luckily, in 2019 when I was just a sophomore, I received my answer. I was one of the first individuals to become a founding member of the agriculture club and the Vice President as well. It was extremely hard to start off. There were a limited number of people that joined; we had to discuss this with our principal, and Covid-19 was rising. However, the challenging work paid off because only two people, just me and my friend Brady, raised enough money to get a raised bed and a greenhouse. When the raised bed was finished, I helped plant collard greens, lettuce, and pansies. When spring started to arrive, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, and beans which would be donated. The challenging work was worth it since I received two awards for being a founding member and a Vice President of the agriculture club. I also learn lessons about teamwork, leadership, and community service. I would also do community service by planting flowers and vegetables for daycare centers. I love the fact that there is always an opportunity for improvement when challenging work pays off. I want to use this scholarship so I can have more opportunities to combat climate change. Receiving this scholarship will allow me to receive education from a different number of courses that I would not have been able to pay for. Agriculture is a topic that I want my career path to be dedicated to. There are cultivations of plants, animals, and soil. While there are many different practices in this field, they also share similarities because they influence each other. Agriculture is going through plenty of negative impacts, the main one is climate change, and it is getting worse as time goes on. Some examples are the depletion of soil, climate change, and the rising cost of food being produced. More people need to be thinking about these issues and producing innovative ideas to have a solution to make the world a more sustainable place. I want to be one of those individuals who will have the vision to provide knowledge and spread inspiration to other individuals to make the world more sustainable to combat climate change. Receiving this $1,000 scholarship will make this outcome a greater possibility.

I attended an early college and I wanted to have an associate degree in horticulture, but Piedmont Community College did not have this degree. What was I going to do? Luckily, in 2019 when I was just a sophomore, I received my answer. I was one of the first individuals to become a founding member of the agriculture club and the Vice President as well. It was extremely hard to start off. There were a limited number of people that joined; we had to discuss this with our principal, and Covid-19 was rising. However, the challenging work paid off because only two people, just me and my friend Brady, raised enough money to get a raised bed and a greenhouse. When the raised bed was finished, I helped plant collard greens, lettuce, and pansies. When spring started to arrive, I helped plant tomatoes, several types of herbs, marigolds, and beans which would be donated. The challenging work was worth it since I received two awards for being a founding member and a Vice President of the agriculture club. I also learn lessons about teamwork, leadership, and community service. I would also do community service by planting flowers and vegetables for daycare centers. I love the fact that there is always an opportunity for improvement when challenging work pays off. I want to use this scholarship so I can have more opportunities for the career path I want to pursue. Receiving this scholarship will allow me to receive education from a different number of courses that I would not have been able to pay for. Agriculture is a topic that I want my career path to be dedicated to. There are cultivations of plants, animals, and soil. While there are many different practices in this field, they also share similarities because they influence each other. Agriculture is going through plenty of negative impacts, and it is getting worse as time goes on. Some examples are the depletion of soil, climate change, and the rising cost of food being produced. More people need to be thinking about these issues and producing innovative ideas to have a solution to make the world a more sustainable place. I want to be one of those individuals who will have the vision to provide knowledge and spread inspiration to other individuals to make the world more sustainable. Receiving this $500 scholarship will make this outcome a greater possibility.