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Lukas Kennedy

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Spanish
  • Foreign Languages
  • Writing
  • Songwriting
  • Poetry
  • Baking
  • Cooking
  • Food And Eating
  • Sociology
  • Philosophy
  • Travel And Tourism
  • Soccer
  • Baseball

Reading

  • Fantasy
  • Adult Fiction
  • Young Adult
  • Women's Fiction
  • Family
  • Science Fiction
  • Mystery

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

Hi, my name is Lukas Kennedy. I am a writer and entrepreneur from nyc. Writing is the creative outlet that sets my imagination free. It’s exciting to dream up new realms based on the world that we all know and love. Young Adult Fantasy fiction was probably my first taste of magic growing up. I still remember the feverish excitement with which I read those books. I am also into entrepreneurship. My love of entrepreneurship comes from the innate ambition that I hold at my core. From talking to strangers on the train, to performing at my high school’s open-mic night, I am always challenging myself in new and more difficult ways. This same ambition that led me into entrepreneurship led me to take my Spanish from mediocre to fluent in a single year. I put in 18 hours every week listening and reading Spanish (936 hours!), achieved fluency by the end of the year, and received a scholarship to travel to the Yucatán peninsula in México! My stay in Yucatán was so impactful, because I connected with and learned from so many new people. It has become my passion to connect with people ever since. Writing brings out my emotional side, which is the same side I use to connect with others. Entrepreneurship means taking risks and accepting failure; both inherent to talking with strangers. All of my passions I can trace back to my love of people. In 8 months I will pursue my bachelors in creative writing and finance at Brown University! To fully zone in on my talents and cultivate them, it would help greatly to not have to worry about my student debt. Thank you!

Education

Saint Anns School

High School

2016 – 2022

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Majors of interest:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Finance and Financial Management Services, Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Sociology and Anthropology, Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General, Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Dumpling Side Hustle Owner

    Food & Beverages · Dumpling Side Hustle

    Jan 2021 – Present

  • Social Media Designer

    Political Organization · Senator Robert Jackson, District 31 Office

    Jan 2019 – Jan 2019

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Writing and Editing
Dream career goals:
I want to write luxurious novels
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
Bold Simple Pleasures Scholarship
Sometimes joy fills me up like helium in a balloon and I swell with good vibes. I feel waves of joy after a hard-fought soccer game: I’ll smile as I bathe in a relaxation that seems to last a lifetime. I feel joy when eating rice and refried beans, their warm and savory softness and crunch, like sweet and sour. I feel joy on road trips: Headlights dancing through the night, Country Roads sounding from above, sleeping with the heat of the sun on my forehead. Joy is finally understanding all the underlying meanings of a Spanish rap song after a year of practice and dedication to the language. Joy is putting pencil to paper and writing a world of magic. Joy is every night-time walk I’ve ever had. Joy is syrup and chocolate chip pancakes on Sunday morning, letting the sugar and bread coax me into a lazy relaxation. Joy is being with family in Philadelphia on Christmas eve, and breakfast on Christmas day, knowing that I’ll remember the moment for years to come. Joy is giving my Mom a long hug. Joy is soothing and relaxing, joy is warmth, joy is beautiful.
Bold Listening Scholarship
Hi, my name is Lukas Kennedy. As a student in NYC, I take the train multiple times per day. On the train, whether through earbuds or the phone, everybody is plugged into technology. Instead of talking with each other, we talk with people that we cannot see, smell, or hear. In environments like these all across the world, communication is so vital. Without it, I don’t think we can be whole. I have taken it upon myself to start conversations with strangers as much as I can. The goal is connection and, for me, active listening is the most powerful way to connect with others. During my commutes to school, I converse with all different types of people. I listen to the homeless frequently; men and women who are looking for people to speak to and connect with. Men and women who are so desperately alone that by talking with them, even for a minute, I brighten their day. We all crave connection, but without listening to others, real connection can’t take place. My biggest takeaway from my conversations with strangers is the power that listening holds. When I engage in conversation with someone, I invest my entire being into understanding them. I bring out their warmth and joy and, in turn, I receive it right back. Listening to others deeply is the most powerful way to invite deep connections in our world, which can sometimes feel superficial. I want to raise awareness about the power of listening. To this end, I continue to talk to strangers and friends alike. I foster connections and relationships and encourage others to do the same. People need to know: It takes a conversation.
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