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Maryn Moreau

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Acting And Theater
  • Advocacy And Activism
  • Anatomy
  • Animals
  • Art
  • Babysitting And Childcare
  • Chemistry
  • Child Development
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Mental Health
  • Public Health
  • Health Sciences
  • Meditation and Mindfulness
  • Medicine
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Gymnastics
  • Reading
  • Research
  • Learning
  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Volunteering
  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Science
  • Social Sciences
  • Data Science
  • Physical Therapy
  • Pediatrics
  • Counseling And Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • American Sign Language (ASL)
  • Biology
  • Drawing And Illustration
  • Science
  • Human Rights
  • Dance
  • Genetics
  • Ethics
  • Hebrew
  • Global Health
  • Spanish
  • Mathematics
  • Math
  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Kinesiology
  • Studying

Reading

  • Academic
  • Health
  • Leadership
  • Psychology
  • Science‎
  • Social Issues
  • Social Science
  • True Story
  • Women's Fiction
  • Realistic Fiction
  • Humanities
  • History

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

I have had to work through a lot to get to where I am today. I am medically complex, and that has made school really hard. Going from school to doctor's appointments multiple times a week hasn't been easy, and takes time away from the life I want to be living. I also went to school with undiagnosed learning disabilities, until I got diagnosed when I was 16. I never thought I was smart, and 10-year-old me would be shocked that I am now doing amazing in school, love learning, and will be pre-med. There have been so many times when I wanted to give up, and not have to be strong anymore, but because I kept going, I am achieving my goals. For a while, my goal has been to work in a children's hospital and be a pediatric neurologist, that goal is becoming my reality because of my resilience. I will keep fighting and being resilient because my education is far from over. As I look ahead to college, I plan to go into the medical field and work with kids like me because I know how hard it can be. The doctors, nurses, and therapists who have listened to and believed me have changed my life. I want to be the supportive doctor who makes medical complexity less lonely for a family by helping them find answers and giving them hope when no one else has. No one should have to go through this alone. I don’t know what the future will bring, but I will never stop working hard towards my goals and fighting for what I believe. I was accepted early decision to Lewis & Clark College, and I am excited to continue my educational journey.

Education

Lewis & Clark College

Bachelor's degree program

2025 – 2029

Majors:
  • Psychology, General
Minors:
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
  • Neurobiology and Neurosciences

Pacific Crest Community School

High School

2021 – 2025

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Majors of interest:
Psychology, General, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions, Medicine, Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies, Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Research and Experimental Psychology, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General, Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education, Behavioral Sciences, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Desired degree modality:
In-Person, Full-Time
Medical school interest:
Yes

Career

  • OHSU UCEDD Summer Intern- Sexual Health and Disability (June 2024-August 2024)

    Hospital & Health Care · Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2024

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
Pediatric Neurologist with a focus in Rare Disease and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Work experience:
2 years
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship
I spent most of high school struggling with chronic illness, while still going to school in person full-time. After multiple surgeries and lots of different treatments, I am ready to go to college and not have to spend my time dealing with medical issues. I am no stranger to children's hospitals. I have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a connective tissue disorder that affects every system in my body and makes my joints loose and unstable. EDS has caused me to have many other conditions, which means I have at least three appointments a week with specialists to help manage all my symptoms. I am on a medical carousel that never stops turning. Being sick controls so much of my life, but I am committed to doing things that are important to me, even if it looks different now. One huge part of my life that I am unwilling to give up is my education. Gaining knowledge about the world fills me with joy; I like having answers to things that don’t make sense. Missing school has been one of the hardest parts of becoming sick. I love to think, research, ponder, and work hard. I am eager to continue learning about the world so that I can help others and provide care to those in need. I am enrolled at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, for the fall of 2025. Educationally, my goal is to go to college and major in psychology and double minor in neuroscience and health studies, on the pre-med track. After completing my undergraduate degree, I plan to pursue an M.D. and become a pediatric neurologist or a pediatric physical therapist. Regardless of the branch of medicine I go into, I plan to focus on developmental and neurological disabilities, specifically Autism Spectrum Disorder, along with rare diseases. I want to advocate for those who need it, I want to fight for the rights that we deserve, and I want medical professionals to have adequate training and tools to support people like me. I have a lot of life experiences that have pushed me to pursue a career in medicine. I want to be the supportive doctor who makes medical complexity less lonely for a family by helping them find answers and giving them hope when no one else has. No one should have to go through this alone. Being a hard worker is not something I take a break from, and college will be no exception. Over the past four years, I have persevered through things I never thought would happen to me, and I have consistently surprised myself with how strong I can be and how I can withstand a lot. The things I have experienced have taught me a lot about myself and the world. I have learned that even when it feels too hard, I can often still do it, and that will aid me in college. I am ready to learn about the world, and college provides that opportunity.
KC MedBridge Scholarship
If chosen as one of the scholarship recipients, I will use the funds to support my undergraduate education. I am enrolled at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, for the fall of 2025. The funds would be used directly to help pay for my tuition, which would greatly impact me and my family. College is not cheap, and I would be endlessly grateful to receive one of the scholarships to help me have a successful college experience. I spent most of high school struggling with chronic illness, while still going to school in person full-time. After multiple surgeries and lots of different treatments, I am ready to go to college and not have to spend my time dealing with medical issues. I am eager to continue learning about the world so that I can help others and provide care to those in need. Being a hard worker is not something I take a break from, and college will be no exception. I have learned that even when it feels too hard, I can often still do it, and that will aid me in college. The things I have experienced have taught me a lot about myself and the world. I feel very prepared for college and the challenges that will come because of what I have faced. I have big goals for myself, and college is a big step, and it will help me get to my goals.
Maryn Moreau Student Profile | Bold.org