My name is Matthew Coachman and I am a senior at Oceanside Highschool accepted to Humboldt State University this year. I am majoring in Wildlife management for my bachelor's degree. I have always been passionate about animals and science since I was a little kid collecting bugs and rolling around in the grass. Now I have gained the most amount of experience possible for my age. First I went and found my local animal welfare league. Here I began to volunteer to work with dogs and cats for the first time. This was a life-changing experience for me seeing others who loved dogs and cats as much as me. I stayed here for a little over five months before I found a way to get paid for my passion. I began working as a dog bather and groomer part-time at sixteen years old to learn more about dogs. I then turned seventeen my current age and began working at a doggy daycare center. Here I learned to control groups of up to sixty dogs at a time alone. I then went on to work at an animal border my current occupation. My duties for this job include learning dog behavior and working with cats, birds, guinea pigs, and even fish and lizards. Now alongside the animal border and school I volunteer with the local Fish and wildlife association to volunteer into my faint free time, I still have left. So this is why I Matthew Coachman am qualified for this STEM Scholarship.

It all began when my heart was devastated by the horror of our reality. I released a ghastly scream to be heard for miles. The year was twenty seventeen and my twelve-year-old self had just been scarred for life. My mother came running to stop me from drowning in a pool of my tears. When she too was shocked to find out that a member of our family Fitz our dog had been stolen. All that was left at the scene of the crime was a collar and boot prints. We rushed to inform the police but there was nothing they could do. This was the day that it all changed for me. Even at such a young age, I knew how much animals meant to me. Fitz was the loving brother that I had always longed for. This void floating inside of me went on for years. That was up until I heard about volunteering at the Royal Animal Refuge. They were a small animal shelter that cared for not only dogs but other lost creatures, bunnies, guinea pigs, and even me. It started as me coming in after class once a week to almost every day. I told myself that I was doing it for the animals but it was really for me. Because I needed the animals as much as they did me. When I was with them I felt at peace. It was almost as if all the worries I had in the world would drift away and I was a twelve-year-old boy again. I had not felt this happy in years and that's when I realized I wanted to do this for the rest of my life. As the months went by I started to look for a job while I continued to volunteer. This is when I came across Splash and Dash my current job. It was like nothing I had ever seen before there were others like me. People who loved animals with their entire hearts and we got to work as dog bathers and groomers. I had not felt pure ecstasy like this since I first began volunteering. Waking up every morning and going to work felt almost like a dream. Playing with animals while being paid what could be better? While at work one day one of the other groomers asked me what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. This was something I did not have the answer to at the time so I began researching animal careers. Because I knew I was my happiest and best self when I got to be with them. It was not long until I stumbled upon field biology. I watched countless youtube videos and documentaries on it in fascination. It was as if I could hear it calling out to me from afar. I could work outside and be surrounded by my true love for animals. So I began searching for colleges because I need a degree in animal science to be qualified for the position. I finally found the college that is right for me, Humboldt University. The only thing that stands in my way is the financial aspect of attending. However, if you have ever been in love then you know how I feel about becoming a field biologist. So in the end I am asking you to take a chance on me. I know you can do so confidently because I would trust no one more than myself to advocate for the animals.

It all began when my heart was devastated by the horror of our reality. I released a ghastly scream to be heard for miles. The year was twenty seventeen and my twelve-year-old self had just been scarred for life. My mother came running to stop me from drowning in a pool of my tears. When she too was shocked to find out that a member of our family Fitz our dog had been stolen. All that was left at the scene of the crime was a collar and boot prints. We rushed to inform the police but there was nothing they could do. This was the day that it all changed for me. Even at such a young age, I knew how much animals meant to me. Fitz was the loving brother that I had always longed for. This void floating inside of me went on for years. That was up until I heard about volunteering at the Royal Animal Refuge. They were a small animal shelter that cared for not only dogs but other lost creatures, bunnies, guinea pigs, and even me. It started as me coming in after class once a week to almost every day. I told myself that I was doing it for the animals but it was really for me. Because I needed the animals as much as they did me. When I was with them I felt at peace. It was almost as if all the worries I had in the world would drift away and I was a twelve-year-old boy again. I had not felt this happy in years and that's when I realized I wanted to do this for the rest of my life. As the months went by I started to look for a job while I continued to volunteer. This is when I came across Splash and Dash my current job. It was like nothing I had ever seen before there were others like me. People who loved animals with their entire hearts and we got to work as dog bathers and groomers. I had not felt pure ecstasy like this since I first began volunteering. Waking up every morning and going to work felt almost like a dream. Playing with animals while being paid what could be better? While at work one day one of the other groomers asked me what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. This was something I did not have the answer to at the time so I began researching animal careers. Because I knew I was my happiest and best self when I got to be with them. It was not long until I stumbled upon field biology. I watched countless youtube videos and documentaries on it in fascination. It was as if I could hear it calling out to me from afar. I could work outside and be surrounded by my true love for animals. So I began searching for colleges because I need a degree in animal science to be qualified for the position. I finally found the college that is right for me, Humboldt University. The only thing that stands in my way is the financial aspect of attending. However, if you have ever been in love then you know how I feel about becoming a field biologist. So in the end I am asking you to take a chance on me. I know you can do so confidently because I would trust no one more than myself to advocate for the animals.

It all began when my heart was devastated by the horror of our reality. I released a ghastly scream to be heard for miles. The year was twenty seventeen and my twelve-year-old self had just been scarred for life. My mother came running to stop me from drowning in a pool of my tears. When she too was shocked to find out that a member of our family Fitz our dog had been stolen. All that was left at the scene of the crime was a collar and boot prints. We rushed to inform the police but there was nothing they could do. This was the day that it all changed for me. Even at such a young age, I knew how much animals meant to me. Fitz was the loving brother that I had always longed for. This void floating inside of me went on for years. That was up until I heard about volunteering at the Royal Animal Refuge. They were a small animal shelter that cared for not only dogs but other lost creatures, bunnies, guinea pigs, and even me. It started as me coming in after class once a week to almost every day. I told myself that I was doing it for the animals but it was really for me. Because I needed the animals as much as they did me. When I was with them I felt at peace. It was almost as if all the worries I had in the world would drift away and I was a twelve-year-old boy again. I had not felt this happy in years and that's when I realized I wanted to do this for the rest of my life. As the months went by I started to look for a job while I continued to volunteer. This is when I came across Splash and Dash my current job. It was like nothing I had ever seen before there were others like me. People who loved animals with their entire hearts and we got to work as dog bathers and groomers. I had not felt pure ecstasy like this since I first began volunteering. Waking up every morning and going to work felt almost like a dream. Playing with animals while being paid what could be better? While at work one day one of the other groomers asked me what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. This was something I did not have the answer to at the time so I began researching animal careers. Because I knew I was my happiest and best self when I got to be with them. It was not long until I stumbled upon field biology. I watched countless youtube videos and documentaries on it in fascination. It was as if I could hear it calling out to me from afar. I could work outside and be surrounded by my true love for animals. So I began searching for colleges because I need a degree in animal science to be qualified for the position. I finally found the college that is right for me, Humboldt University. The only thing that stands in my way is the financial aspect of attending. However, if you have ever been in love then you know how I feel about becoming a field biologist. So in the end I am asking you to take a chance on me. I know you can do so confidently because I would trust no one more than myself to advocate for the animals.

It all began when my heart was devastated by the horror of our reality. I released a ghastly scream to be heard for miles. The year was twenty seventeen and my twelve-year-old self had just been scarred for life. My mother came running to stop me from drowning in a pool of my tears. When she too was shocked to find out that a member of our family Fitz our dog had been stolen. All that was left at the scene of the crime was a collar and boot prints. We rushed to inform the police but there was nothing they could do. This was the day that it all changed for me. Even at such a young age, I knew how much animals meant to me. Fitz was the loving brother that I had always longed for. This void floating inside of me went on for years. That was up until I heard about volunteering at the Royal Animal Refuge. They were a small animal shelter that cared for not only dogs but other lost creatures, bunnies, guinea pigs, and even me. It started as me coming in after class once a week to almost every day. I told myself that I was doing it for the animals but it was really for me. Because I needed the animals as much as they did me. When I was with them I felt at peace. It was almost as if all the worries I had in the world would drift away and I was a twelve-year-old boy again. I had not felt this happy in years and that's when I realized I wanted to do this for the rest of my life. As the months went by I started to look for a job while I continued to volunteer. This is when I came across Splash and Dash my current job. It was like nothing I had ever seen before there were others like me. People who loved animals with their entire hearts and we got to work as dog bathers and groomers. I had not felt pure ecstasy like this since I first began volunteering. Waking up every morning and going to work felt almost like a dream. Playing with animals while being paid what could be better? While at work one day one of the other groomers asked me what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. This was something I did not have the answer to at the time so I began researching animal careers. Because I knew I was my happiest and best self when I got to be with them. It was not long until I stumbled upon field biology. I watched countless youtube videos and documentaries on it in fascination. It was as if I could hear it calling out to me from afar. I could work outside and be surrounded by my true love for animals. So I began searching for colleges because I need a degree in animal science to be qualified for the position. I finally found the college that is right for me, Humboldt University. The only thing that stands in my way is the financial aspect of attending. However, if you have ever been in love then you know how I feel about becoming a field biologist. So in the end I am asking you to take a chance on me. I know you can do so confidently because I would trust no one more than myself to advocate for the animals.

My name is Matthew Coachman and I am a senior at Oceanside Highschool accepted to Humboldt State University this year. I am majoring in Wildlife management for my bachelor's degree. I have always been passionate about animals and science since I was a little kid collecting bugs and rolling around in the grass. Now I have gained the most amount of experience possible for my age. First I went and found my local animal welfare league. Here I began to volunteer to work with dogs and cats for the first time. This was a life-changing experience for me seeing others who loved dogs and cats as much as me. I stayed here for a little over five months before I found a way to get paid for my passion. I began working as a dog bather and groomer part-time at sixteen years old to learn more about dogs. I then turned seventeen my current age and began working at a doggy daycare center. Here I learned to control groups of up to sixty dogs at a time alone. I then went on to work at an animal border my current occupation. My duties for this job include learning dog behavior and working with cats, birds, guinea pigs, and even fish and lizards. Now alongside the animal border and school I volunteer with the local Fish and wildlife association to volunteer into my faint free time, I still have left. So this is why I Matthew Coachman am qualified for this STEM Scholarship.

It all began when my heart was devastated by the horror of our reality. I released a ghastly scream to be heard for miles. The year was twenty seventeen and my twelve-year-old self had just been scarred for life. My mother came running to stop me from drowning in a pool of my tears. When she too was shocked to find out that a member of our family Fitz our dog had been stolen. All that was left at the scene of the crime was a collar and boot prints. We rushed to inform the police but there was nothing they could do. This was the day that it all changed for me. Even at such a young age, I knew how much animals meant to me. Fitz was the loving brother that I had always longed for. This void floating inside of me went on for years. That was up until I heard about volunteering at the Royal Animal Refuge. They were a small animal shelter that cared for not only dogs but other lost creatures, bunnies, guinea pigs, and even me. It started as me coming in after class once a week to almost every day. I told myself that I was doing it for the animals but it was really for me. Because I needed the animals as much as they did me. When I was with them I felt at peace. It was almost as if all the worries I had in the world would drift away and I was a twelve-year-old boy again. I had not felt this happy in years and that's when I realized I wanted to do this for the rest of my life. As the months went by I started to look for a job while I continued to volunteer. This is when I came across Splash and Dash my current job. It was like nothing I had ever seen before there were others like me. People who loved animals with their entire hearts and we got to work as dog bathers and groomers. I had not felt pure ecstasy like this since I first began volunteering. Waking up every morning and going to work felt almost like a dream. Playing with animals while being paid what could be better? While at work one day one of the other groomers asked me what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. This was something I did not have the answer to at the time so I began researching animal careers. Because I knew I was my happiest and best self when I got to be with them. It was not long until I stumbled upon field biology. I watched countless youtube videos and documentaries on it in fascination. It was as if I could hear it calling out to me from afar. I could work outside and be surrounded by my true love for animals. So I began searching for colleges because I need a degree in animal science to be qualified for the position. I finally found the college that is right for me, Humboldt University. The only thing that stands in my way is the financial aspect of attending. However, if you have ever been in love then you know how I feel about becoming a field biologist. So in the end I am asking you to take a chance on me. I know you can do so confidently because I would trust no one more than myself to advocate for the animals.

It all began when my heart was devastated by the horror of our reality. I released a ghastly scream to be heard for miles. The year was twenty seventeen and my twelve-year-old self had just been scarred for life. My mother came running to stop me from drowning in a pool of my tears. When she too was shocked to find out that a member of our family Fitz our dog had been stolen. All that was left at the scene of the crime was a collar and boot prints. We rushed to inform the police but there was nothing they could do. This was the day that it all changed for me. Even at such a young age, I knew how much animals meant to me. Fitz was the loving brother that I had always longed for. This void floating inside of me went on for years. That was up until I heard about volunteering at the Royal Animal Refuge. They were a small animal shelter that cared for not only dogs but other lost creatures, bunnies, guinea pigs, and even me. It started as me coming in after class once a week to almost every day. I told myself that I was doing it for the animals but it was really for me. Because I needed the animals as much as they did me. When I was with them I felt at peace. It was almost as if all the worries I had in the world would drift away and I was a twelve-year-old boy again. I had not felt this happy in years and that's when I realized I wanted to do this for the rest of my life. As the months went by I started to look for a job while I continued to volunteer. This is when I came across Splash and Dash my current job. It was like nothing I had ever seen before there were others like me. People who loved animals with their entire hearts and we got to work as dog bathers and groomers. I had not felt pure ecstasy like this since I first began volunteering. Waking up every morning and going to work felt almost like a dream. Playing with animals while being paid what could be better? While at work one day one of the other groomers asked me what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. This was something I did not have the answer to at the time so I began researching animal careers. Because I knew I was my happiest and best self when I got to be with them. It was not long until I stumbled upon field biology. I watched countless youtube videos and documentaries on it in fascination. It was as if I could hear it calling out to me from afar. I could work outside and be surrounded by my true love for animals. So I began searching for colleges because I need a degree in animal science to be qualified for the position. I finally found the college that is right for me, Humboldt University. The only thing that stands in my way is the financial aspect of attending. However, if you have ever been in love then you know how I feel about becoming a field biologist. So in the end I am asking you to take a chance on me. I know you can do so confidently because I would trust no one more than myself to advocate for the animals.

No role models by J.Cole stand out as my favorite song. I say this because growing up I never had someone black in the science field to look up to. All the other kids had pictures of Ronaldo, Lebron or Messi on their walls. While all I wanted was a role model that looked like me. Something to believe in proof that I could be great. So this is why No role Models stand out to me so much. Because I never want to see another kid go through this. I want to be the role model for all children of what people who look like me can achieve. So I will use this gracious donation to help begin my studies in wildlife conservation. I plan to not only help save our earth but impact the minds of the children who will live in it. Finally thank you for the chance of even considering me for something like this.

It all began when my heart was devastated by the horror of our reality. I released a ghastly scream to be heard for miles. The year was twenty seventeen and my twelve-year-old self had just been scarred for life. My mother came running to stop me from drowning in a pool of my tears. When she too was shocked to find out that a member of our family Fitz our dog had been stolen. All that was left at the scene of the crime was a collar and boot prints. We rushed to inform the police but there was nothing they could do. This was the day that it all changed for me. Even at such a young age, I knew how much animals meant to me. Fitz was the loving brother that I had always longed for. This void floating inside of me went on for years. That was up until I heard about volunteering at the Royal Animal Refuge. They were a small animal shelter that cared for not only dogs but other lost creatures, bunnies, guinea pigs, and even me. It started as me coming in after class once a week to almost every day. I told myself that I was doing it for the animals but it was really for me. Because I needed the animals as much as they did me. When I was with them I felt at peace. It was almost as if all the worries I had in the world would drift away and I was a twelve-year-old boy again. I had not felt this happy in years and that's when I realized I wanted to do this for the rest of my life. As the months went by I started to look for a job while I continued to volunteer. This is when I came across Splash and Dash my current job. It was like nothing I had ever seen before there were others like me. People who loved animals with their entire hearts and we got to work as dog bathers and groomers. I had not felt pure ecstasy like this since I first began volunteering. Waking up every morning and going to work felt almost like a dream. Playing with animals while being paid what could be better. While at work one day one of the other groomers asked me what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. This was something I did not have the answer to at the time so I began researching animal careers. Because I knew I was my happiest and best self when I got to be with them. It was not long until I stumbled upon field biology. I watched countless youtube videos and documentaries on it in fascination. It was as if I could hear it calling out to me from afar. I could work outside and be surrounded by my true love animals. So I began searching for colleges because I need a degree in animal science to be qualified for the position. I finally found the college that is right for me, California State University-Dominguez Hills. The only thing that stands in my way is the financial aspect of attending. However, if you have ever been in love then you know how I feel about becoming a field biologist. So in the end I am asking you to take a chance on me. I know you can do so confidently because I would trust no one more than myself to advocate for the animals.

It all began when my heart was devastated by the horror of our reality. I released a ghastly scream to be heard for miles. The year was twenty seventeen and my twelve-year-old self had just been scarred for life. My mother came running to stop me from drowning in a pool of my tears. When she too was shocked to find out that a member of our family Fitz our dog had been stolen. All that was left at the scene of the crime was a collar and boot prints. We rushed to inform the police but there was nothing they could do. This was the day that it all changed for me. Even at such a young age, I knew how much animals meant to me. Fitz was the loving brother that I had always longed for. This void floating inside of me went on for years. That was up until I heard about volunteering at the Royal Animal Refuge. They were a small animal shelter that cared for not only dogs but other lost creatures, bunnies, guinea pigs, and even me. It started as me coming in after class once a week to almost every day. I told myself that I was doing it for the animals but it was really for me. Because I needed the animals as much as they did me. When I was with them I felt at peace. It was almost as if all the worries I had in the world would drift away and I was a twelve-year-old boy again. I had not felt this happy in years and that's when I realized I wanted to do this for the rest of my life. As the months went by I started to look for a job while I continued to volunteer. This is when I came across Splash and Dash my current job. It was like nothing I had ever seen before there were others like me. People who loved animals with their entire hearts and we got to work as dog bathers and groomers. I had not felt pure ecstasy like this since I first began volunteering. Waking up every morning and going to work felt almost like a dream. Playing with animals while being paid what could be better. While at work one day one of the other groomers asked me what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. This was something I did not have the answer to at the time so I began researching animal careers. Because I knew I was my happiest and best self when I got to be with them. It was not long until I stumbled upon field biology. I watched countless youtube videos and documentaries on it in fascination. It was as if I could hear it calling out to me from afar. I could work outside and be surrounded by my true love animals. So I began searching for colleges because I need a degree in animal science to be qualified for the position. I finally found the college that is right for me, California State University-Dominguez Hills. The only thing that stands in my way is the financial aspect of attending. However, if you have ever been in love then you know how I feel about becoming a field biologist. So in the end I am asking you to take a chance on me. I know you can do so confidently because I would trust no one more than myself to advocate for the animals.

It all began when my heart was devastated by the horror of our reality. I released a ghastly scream to be heard for miles. The year was twenty seventeen and my twelve-year-old self had just been scarred for life. My mother came running to stop me from drowning in a pool of my tears. When she too was shocked to find out that a member of our family Fitz our dog had been stolen. All that was left at the scene of the crime was a collar and boot prints. We rushed to inform the police but there was nothing they could do. This was the day that it all changed for me. Even at such a young age, I knew how much animals meant to me. Fitz was the loving brother that I had always longed for. This void floating inside of me went on for years. That was up until I heard about volunteering at the Royal Animal Refuge. They were a small animal shelter that cared for not only dogs but other lost creatures, bunnies, guinea pigs, and even me. It started as me coming in after class once a week to almost every day. I told myself that I was doing it for the animals but it was really for me. Because I needed the animals as much as they did me. When I was with them I felt at peace. It was almost as if all the worries I had in the world would drift away and I was a twelve-year-old boy again. I had not felt this happy in years and that's when I realized I wanted to do this for the rest of my life. As the months went by I started to look for a job while I continued to volunteer. This is when I came across Splash and Dash my current job. It was like nothing I had ever seen before there were others like me. People who loved animals with their entire hearts and we got to work as dog bathers and groomers. I had not felt pure ecstasy like this since I first began volunteering. Waking up every morning and going to work felt almost like a dream. Playing with animals while being paid what could be better. While at work one day one of the other groomers asked me what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. This was something I did not have the answer to at the time so I began researching animal careers. Because I knew I was my happiest and best self when I got to be with them. It was not long until I stumbled upon field biology. I watched countless youtube videos and documentaries on it in fascination. It was as if I could hear it calling out to me from afar. I could work outside and be surrounded by my true love animals. So I began searching for colleges because I need a degree in animal science to be qualified for the position. I finally found the college that is right for me, California State University-Dominguez Hills. The only thing that stands in my way is the financial aspect of attending. However, if you have ever been in love then you know how I feel about becoming a field biologist. So in the end I am asking you to take a chance on me. I know you can do so confidently because I would trust no one more than myself to advocate for the animals.

It all began when my heart was devastated by the horror of our reality. I released a ghastly scream to be heard for miles. The year was twenty seventeen and my twelve-year-old self had just been scarred for life. My mother came running to stop me from drowning in a pool of my tears. When she too was shocked to find out that a member of our family Fitz our dog had been stolen. All that was left at the scene of the crime was a collar and boot prints. We rushed to inform the police but there was nothing they could do. This was the day that it all changed for me. Even at such a young age, I knew how much animals meant to me. Fitz was the loving brother that I had always longed for. This void floating inside of me went on for years. That was up until I heard about volunteering at the Royal Animal Refuge. They were a small animal shelter that cared for not only dogs but other lost creatures, bunnies, guinea pigs, and even me. It started as me coming in after class once a week to almost every day. I told myself that I was doing it for the animals but it was really for me. Because I needed the animals as much as they did me. When I was with them I felt at peace. It was almost as if all the worries I had in the world would drift away and I was a twelve-year-old boy again. I had not felt this happy in years and that's when I realized I wanted to do this for the rest of my life. As the months went by I started to look for a job while I continued to volunteer. This is when I came across Splash and Dash my current job. It was like nothing I had ever seen before there were others like me. People who loved animals with their entire hearts and we got to work as dog bathers and groomers. I had not felt pure ecstasy like this since I first began volunteering. Waking up every morning and going to work felt almost like a dream. Playing with animals while being paid what could be better. While at work one day one of the other groomers asked me what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. This was something I did not have the answer to at the time so I began researching animal careers. Because I knew I was my happiest and best self when I got to be with them. It was not long until I stumbled upon field biology. I watched countless youtube videos and documentaries on it in fascination. It was as if I could hear it calling out to me from afar. I could work outside and be surrounded by my true love animals. So I began searching for colleges because I need a degree in animal science to be qualified for the position. I finally found the college that is right for me, California State University-Dominguez Hills. The only thing that stands in my way is the financial aspect of attending. However, if you have ever been in love then you know how I feel about becoming a field biologist. So in the end I am asking you to take a chance on me. I know you can do so confidently because I would trust no one more than myself to advocate for the animals.

It all began when my heart was devastated by the horror of our reality. I released a ghastly scream to be heard for miles. The year was twenty seventeen and my twelve-year-old self had just been scarred for life. My mother came running to stop me from drowning in a pool of my tears. When she too was shocked to find out that a member of our family Fitz our dog had been stolen. All that was left at the scene of the crime was a collar and boot prints. We rushed to inform the police but there was nothing they could do. This was the day that it all changed for me. Even at such a young age, I knew how much animals meant to me. Fitz was the loving brother that I had always longed for. This void floating inside of me went on for years. That was up until I heard about volunteering at the Royal Animal Refuge. They were a small animal shelter that cared for not only dogs but other lost creatures, bunnies, guinea pigs, and even me. It started as me coming in after class once a week to almost every day. I told myself that I was doing it for the animals but it was really for me. Because I needed the animals as much as they did me. When I was with them I felt at peace. It was almost as if all the worries I had in the world would drift away and I was a twelve-year-old boy again. I had not felt this happy in years and that's when I realized I wanted to do this for the rest of my life. As the months went by I started to look for a job while I continued to volunteer. This is when I came across Splash and Dash my current job. It was like nothing I had ever seen before there were others like me. People who loved animals with their entire hearts and we got to work as dog bathers and groomers. I had not felt pure ecstasy like this since I first began volunteering. Waking up every morning and going to work felt almost like a dream. Playing with animals while being paid what could be better. While at work one day one of the other groomers asked me what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. This was something I did not have the answer to at the time so I began researching animal careers. Because I knew I was my happiest and best self when I got to be with them. It was not long until I stumbled upon field biology. I watched countless youtube videos and documentaries on it in fascination. It was as if I could hear it calling out to me from afar. I could work outside and be surrounded by my true love animals. So I began searching for colleges because I need a degree in animal science to be qualified for the position. I finally found the college that is right for me, California State University-Dominguez Hills. The only thing that stands in my way is the financial aspect of attending. However, if you have ever been in love then you know how I feel about becoming a field biologist. So in the end I am asking you to take a chance on me. I know you can do so confidently because I would trust no one more than myself to advocate for the animals.

My favorite scientific discovery is that wolves could be domesticated into dogs over many years. I have always had a love for our four-legged friends we now call dogs. Science shows I am not the only one either. Scientists do not have a concrete date however, dogs have been domesticated for over twenty thousand years. This is why I would love to celebrate this scientific discovery. Because from this point on dogs have been a huge part of our lives. Dogs now work as more than the protection they also help the blind. You can also be saved by dogs if you are ever in an avalanche. Even if you suffer from emotional support issues there are dogs trained to help you feel at ease. These are just a few of the careers that our hairy friends do for no pay. If this was not enough for you over sixty-nine million people in the United States alone have dogs. That is roughly thirty-eight of our population which shows how important they are to us. This is why the domestication of wolves into dogs is my favorite scientific discovery.

It all began when my heart was devastated by the horror of our reality. I released a ghastly scream to be heard for miles. The year was twenty seventeen and my twelve-year-old self had just been scarred for life. My mother came running to stop me from drowning in a pool of my tears. When she too was shocked to find out that a member of our family Fitz our dog had been stolen. All that was left at the scene of the crime was a collar and boot prints. We rushed to inform the police but there was nothing they could do. This was the day that it all changed for me. Even at such a young age, I knew how much animals meant to me. Fitz was the loving brother that I had always longed for. This void floating inside of me went on for years. That was up until I heard about volunteering at the Royal Animal Refuge. They were a small animal shelter that cared for not only dogs but other lost creatures, bunnies, guinea pigs, and even me. It started as me coming in after class once a week to almost every day. I told myself that I was doing it for the animals but it was really for me. Because I needed the animals as much as they did me. When I was with them I felt at peace. It was almost as if all the worries I had in the world would drift away and I was a twelve-year-old boy again. I had not felt this happy in years and that's when I realized I wanted to do this for the rest of my life. As the months went by I started to look for a job while I continued to volunteer. This is when I came across Splash and Dash my current job. It was like nothing I had ever seen before there were others like me. People who loved animals with their entire hearts and we got to work as dog bathers and groomers. I had not felt pure ecstasy like this since I first began volunteering. Waking up every morning and going to work felt almost like a dream. Playing with animals while being paid what could be better. While at work one day one of the other groomers asked me what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. This was something I did not have the answer to at the time so I began researching animal careers. Because I knew I was my happiest and best self when I got to be with them. It was not long until I stumbled upon field biology. I watched countless youtube videos and documentaries on it in fascination. It was as if I could hear it calling out to me from afar. I could work outside and be surrounded by my true love animals. So I began searching for colleges because I need a degree in animal science to be qualified for the position. I finally found the college that is right for me, California State University-Dominguez Hills. The only thing that stands in my way is the financial aspect of attending. However, if you have ever been in love then you know how I feel about becoming a field biologist. So in the end I am asking you to take a chance on me. I know you can do so confidently because I would trust no one more than myself to advocate for the animals.