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Melissa Hernandez

Bio

Hi, I'm Melissa Hernandez, a current high school student at Colegio Marista of Guaynabo in Puerto Rico. My passion for becoming a doctor is my driving force, serving as my life's purpose and continual motivation. This determination fuels my readiness to seize any opportunity to make a difference. I aspire to major in Chemistry, as it is the science branch I find most captivating, and pursue a medical career. Although I'm still uncertain, I hope to undertake an MD-PhD program. In addition to my dedication to science, I'm deeply immersed in the world of dance. My journey began at a young age, and at the age of 8, I took a profound leap into dance. Starting with Urban dance, I later ventured into ballet, modern dance, and contemporary styles. My ultimate aspiration is to join a professional dance company in the future. I hope both of my dreams will become a reality, and I am committed to working tirelessly to overcome any financial obstacles. I firmly believe I am a prime candidate for scholarships, given my outstanding academic achievements, consistently maintained GPA, passion for my community, and unwavering motivation. Thank you for considering me!

Education

Colegio Marista de Guaynabo

High School
2009 - 2024

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Majors of interest:

    • Chemistry
    • Dance
    • Education, General
  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Medicine

    • Dream career goals:

    • Dance teacher

      School for the Performing Arts
      2023 – Present3 years

    Sports

    Dancing

    Intramural
    2013 – Present13 years

    Research

    • Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

      Colegio Marista de Guaynabo — Researcher
      2020 – 2020
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

      American Chemical Society (ACS) and University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras — Student Researcher
      2023 – 2023

    Arts

    • Theatre Club

      Theatre
      2022 – 2023
    • Club Pro-arte

      Painting
      2021 – 2022
    • School for the Performing Arts

      Dance
      Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (2018), Hip Hop Nutcracker (2022)
      2018 – 2022
    • Dramadanza

      Dance
      Festival de Movimiento (Since 2019), Carmen (2023)
      2019 – Present
    • United We Dance International

      Dance
      United We Dance Int. Puerto Rico Workshop
      2023 – 2023
    • School for the Performing Arts and Coqui Charities

      Dance
      Bailar al Sol
      2019 – 2019

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      French Club — Member
      2021 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      REMAR — Member
      2023 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Club Happy Helpers — Member
      2023 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Science National Honor Society — Member
      2023 – Present
    • Volunteering

      School for the Performing Arts — Substitute Teacher
      2022 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      Green Conscience Club — Cleaner
      2015 – 2015
    • Volunteering

      National Junior Honor Society — Member
      2020 – 2021
    • Volunteering

      Nursing home in San Juan — Participant
      2016 – 2016
    • Volunteering

      Colegio Marista de Guaynabo — Participant
      2017 – 2017
    • Volunteering

      School for the Performing Arts — Assistant
      2021 – 2023

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy