
Age
17
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Black/African
Hobbies and interests
Track and Field
Swimming
Mya Baruwa
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Mya Baruwa
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My goal in life is to become a recreational therapist, I’ve struggled and needed help and now I would like to be the one helping people. I would like to get the cost of college as low as possible, getting out of my hometown and getting to work with other people.
Education
Parkersburg High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
- Psychology, General
Career
Dream career field:
Human Resources
Dream career goals:
Sports
Track & Field
Varsity2023 – Present2 years
Awards
- 2x state champion WV 2023 and 2024
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Healing Self and Community Scholarship
The way that i would contribute is that i would become a recreational therapist, I’ve been to the mental hospital seven times, every time i never feel like I am being helped. When you are in there though those kids only get THREE days a week to do something recreational thats not enough time outside or in the gym or doing art. My main goal in life is to help someone when they are down and be able to help them grow and realize they are not alone. I’d make it my job to focus on what the children have to say other than what staff has to say because truthfully some kids need different accommodations. It’s not playing favorites but i would want to be involved with the lower class and foster care. I want to change the world especially being a black women , other black kids will look down and see they are not alone in this.