La Jolla High
High School
2020 – 2024
General information
Hobbies & Interests
- Advocacy And Activism
- Art History
- Beach
- Ceramics And Pottery
- Chemistry
- Chess
- Coffee
- Conservation
- Ecology
- Environmental Science and Sustainability
- Government
- Latin
- Marine Biology
- Mock Trial
- Politics and Political Science
- Public Policy
- Public Speaking
- Research
- Sustainability
- Student Council or Student Government
- STEM
- Volunteering
- Studying
Nooriya Baxamusa
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FinalistNooriya Baxamusa
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FinalistGeneral information
Hobbies & Interests
- Advocacy And Activism
- Art History
- Beach
- Ceramics And Pottery
- Chemistry
- Chess
- Coffee
- Conservation
- Ecology
- Environmental Science and Sustainability
- Government
- Latin
- Marine Biology
- Mock Trial
- Politics and Political Science
- Public Policy
- Public Speaking
- Research
- Sustainability
- Student Council or Student Government
- STEM
- Volunteering
- Studying
Bio
I am a senior at La Jolla High School in San Diego, CA. I plan to pursue degrees in Chemistry and Public Policy at a four-year university next Fall in order to pursue a career writing Enviornmental Policy. Through scholarships, I intend to reduce the financial burden of tuition, especially as a working student paying for college individually.
Education
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Public Policy Analysis, Political Science and Government, Sustainability Studies, Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
Career
Academic Facilitator
Education · University of San Diego, STEAM Academy
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
5th/6th Grade Chemistry Teacher Assistant
Education · Gateways Summer School
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
Barista
Food & Beverages · Glazed Coffee & Creamery
Jan 2023 – Present
Server’s Assistant and Barista
Food & Beverages · Paradisaea Restaurant
Jan 2023 – Jan 2023
Barista, Cook, & Retail Associate
Food & Beverages · Mission Bay Beach Club
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023
Miscellaneous
Dream career field:
Public Policy
Dream career goals:
Policymaker
Has nursing license:
No
Research
Project Assistant
University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Scripps Institute of Oceanography · Chemistry
2023 – Present
Research topic:Dr. Lynn Russell, Atmospheric Aerosol ProjectIntern
University of San Diego · Chemical Engineering
2023 – 2023
Research topic:Dr. Odesma Dalrymple's Biomethane Lab
Public services
Tutor
Volunteering · La Jolla Ridford Public Library
2023 – Present
Mission:Tutored ~3 kids (ages 2-8) per day one-on-one: assessed reading level & checked for reading comprehension, recommended books based on level and interest, worked with students to complete math homework assignments, supervised children’s area of library.Secretary
Volunteering · Universal Tech Outreach Community Hubs (U-TOUCH) Uganda, LJHS Club
2020 – Present
Mission:Fundraised >$25k in 4 yrs through school-wide fundraisers (working w/ LJHS admin), organizing annual gala, & sold Ugandan jewelry at farmers markets. Presents at biweekly club meetings (>20 members). As secretary, I speak at middle schools about the Bush War to extend fundraising. Club uses funds to sponsor 6 students’ (k-12th grade) tuitions.Environmental Chair
Volunteering · La Jolla High School Parent-Teacher-Student-Association (PTSA)
2022 – Present
Mission:Nominated student representative; passed school-wide initiatives and speaks at board meetings to improve campus sustainability. Founded campus recycling system, Earth Day celebration, and triannual e-waste drives; speaks on weekly school bulletin to encourage recycling, campaigned district rep for plastic reduction in cafeteria lunch.President
Volunteering · California Scholarship Federation LJHS Chapter
2022 – Present
Mission:Elected by CSF members (88 chapter members). Established and organized free after-school tutoring with CSF volunteers three days per week, tutoring about 20 students each day (grades 9-12) in all subjects. Life-time CSF Member; Vice President in 11th Grade.