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shahynaz majeed

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My name is Shahynaz, and I am from Iraq. I came to America as a refugee in 2014 with my mother. I am the first in my family to attend college in America. I am currently a student at Barton College, working towards earning my bachelor's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. My goal is to become a homicide detective, as I have always been passionate about solving crimes and being out in the field.

Education

Barton College

Bachelor's degree program
2024 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
    • Criminology
  • GPA:
    3.3

Fike High School

High School
2022 - 2024
  • GPA:
    3.3

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Criminology
    • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Law Enforcement

    • Dream career goals:

      homicide detective

    • crew trainer

      mcdonalds
      2022 – 20231 year
    Minecraft Forever Fan Scholarship
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