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Sophia Jacobs

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Bio

Hello everyone! My name is Sophia. I am a senior biology major and Spelmanite who also loves the art of dance. I enjoy engulfing myself in the studies of life and its various functions and then releasing my stresses through movement. My dreams and aspirations lie in the medical field of science. I am enthralled with the ideas of discovery, problem-solving, and life-saving to improve the quality of life worldwide. I aspire to complete an MD/PhD program and become a physician-researcher to create effective treatment plans to care for patients' specific needs more effectively and accurately. I plan to accomplish this goal by creating treatment plans with the least amount of adverse side effects possible utilizing advancing medical technology. I desire to be a warrior in the fight to alleviate human suffering related to suboptimal treatment options for ill patients. Additionally, I plan to found a dance-based program that teaches not only the fundamentals of dance but also essential life skills such as public speaking and financial literacy. In conjunction with one another, my career goals are to give young people a head start in life, knowing that they may be able to reach their utmost potential by being nurtured from creative-minded pupils to potential presidents and medical residents. My dream is to gift the world a future where everyone leaves the doctor's office healthier and more informed than when they walked in for happier and fuller lives. Thank you for taking the time to read my bio!

Education

Spelman College

Bachelor's degree program
2021 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Biology, General
  • Minors:
    • Dance
  • GPA:
    3.7

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

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

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Biology, General
  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Medicine

    • Dream career goals:

      Practice medicine as a physician-researcher

    • Policy Advocate

      Georgia Women's Policy Institute
      2023 – Present1 year
    • Study Group Lead

      Spelman Student Success Program
      2023 – Present1 year
    • Support Services Assistant

      Spelman Technology Services
      2021 – Present3 years

    Finances

    Loans

    • The Federal Government

      Borrowed: August 18, 2022
      • 55,549

        Principal borrowed
      • 55,549

        Principal remaining
      • Interest rate:

        6.28%

    Sports

    Dancing

    Intramural
    2022 – Present2 years

    Colorguard

    Varsity
    2017 – 20214 years

    Awards

    • Most Outstanding Dancer & Performer (3-time winner)

    Research

    • Biological and Physical Sciences

      Spelman College — Laboratory Research Scientist
      2023 – 2023
    • Human Biology

      University at Buffalo — Laboratory Scientist
      2022 – 2022

    Arts

    • Movements of Praise

      Dance
      2021 – 2021
    • Spelman KPOP Dance Club

      Dance
      2023 – 2023
    • Spelman Dance Theatre

      Dance
      Fall 2023 Dance Theatre Showcase
      2023 – 2023
    • Dance Department of Spelman College

      Dance
      African Dance Forms Showcase
      2022 – 2022

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Science ATL — Biology (Life Science) Student Volunteer
      2022 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society — Volunteer Coordinator/Tree Planter
      2022 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      The National African American Male Wellness Agency — Volunteer
      2021 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      Our House Women's Shelter — Volunteer Coordinator
      2022 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      Research Experience for Undergraduates — Volunteer
      2022 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      Alma G. Davis Foundation — Volunteer
      2021 – 2021
    • Volunteering

      Eco Addendum — Volunteer
      2021 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      Hearts of Love Outreach Ministries — Food drive volunteer and avid church member.
      2017 – 2020

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship