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Steven Balcomb

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Bio

I'm 27, going back to school for computer science after a military career and a terrible drug addiction that got me a record. I've completed treatment programs and currently have almost 4 years clean and in recovery. Carrying the message is my biggest passion. However, my goal is game development, so I'm pursuing a degree in computer science as I will be nearly unlimited in future opportunities. I have many goals and aspirations, and only the sky is the limit.

Education

Baldwin Wallace University

Bachelor's degree program
2023 - 2027
  • Majors:
    • Computer Science

Lakeside High School

High School
2010 - 2014

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Computer Science
  • Not planning to go to medical school

    • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Computer Games

    • Dream career goals:

    • Frozen and Dairy/ Food and Consumables

      Walmart
      2022 – Present2 years

    • 91E; Allied Trades Specialist

      Ohio Army National Guard
      2015 – 20194 years

    • Machine operator, forklift driver

      Molded fiber glass
      2019 – 20223 years

    Sports

    Track & Field

    Intramural
    2010 – 20111 year

    Climbing

    Club
    2023 – Present1 year

    Archery

    Club
    2023 – Present1 year

    Bouldering

    Club
    2023 – Present1 year

    Arts

    • Lakeside high School

      Music
      2011 – 2014

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      12 step — Secretary, treasurer, group service representative
      2018 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Entrepreneurship

    Lost Dreams Awaken Scholarship
    Winner
    Recovery to me means a change in thoughts and actions. For me, it is abstinence, god, and the 12 steps. Beginning in rehab, I found a recovery program that I think was gifted to me. Without it, I would likely not be alive right now, let alone applying for a scholarship. I currently have almost 4 years clean, and I am still recovering. I have a lot of work to do for my spirit, and a lot of character defects to still have removed. It has been such a life-altering experience, and I owe it my very life. My primary purpose is still to carry the message, and I plan to do that everywhere I go. Taking inspiration from Recover Out Loud, I do not keep it a secret. You never know when someone is listening who may need help. It would be an honor to be the one who can be the help they need. Recovery to me means being the best I can be.