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Ukiah Vance

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Hi! I'm Ukiah, and for as long as I can remember, I've always loved trips to the Dentist. I grew to love them more when I got braces in 7th grade, and never dreaded my appointments throughout the whole 5-year journey of having them. So, my answer to "what do you want to be when you grow up?" has always been, and always will be, a dentist. Whenever I daydream about my future career as a dental hygienist or even an orthodontist, my heart pumps faster in excitement. I would love more than anything to help others out with dental care and show the community even more love and care than I have already experienced with my own dentist trips. I plan to attend Eastern Washington University to finish out my 2 years of my Bachelor's, then get accepted into the University of Washington School of Dentistry. I know this will be a challenging journey, but I am ready to take it on! Although I won't be able to just "take on" the financial aspect of my education. I'm here on Bold to get as much help as I can by applying to as many scholarships as possible.

Education

White River High School

High School

2022 – 2026

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Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
Dentistry
Desired degree modality:
Full-Time
Medical school interest:
Yes

Career

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Dream career field:
Dentistry
Dream career goals:
Orthodontist
Work experience:
1 year
Has nursing license:
No
Craig Family Scholarship
I don't ever recall dreading a trip to the Dentist. I love the cool air, clean smell, and certainty of being taken care of by professionals who have dedicated many years to school in order help their community, and to care for me at every appointment. When asked as a child, "What do you want to be when you grow up?", my answer was always the same. The same as when I am asked the same question as a high school senior, I want to be a Dentist. More specifically, my ultimate goal is to be an Orthodontist. I developed an interest in this specific field of dentistry because of my 5-year journey with dental braces. I got them in 7th grade to treat my crooked teeth that consisted of a massive overjet in my jaw and a huge gap in my two front teeth. And I finally got them off a year ago, in December of my junior year in high school. During those 5 years, I've always looked forward to my appointments for getting them tightened and choosing new colors. I've also always had great bonds with the staff/professionals who worked with me. This caused me to research the profession of Orthodontics and develop a strong career goal for my future. I am now a high school senior doing Running Start, and I have been accepted and plan to attend Eastern Washington University for 2 years to finish my Bachelor's. I will then transfer to the University of Washington School of Dentistry and pursue my goal of starting off as a dental hygienist, and working my way towards my ultimate goal of being an orthodontist. Of course, during this time of study, I will be volunteering or hopefully working at a local dental office for experience in that setting.
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