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William Martin

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Reading
  • Painting and Studio Art
  • Gardening
  • Law
  • International Relations

Reading

  • Historical
  • Science Fiction
  • Politics
  • Law
  • Biography
  • Business
  • Environment
  • Classics
  • Contemporary
  • Criticism
  • Economics
  • Cultural
  • Gardening
  • Humanities
  • Health
  • Leadership
  • Novels
  • Philosophy
  • Social Issues
  • Social Science
  • Sociology
  • Speculative Fiction
  • Tragedy
  • Thriller
  • Suspense
  • True Story
  • Young Adult

I read books daily.

Bio

I currently attend Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas as a freshman student. At Trinity, I am a member of both EcoAllies and the Land Acknowledgement Committee. EcoAllies, the campus’ environmental organization, is in existence to put the university on a greener path going into the future. This involves implementing green initiatives on campus while pressuring the university to divest from fossil fuel investments. The Land Acknowledgement Committee is an organization that was created with the purpose of acknowledging Trinity was built on previous Native land. The Committee also works to draw up initiatives to encourage education regarding Native peoples and customs. Prior to being a student at Trinity, I attended Early College High School at Midland College in Midland, Texas. I served as the National Honor Society’s President, the President of Phi Theta Kappa, the founder and President of the LGBT Club, and the Vice President of Student Council for three years. Additionally, I participated in academic UIL and Model United Nations competitions. Going forward, I plan on interning for an organization similar to the Council on Foreign Relations writing policy and analyzing current political situations around the world. Additionally, in the near future, I plan on working with a professor in interviewing individuals affected by political turmoil in their home countries who seek asylum in the United States or other nations.

Education

Trinity University

Bachelor's degree program

2021 – 2025

Majors:
  • International Relations and National Security Studies

Midland College

Associate's degree program

2017 – 2021

Majors:
  • General Studies
Minors:
  • International Relations and National Security Studies, Other

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Harvard College, Yale University, Stanford University
Majors of interest:
Political Science and Government, General

Career

  • Tutor/Editor

    Education · Midland College

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

  • Waiter

    Hospitality · The Petroleum Club of Midland

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2020

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
International Affairs
Dream career goals:
International Court of Justice
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Politics
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
Terry Crews "Creative Courage" Scholarship
This painting demonstrates the difficulty in moving past the grief of losing two close family members. My mom and grandma were always there for me when I needed them most. While my mom worked long hours at the hospital, my grandma taught me to paint, read, garden, and love life. It was difficult losing my mom two weeks before my seventeenth birthday in 2019 in a car accident, ruled a suicide; my grandma in February 2020, from an unknown illness. In the time after their deaths, I didn’t know where to turn. My grandma, who helped me through the process of grief following my mother’s death, was gone too. I pushed through school and worked hard to avoid the emotions. I also turned to art, something I had not done in a while because I hadn’t had time. When I began the painting process, I wanted to encapsulate the emotions experienced when moving on from the sadness. Art seemed to be the only way to show others the depth of the torment. The dull fragmented colors to the individual’s left portray sorrow and gloom. In the center of the image, the sunlight-emitting silhouette is representative of me. The figure looks forward to the more colorful future while recognizing the beauty of life around him. As he looks at the blossomed flower, he realizes that his life will come to burgeon with light and happiness if he makes the first step to heal. The primary message of the painting is to show that the environment around a grieving person will remain fragmented. However, the secret to tearing down the wall of grief is to acknowledge the beauty in the present moment and realize the light within you will allow you to march forward into a happier future.
Bold Moments No-Essay Scholarship
In the first image, my city was holding its first Pride event. This event occurred a year after I came out to my family and roughly two months after my mom passed away. I was still reeling from the effects of both. The majority of my family reacted negatively to me being gay. However, when I was at the event, I faced what I feared the most: bigotry. The second picture was taken after my first LGBT Club meeting. After several homophobic incidents on my campus, I founded the club to make my school a safer place for all.
William Martin Student Profile | Bold.org