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Zaria Covington

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Bio

I would like my life to be stable ground. To be happy in my lifelong career, and I love what I do. Helping my loved ones and seeing them strive will always be a motivator for me. If I can lend money to a close friend and see them not stressed out about bills, I would do that. I would even do that for someone I do not know. If I can make the world a better place with a few dollars or even cents that I can easily earn back, I will do it. I would like to make some kind of difference in the world, even if it is small.

Education

Old Dominion University

Bachelor's degree program
2026 - 2028
  • Majors:
    • Geography and Environmental Studies
  • GPA:
    3.7

Richard Bland College

Associate's degree program
2024 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Natural Sciences
  • GPA:
    3.7

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Geography and Environmental Studies
    • Environmental Geosciences
    • Botany/Plant Biology
    • Plant Sciences
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Environmental Services

    • Dream career goals:

      Taxonomist

    • Student Orientation Leader

      Richard Bland College
      2025 – 2025
    • Student Library Worker

      Richard Bland College
      2024 – 20262 years
    • Residental Assisant

      Richard Bland College
      2026 – 2026
    • Front of House Team Member

      Chick-fil-a
      2023 – Present3 years

    Sports

    Pickleball

    Club
    2023 – 20241 year

    Research

    • Museology/Museum Studies

      Richard Bland College — Volunteer
      2026 – 2026

    Arts

    • Thomas Dale Choral Boosters

      Performance Art
      2021 – 2024

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Petersburg ACC — Volunteer
      2024 – Present

    Future Interests

    Volunteering

    Entrepreneurship

    TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) MOA Scholarship
    1. I discovered TXT back in Highschool in 10th grade. One my best friends at the time introduced me and I've been into them ever since, which was in 2022. 2. I think one of the most important characteristics of being a MOA is being an honest and kind person. All of the MOAs I have met have been kind, whimsy, and honest people. I think this important not only in K-POP but in everyday life as well! 3. I do have TXT bias. My bias is Soobin! When I initially got into the group, he caught my eye because of his duality, and I love how he handles certain situations. He has a serious side while also having a caring and easygoing side which makes him very appealing. 4. My ult bias is Choi San of ATEEZ. They are one of my ult groups and I've been into them since 2019, so I feel like I've grown with my bias and the group itself. 5. This is a tough question; but my favorite has to be Blue Orangeade. Blue Orangeade, when I heard it for the first time, I literally fell in love. My favorite part are the back vocals harmonizing and the adlibs just make the almost perfect. Over the Moon and Blue hour are very close though. 6. I sadly have not gotten the chance to see them. It would be a dream to see any group in concert. Hopefully when I save up enough and get a stable job after graduation, I can fulfill that dream. 7. My favorite album concept has to be The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION. The concept photos are just my exact aesthetic, the album is an absolute banger and plus I miss the blonde Soobin. 8. I am currently paying for college through mostly scholarships, grants and subsidized loans. I would prefer not to use any loans point blank period but for gaps I or my parents can't assist in, they come in handy. 9. Any amount of the scholarship would help tremendously. This would go towards my room & board so I can live on campus and my dining plan so I can eat every day. Even with my Pell Grant, grants, and loans I have an almost 10,000 gap to fill. 10. TXT has influenced me to truly be myself and feel confident in who I am, who I have been and who I will be. Before I got more into K-POP, I did not feel comfortable in my own skin. I only wanted to shrink myself into something I was not. Slowly but surely the more I listened to TXT and other groups like TWICE I became more confident not only because I felt confident, but I discovered a side of me I did not know I had. 11. My major, Environmental Science, is majorly focused on the environment and wellbeing of the earth. I want to make a difference in my local communities by holding people accountable for using A.I or trying to reduce waste down to simplest things such as recycling. The smallest change or detail can affect thousands of people. I know by going into this major I will make a difference and that alone will help the world.