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Hobbies and interests
Acting And Theater
Choir
Reading
Young Adult
Romance
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Classics
Realistic Fiction
I read books daily
Zoe King
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Zoe King
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The first step I'm taking towards my future is a major in Mechanical Engineering, with the intention of specializing in robotics. I've been fascinated by machines and how things work since I was a child, so I know I'll have a lot of fun and interest in this field. I hope that my background as a biracial, gender non-conforming individual will allow me to bring in various forms of unique insight and perspective.
Away from school topics, I enjoy reading, playing games, and various areas of the arts, including acting, singing, drawing, and dance. I did musical and non musical theatre for three years, but unfortunately had to stop due to schedule conflicts. If given the opportunity, I'd love to pick this hobby back up in college!
Education
Lawrence Free State High
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
- Mechanical Engineering
Career
Dream career field:
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Dream career goals:
General Employee
McDonald's2024 – Present8 months
Arts
Middle and High School drama programs
ActingHairspray Jr. , Beauty and the Beast Jr., Ramona Quimby, Little Red Riding Hood, Green Bean Casserole, Hamlet and Zombies2018 – 2021
C.L. Scholarship of Black Women in Engineering
As cliché an answer as this will likely come across as, my grandmother is the most influential and important black woman in my life. I'd go as far to say as she is the only black woman to have a genuine impact on me as a person.
My grandmother, my father's mother, is by far one of the strongest people I know. My father has told me countless stories of his life growing up; how my grandmother worked constantly to support him and my uncle as an impoverished, single mother. But she was never cruel or discouraged because of her circumstances. My father would tell me how, every morning without fail, his clothes would be laid out on the end of his bed for him before school. How he rarely got a gift on his birthday, but one would always arrive in the coming days.
My grandmother managed to balance all aspects of her life: school, work, and her family. She was not dealt an easy hand to play with, but she made do with what she had. My grandmother is now a successful nurse who is well respected amongst her community and colleagues. She lives in a gorgeous house, one that I, as a child, confused with a castle. She has a large collection of watches, all of varying metals and aesthetics, an interest that connected with my father as well. When she walks an air of confidence follow in her path. She leads the life she always wanted to lead, and I hope one day, I can say the same thing.
There have been many times in my life where I have almost given up; I, unfortunately, was not blessed with the natural drive and motivation my grandmother possesses. Since I was a child I have struggled with my mental and social health. Such struggles have made it hard for me to pursue my passions do to fear and uncertainty. However, one thing that has always been a supporting factor for me has been my grandmother's success. Her circumstances were much harder than mine are now, and she was still able to achieve everything she wanted thanks to her hard work and determination. I am, and will always be, a dreamer. I have had a set plan for my future for as long as I can remember, and now is the time where I can start setting those plans into motion, and I refuse to let those plans slip through my fingers.
My grandmother has impacted me more than I'm sure she will ever know, both directly and indirectly. She has supported me in my wild endeavors, blessed me with the kindest man for a father, and provided me with the motivation to make active pushes for the kind of life I want to lead. If nothing else, I owe her my effort for the effort she put into our blood line.