Hobbies and interests
Reading
Painting and Studio Art
Drawing And Illustration
Psychology
Piano
Sociology
Philosophy
Ethics
Reading
Academic
Architecture
Art
Classics
Folk Tales
Folklore
Gothic
Horror
History
Magical Realism
Thriller
Mystery
Psychology
I read books daily
Alexandra Lee
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FinalistBio
Just a girl trying to accomplish some things, study some brains, and be obnoxiously curious!
Education
Lewiston Porter Senior High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Majors of interest:
- Neuroscience
Career
Dream career field:
neuroscience
Dream career goals:
Surgeon
Painter (some murals)
Bella Rose Vineyard and Winery2019 – Present5 yearsDishwasher
Village Bake Shoppe2018 – 2018Bookseller
Barnes and noble college branches2020 – Present4 years
Sports
none
Present
Research
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Niagara university — Research Assistant2020 – 2020Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
University of Buffalo — Research Assistant2020 – Present
Arts
Independent
DrawingAlbright Knox future curators exhibition, lew-port art show, exhibitions at local colleges2016 – PresentIndependent
Sculpturelew-port art show2018 – Present
Public services
Volunteering
Key club — Key club member2017 – Present
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Rho Brooks Women in STEM Scholarship
My stomach turned as I walked towards my new art teacher, Mrs. Sanchez, who was beaming in anticipation. “So, did you get drawing and painting?” she said, as I cringed and began explaining; I asked about it, but the guidance office refused. Mrs. Sanchez was not deterred, saying, “Oh that’s no issue, just fill out this form for an independent study.”
Throughout my time in high school, Mrs. Sanchez has been an unwavering source of support and encouragement. I ended up taking at least one art class for every year of high school, creating multiple AP portfolios and having the incredible opportunity to have my work be a part of multiple exhibitions. Art isn’t the most impactful way that Mrs. Sanchez has affected me, though. Not unlike the way she encouraged me to grow and experiment as an artist, she provided me with a safe, positive place to grow as a person. She, almost offhandedly, reaffirmed the idea that I could accomplish what I set out to do. However, she never scoffed if I needed help on something. This approach on art translated incredibly well to other aspects of my life.
For the majority of my life, I’ve felt called towards medicine, specifically surgery. I have a deep fascination with the human body and a desire to help end medical discrimination; I’ve felt that some internal compass has been pointing me towards this field. My passion for neuroscience and medicine, along with art, has never been a question in my mind. But, particularly throughout the second half of middle school, I felt that my ambitions were simply impossible- that I could never be capable of accomplishing them. When I was hospitalized during the fall of eighth grade, I worried that any dreams I had were evaporating. As I entered high school, I felt a deep sense of fear: fear of failure, fear of inadequacy, fear of my own expectations. However, with the help of family members and therapy, I’ve slowly worked to overcome my struggles with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It didn’t hurt that I knew I always had someone like Mrs. Sanchez on my side.
She was seemingly never doubtful of my potential, never made me feel inadequate. Over the years, she’s even commented on how I seem to be coming into myself, developing a unique style, and how I have a quiet confidence that is undeniable. She recommended me for a commission job at a local winery- a project that solidified my confidence and led to me completing a second mural at the same winery. When I was researching and applying to colleges, I remembered her words and felt motivated to apply to schools that I would have never thought I had a chance at. I’ve become a person who can stand on her own and pursue my ambitions, my creativity, my curiosity, without being held back by feelings of exclusion. My dream school soon became Johns Hopkins University, at which I applied for early decision. Last September I took an informal trip to walk around campus, and I immediately felt at home. I no longer felt the intense self-doubt that I used to, and when anxious “what-ifs” popped up in my mind, I let them pass without intense scrutiny. When I received my acceptance letter, I was over the moon! Now, reflecting on everything as an incoming freshman at JHU, I recognize how special it is that an art teacher helped me pursue an education in neuroscience. I will never forget how she impacted my art, and I will never forget how she impacted my life.
Pride Palace LGBTQ+ Scholarship
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The LGBTQ+ community is a gorgeous, creative, and enduringly brave community that has made the world a better place. This community provides communal support to those in dire need, provides a found family to those rejected by biological parents, and we often contribute to activist campaigns for other important issues. Overall, I am proud to be a part of this community because I cannot otherwise quantify its importance to me.