Hobbies and interests
Martial Arts
Guitar
Music
Movies And Film
Jiu Jitsu
Reading
History
Spanish
Coffee
Mandolin
Reading
Science Fiction
Speculative Fiction
Literature
History
Politics
I read books daily
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I am driven High School Senior and I am passionate about learning. I have Neurofibromatosis or NF a genetic disability which I have overcome to become a good student. My favorite subjects are History, Politics, and Journalism. I love history because of what it teaches us about the past. Politics are fascinating to me because it shows us how our society works and how we work together. Journalism is interesting to me because it is story telling at its core and it allows us to tell a story and keep people informed with accurate truthful information. Martial arts are very important to me, I have been doing them since I was six. They have taught me incredibly important lessons about discipline, balance, and self defense.
Education
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Political Science and Government
San Lorenzo Valley High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Political Science and Government
Career
Dream career field:
Law Practice
Dream career goals:
Cashier
Big Basin Gift Store2019 – 20201 yearCashier
Boulder Creek Pizza and Pub2022 – 20231 year
Sports
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
2022 – Present2 years
Taekwondo
2010 – 20199 years
Research
History
David McCullough Essay Competetion — Competitor2022 – 2022
Arts
Limina
Literature Review2023 – PresentSchool Newspaper
Journalism2019 – 2023
Public services
Volunteering
Martial Arts — Assistant2017 – 2019
Future Interests
Advocacy
Politics
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Entrepreneurship
Dylan's Journey Memorial Scholarship
My parents discovered I had NF when I was a baby because my mom also has it. She knew right away that I had it when she saw my Cafe Au Laits. The most significant challenge in my education has been Neurofibromatosis (NF). The NF tumor that has caused the most impact on me personally is an optic glioma, which is a growth on my optic nerve when I was around two years old. Chemotherapy stopped its growth and saved my vision but I still had to get an MRI twice a year until I was around four, and then an MRI once a year ever since. NF can cause scoliosis which I have but it became much less of an issue after I had spinal surgery in 2019. The surgery was to remove NF tumors from the C1 section of my spine, which were squeezing my spinal cord; I was hospitalized for two days. Since the surgery, I have had to have an MRI twice a year. Because of the way NF interacts with the brain it has given me difficulty in math, especially with geometry and spatial reasoning. Still, I worked hard in my math classes and was able to get a good grade last year, bringing up my GPA. The experience of NF and working through academic difficulty has improved my character and work ethic as a student. It has given me the knowledge that it does not matter how difficult something is as long as I can put effort into it I will overcome it.
I am a good candidate for this scholarship because I work through any situation and I put my best effort into all of my studies and other endeavors. This scholarship would greatly help me pursue higher education because it would allow me to increasingly focus on my studies and help me graduate with as little debt as possible. My experience with NF has given me a better work ethic because I know that I have to work harder than others to succeed. and It has also taught me that I have to devote more time and energy than others to make sure that I get good grades. I have also learned to use my strengths to my advantage. It has also taught me that since I have had to work harder I also have to help others. I know that I want to be a role model to younger kids with NF so that they can grow up with confidence despite the challenges they may face.