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Desiree Ara-is

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I strive to become an engineer due to my interest in designing and constructing things, so I would like to earn a master’s degree in both mechanical and biomedical engineering. I became interested in biomedical engineering first since I am in the medical program of Maury High School and as I got more and more into engineering, I took a major interest in mechanical engineering. A recent interest of mine is possibly starting a business using my engineering skills, so I also may want to earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. I am most passionate about relieving other people’s burdens and stress, so I would like to especially utilize the biomedical engineering knowledge in order to create designs that would further help people that are physically struggling. With the mechanical engineering knowledge, I would like to create designs that would make more actions efficient, especially for manual labor workers. I am a great candidate because I am very dedicated to what I do. I complete my work in a timely manner, and I stay focused on what I must learn instead of being distracted by unnecessary things. I know what I want to do, and I do not plan on ever straying off of that path. I wish to better people's lives not just through my work but by also volunteering. As of June 9, 2022, I have completed 116 hours of volunteering ever since September 2019.

Education

Old Dominion University

Bachelor's degree program
2023 - 2027
  • Majors:
    • Mechanical Engineering

Matthew F Maury High School

High School
2019 - 2023

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Nuclear Engineering
    • Biomedical/Medical Engineering
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

    • Dream career goals:

      Mechanical Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Senior Engineer

    • Student Worker

      Old Dominion University Perry Library
      2023 – Present1 year
    • Crew Member

      Rally's
      2022 – 20231 year

    Sports

    Dancing

    Club
    2013 – 20141 year

    Awards

    • No

    Arts

    • Philippine Rondalla Ensemble of Virginia

      Music
      N/A
      2018 – 2020
    • Norfolk Public Schools Orchestra (5th - 9th grade)

      Music
      N/A
      2015 – 2020

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      N/A — Tutor
      2022 – 2022

    Future Interests

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship