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Joyanna Anderson

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Bio

My passions revolve around art forms. I love creative writing, as well as various forms of graphic art. I would love one day to publish some books of my own, and I do already have some various ideas in the works -- I have for years, now. All in all, when I discover something that really captures my interest, I stick to it, and I give it my all. (I consider this to be, in part, a positive effect of my ADHD.) Additionally, as of the last five or six years, I've grown to be rather intrigued by foreign language studies, and by proxy, cultural studies (albeit on a lesser level). I'm the type of person that is always curious about the "how," so I tend to find myself digging through what basics the internet can provide me in order to learn more about the roots of a language or culture. This has also spilled into a curiosity about the more obscure things, such as how certain processes were done X number of years ago, based on what was available at the time, as well as how that era and location's society may have impacted the process and/or its success. For example, these last few months, that focus has been "making coffee in the early- to mid-1900s." But I digress. As for college itself, one of my highest priorities is that the campus has a very welcoming Christian community, as well as supportive staff, since I have ADHD that needs that sort of management assistance often. (I've been working hard all my life, with my mom's guidance, to learn how to manage myself, my life, and my learning difference, but I see no shame in asking for help.)

Education

Corban University

Bachelor's degree program
2022 - 2026

Tesoro High

High School
2018 - 2022

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Design and Applied Arts
    • English Language and Literature, General
    • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
    • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Writing and Editing

    • Dream career goals:

      Author

    • Librarian Assistant

      Corban University
      2022 – Present2 years

    Sports

    Bowling

    Club
    2013 – 20141 year

    Awards

    • 2nd place

    Arts

    • Illustration
      2016 – Present
    • Computer Art
      2017 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Mission Viejo Christian Church — 5th Grade Class's Assistant Leader
      2017 – 2018

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Bold Patience Matters Scholarship
    Patience is a vital skill in life because it affects many other attributes of oneself. Mastering patience allows you to become a better listener, for one. I've always struggled with the urge to speak out of turn simply because I'm afraid I'll forget what I intended to say by the time it's my turn. This is mainly due to my ADHD, but over the years, I've learned more and more about how to conquer it and gain self-control, and my speaking interactions with people have turned out a lot more enjoyable and peaceful. Furthermore, patience allows for the growth of others. For example, if you are in a mentor role, or any authoritative position, the person you are mentoring will make mistakes. But if they genuinely wish to improve, they'll perform their best if you exercise patience: explaining the solution to whatever mistake they make or problem they encounter in a respectful and understanding manner will help them far more than any aggressive or flippant approach. Overall, patience is an umbrella trait. People appreciate and admire patience because it can do so much, and someone who has mastered patience is usually a delightful person to be around. I, personally, have always struggled with patience, but I'm getting there; it's doable, and it's so incredibly worth it.
    Bold Study Strategies Scholarship
    Repetition is the key to all my study strategies, and physically writing is a close follow-up. If I have a vocabulary sheet for French, I will rewrite it on my own paper, or I will make flashcards -- or both! Neatness and clarity count as well. I have learned to take my time when making notes and writing study guides, and to take advantage of the space on the paper. Additionally, I like to use colored pens to either color-code repeated structures (for example: Topic, Definition, Example) or to emphasize more important items. Moreover -- and this one can be rather difficult for me since I have ADHD, but I continue to improve -- I get rid of all distractions that I possibly can. And when I finish writing my study material, I read it out loud to myself whenever I get the chance, and I test myself in various ways, whatever may be appropriate to the course style. For math-based courses, I will ensure that I reach a point where I can write out the formulas I need to know without once peeking at my notes. Overall, the details of my methods may change to match the subject, but I always stand by my core ideals: repetition and physical writing.