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Kashanti Taylor
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Hello, my name is Kashanti Taylor and I am a rising Junior Biology major, Chemistry and Sociology double minor from Rochester, Minnesota--home of the renowned Mayo Clinic!
My interests include baking brownies, watching Friends, advocating for better mental health resources in schools as well as advocating for educational equity in public school systems. Through my education at Howard University, I wish to build the academic and leadership foundation necessary to make a change in my community.
I enjoy exploring new ways to challenge myself because I believe that even if the outcome isn't what I'd hoped for, I still can take away a lesson from the experience. These lessons will give me the wisdom needed to reach a wider scope of individuals to help and encourage.
Education
Howard University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Biology, General
Minors:
- Chemistry
- Sociology
Mayo Senior High
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
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Career
Dream career field:
Education
Dream career goals:
Equity Specialist
Safety Ambassador
Howard University2021 – 20221 yearAmbassador
Chateau Theater2019 – 20201 yearClinical Research Intern
Seattle Children's Research Institute2022 – Present2 yearsCrew Member
McDonald's2016 – 20171 yearCashier/Customer Service
Hobby Lobby2018 – 2018
Sports
Volleyball
Intramural2022 – 2022
Dancing
Varsity2014 – 20184 years
Awards
- Mayo High School Fall Dance Team Letter of Honor
Cheerleading
Club2017 – 20181 year
Research
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Seattle Children's Research Institute — Clinical Research Intern2022 – PresentPsychology
Rochester Pediatric Mental Health Task Force — Education And Beyond Committee Member2018 – 2020
Arts
Ceramics Class
CeramicsNone2017 – Present
Public services
Advocacy
Olmsted County Community Corrections Task Force — Student Representative2019 – 2020Advocacy
Rochester Teen Council — Teen Council Member and Peer Sex-Ed Educator2019 – 2020Volunteering
Rochester Friendship Place — Tutor2016 – 2020Volunteering
Mayo High School Key Club — Planning Board Senior Representative2019 – 2020Advocacy
Rochester-Olmsted County Youth Commission — Co-Chair; Mental Health Committee Leader; Executive Committee Member2018 – 2020Advocacy
Rochester Public Schools Student School Board — Executive Board Senior Representative; Student Reporter2018 – 2020Volunteering
Channel One Regional Food Bank — Volunteer2016 – 2020Volunteering
Horton's Kids — Tutor2022 – PresentPublic Service (Politics)
Howard University Student Association (HUSA) — Mental Health Coordinator2020 – PresentAdvocacy
Olmsted County Community Social Services Advisory Board — Student Representative2018 – 2019
Future Interests
Advocacy
Politics
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Entrepreneurship
Youssef University’s College Life Scholarship
I have faced many hardships during my higher academic career. Firstly, my freshman year of college was spent online at home due to Covid-19 restrictions. Then finally I made it to campus my sophomore year to only have to return back home less than a month later due to my dad having a freak accident that led to him being paralyzed from shoulder down. After the chaos died down back at home, I reluctantly returned back to campus just to be welcomed back by black mold in my dorm room vents. Even with all of those issues, the top of my list of worries are being able to afford tuition and housing. I will be entering into my junior year as a fulltime student at Howard University. Unfortunately, they’ve increased the cost of attendance this year from an already whopping $53k+ to $60k. Along with this, they also did not guarantee upperclassmen housing. During my scrambling attempt to secure a place to live, the most affordable housing that I found was 25 minutes away from campus, with the rent still being a hefty $1,200/month--excluding other fees. If I earned this scholarship, I would put all of it towards my first month of rent. It would alleviate an immeasurable amount of stress that I've been experiencing because it would give me more time to establish a way to afford living expenses long term, transportation to get to and from campus, as well as the expenses required to earn my bachelor’s degree.