Age
21
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Asian
Religion
Christian
Church
Catholic
Hobbies and interests
Rowing
Reading
Running
Exercise And Fitness
Writing
Research
Reading
Realistic Fiction
Adventure
Classics
Drama
I read books multiple times per month
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Laura Biggart
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Currently a freshman at the University of Massachusetts Lowell with an undeclared major. I hope to declare a major by the end of this school year!
I am a varsity rower for Umass Lowell and work part time. I really enjoy rowing and getting on the water in the early morning!! I enjoy going to the gym daily and going for runs with my friends!
My short term goals include doing well in school, maintaining my health and happiness while attending Umass Lowell
My long terms goal is to join the Air Force and sign and active duty contract. I'm not entirely sure on the specifics, but I know I want to go active duty and obtain a bachelors degree sometime in my life!
Education
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
GPA:
3.3
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
Career
Dream career field:
Military
Dream career goals:
Active Duty Air Force
Team Member - Performed many tasks
Chick-Fil-A2019 – Present5 years
Sports
Track & Field
Junior Varsity2017 – 20181 year
Rowing
Club2021 – Present3 years
Soccer
Junior Varsity2017 – 20192 years
Arts
High School Theatre Club Member
TheatreCharlotte's Web2016 – 2017
Public services
Volunteering
Local Church — Handed out sandwiches, waters, chips, and cookies to the homeless in Boston2014 – 2015Volunteering
MSPCA — Washed dishes, preformed countless loads of laundry, collected and displayed bales of hay, brought food to animals.2018 – 2019
Future Interests
Volunteering
Entrepreneurship
Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
My mental health is definitely something new but exciting. Like many others, the pandemic really kick started my mental. I lost every ounce of motivation that I previously had. The motivation to even get out of bed, brush my teeth, do laundry, and do any school work was tough. However, after I saw how my lack of effort affected my parents, my goals, and my future, I realized I needed to try. After enrolling and being accepted into my top university, I decided that I need to try. I really started to explore and focus on future careers.
My goal and passion in life is to be around people, work with people, and help people. I looked back on the roughest school year I've had and realized that in order to function and live my life, I had to help and be around people. The pandemic took that all away from me. Honestly, it wasn't until the summer before my freshman year of college when I realized what my ultimate goal in life was. I wanted to join the military. Specifically the Air Force. I sat down with my parents and had a long conversion about how I was going to get to my goal. I told them I was serious and that I needed to be apart of something bigger. Due to certain medical conditions, I have to work to obtain a waiver in order to join. I did my research, talked to a couple advisors and local recruiters and discovered my path. My dream is to complete four years at my university, obtain a bachelors degree, gain years of experience in my degree field, and ultimately enlist in Officer Training School (OTS). My dream is to join the Air Force as a Second Lieutenant, all before I turn 30.
I am well aware it's ambitious and could change, but for now, all of my work, all of my hours of studying and completing assignments are to work towards that goal. As most students, I want to make my parents proud and show them that I succeeded with their guidance and support. I know now that I never want to experience such helplessness and sadness as I did during the pandemic. Watching and listening to the news made it all so hard.
I still experience some sadness and a good amount of anxiety today, however, I am motivated and determined to show myself and others what I am capable of. It is scary to see how I was so happy and so stable pre-pandemic. I still have anxiety due to my experiences during the pandemic. My anxiety stems from the simple fact my future was jeopardized by the toll my mental health took during the pandemic. It's hard to know and to say that I went through that and that I put my parents and loved ones through it, but I know I came out stronger. I came out knowing who I really am and who I want to be. Even during my most anxious times, that strength of knowing what I don't want to ever experience, has helped me get through.
The dreams, knowledge, and strength that has stemmed through my past and previous mental health experiences has made me grateful for absolutely everything.