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Leslye Rios Jarquin

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Bio

I am an incoming Sophomore at The University of Alabama who has a big desire in pursuing a higher education as a first generation Mexican-American. I am planning on majoring in Nursing while on a Pre-Med Track. I later on plan on going to Medical School and becoming an Orthopedic Surgeon. I am very passionate about being in the medical field because I want to impact my patients lives in a positive way and I want to see a smile on their faces. I also want to further my education because my parents did not have the resources to do so and because I am privileged to have the education I want to put my resources to good use. I am hoping to add more diversity to the medical field and especially in the male dominated area of Orthopedics.

Education

The University of Alabama

Bachelor's degree program
2023 - 2027
  • Majors:
    • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
  • Minors:
    • Medicine

Douglas High School

High School
2019 - 2023

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
    • Medicine
  • Planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Medicine

    • Dream career goals:

      Orthopedic Surgeon

    • Internship at hospital (volunteered, shadowed, and documented experience)

      Marshall Medical Centers/ MTS Med Prep
      2022 – 20231 year
    • Certified Nursing Home

      Albertville Nursing Home
      2021 – 20221 year

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      HOSA — Historian (2021- Present)
      2020 – 2023

    Future Interests

    Volunteering

    Entrepreneurship

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    Winner
    Pursuing a higher education means so much to me because it is a dream that I want to accomplish. I am a first-generation Mexican-American. I want to pursue higher education because my parents did not have the resources to do so. My parents come from a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico. They came to the United States to build a better way of living. Even though they did not go to school they tried to provide the best they could for me and my two sisters. I want to set an example for my younger sister, she is eight years old. I want her to see the hard work I have done and for her to want to do her best just as I am doing. I want to set an example for her and for generations to come. Pursuing a higher education is so important to me because I want to do something in my life. There have been many times when I have been emotionally let down because many people say, "You can't do it" or "You're not good enough." I want to show them that I can do it and that I am good enough. Pursuing a higher education means so much to me because I want to be the first person in my family to go to college. Ever since I was a child, I have always seen movies of people graduating and seeing those people on screen made me want to be just like them. I want this opportunity because it is something that will benefit me in life. I know that there are many jobs that pay well and that you do not need schooling but I want to put in the extra effort because I want to be an inspiration to low-income minority students. As a Mexican-American school is very important because of our parents not being able to make it past the 5th grade because of money. I do not want money to be an issue when wanting to go to college. If I am granted this generous scholarship, I know that it will help me achieve my career dreams. I am scared to go to college because I do not want to put financial pressure on my parents. My parents work hard enough but I want to become financially independent so that they will not have to worry about the cost of college. College is very expensive and that is why it is a hard dream to achieve. I have always wanted to go into Pre-Med Studies or Architectural Engineering. I am still undecided because I just enjoy both fields in different ways. Hopefully, you all will consider me when choosing the winner of this generous scholarship. I know that if I am given this scholarship I will put it to good use. If given this scholarship I will be closer to achieving my dreams.
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