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Lydia Miller

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Hello! My name is Lydia Miller and I am a Junior at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Following graduation from Milton High School, I attended Winona State University for a year. I transferred to UWW in the Fall of 2023. I am majoring in Psychology, minoring in Sociology, and earning a Community Sports and Recreation certificate. I have always had the goal of going to college and earning a Master’s degree. My parents don't have a college degree, so this is something I truly strive for. I am an individual who is very passionate about all things that I do or encounter, one of which is my education. I believe that education and knowledge are the foundation for many things in life. I also have so much love for helping those that are in need. My parents have taught me how important it is to have perseverance, compassion, and faith, but I have also learned through my experiences and struggles. I was first diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder at the age of 11. This disorder has impacted my everyday life, but I have learned how to preserve and have faith in God that I will get through whatever big or little struggle is going on. I grew up in a middle-class income family. When my parents separated, money became tight. This has led me to pay for college on my own. It would be a great assistance to me if I were to receive the monetary support. Any amount will support me in my plan to achieve my goal of completing college. I believe that I am a great candidate because I will work hard in all things I do to succeed.

Education

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Bachelor's degree program
2023 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Psychology, General
  • Minors:
    • Sociology

Winona State University

Bachelor's degree program
2022 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • Psychology, General

Milton High School

High School
2018 - 2022

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Psychology, General
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
    • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
    • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
  • Not planning to go to medical school

    • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Health, Wellness, and Fitness

    • Dream career goals:

      Sports Psychologist

    • Store Associate

      Hattie & Elsie
      2024 – Present1 year

    • Caisher

      Dunham's Sporting Goods
      2023 – 20241 year

    • Teller

      First Community Bank
      2020 – 20222 years

    Sports

    Softball

    Varsity
    2019 – 20223 years

    Awards

    • Captain

    Softball

    Club
    2009 – Present16 years

    Awards

    • Captain
    • Valued Player

    Research

    • Research and Experimental Psychology

      Winona State University — Interviewee
      2022 – 2022

    Arts

    • Central Youth

      Photography
      2023 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Many — Deliver meals, supervise, build things, etc.
      2018 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

    Cade Reddington Be the Light Scholarship
    When I was just 11 year old I was diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder. At the time I had no clue what this meant and to be honest I didn't care because I was too anxious to even want to know what it was. Every night was a struggle because I didn't not want to go to bed due to being anxious about what the next day would hold. In the morning I would sob because of feeling physically ill from all of the fear that filled me. I wondered if this would ever end. Would the doctors ever figure out what was wrong with me? Would my parents ever understand that I just couldn't take it anymore? Does this medicine even work? These were questions that would continually flood my brain along with all of the other "what if's". Panic attacks were something that I dealt with on almost a daily occurrence. When I would have one, the rest of my day would be ruined. I would plead to go home and relax for the rest of the day. Most of the panic attacks would happen at school. I barely remember anything about 6th grade. All I can remember is crying at school and having classmates ask me why I was never there. School was one of the biggest mental struggles that I had to overcome. I not only had anxiety about going to school, but also what the other student would say to me. Due to having a past of being bullied multiple times, comments and actions from others were one of my big stressors. After many prayers, counselors, and pills; I can finally say that I have learned how to control my anxiety. I believe that everyone has some anxiety at one point or another, even if it is not severe. I have been impacted greatly by a mental health struggle, which is why I want to pursue a career with helping those who are also affected. In college, I will continue to participate in the Mental Health Awareness clubs. I plan on majoring in psychology and then minoring in Spanish. With the Spanish minor, I will be able to reach more people. I will also continue to participate and advocate for National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). I hope to help as many people struggling with mental health as I can. As well as save lives of those who were in the spot when they don't know how much longer they can live in that struggle; just as I was.