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I read books multiple times per month
Michael Brasseur
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Hello, welcome to my profile! My name is Michael, and I'm a 17-year-old high school senior.
When I think about my goals and passions, the idea of a life-defining moment that forever changed my viewpoint comes into mind. My moment came in junior year of high school, where I went through ketoacidosis and learned that I am Type 1 Diabetic. Spending a week in the hospital, I was surrounded by a team of teachers and educators who taught me what it will take to stay alive.
My dream is to be like those who were there for me during one of the scariest times of my life. They showed me that even though my lifestyle was about to be completely altered, I was still perfect the way I am and that I can still accomplish anything. This is an experience that I will carry for the rest of my life. Whether I find myself in early education, or in the hospital room with someone who just found out that they are Type 1 Diabetic, I want to be there to help them to find their own unique pathway in life. I want to have a positive impact on helping others to discover their own passions, motivations, and how everything is available through education.
As an educator, it is my job to open new doorways for others so that they can see all of the possibilities that exist for them. Being able to receive financial aid will help open a doorway for me to help accomplish my dream. I hope my passions come through in my words. I appreciate you taking the time to review my profile.
Education
Deer Lakes High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Majors of interest:
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
- Nutrition Sciences
- Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
Career
Dream career field:
Education
Dream career goals:
Kindergarten - 6th Grade Teacher/ Diabetes Educator
Assistant
Valotta's Tuxedo2022 – 2022
Arts
Deer Lakes Jazz Band
Music2020 – 2020Deer Lakes Symphonic Band
Music2015 – 2021
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Skin Grip Diabetes Scholarship
WinnerT1D Warrior Scholarship
It was January 19th, 2020, the date that my life would change forever. I was up early getting ready for school. While I was in the shower, I started to feel light-headed and dizzy. This is not the first time I’ve felt like this, this feeling has happened a few times over the last few years. Knowing what’s about to come, I called out for help. The next thing I saw was my parents leaning over and holding onto me. I passed out again. We started towards the doctor’s office to see what’s wrong. I wasn’t there for five minutes before I learned that I was Type 1 Diabetic. The doctor said that if I was any later, my blood would have turned completely toxic. I was shocked.
As we were on our way to the hospital, I started to realize a few of the signs that came up previously. For the last few years, there were times where I felt the same way, light-headed and dizzy. The week before January 19th was where I was at my worst with it. No matter how much water I drank, it still felt as if I was incredibly dehydrated. I constantly had to use the bathroom and I would regularly wet the bed. Something was wrong, but we didn’t grasp how serious it was at the time.
When we finally arrived, I was hurried into the emergency room. While days went by, I had a group of people who were there by my side every step of the way. This new, frightening change was made much easier thanks to those people. Once a week went by, I was healthy enough to be sent home. I felt ready to face this challenge head-on and adapt to this new lifestyle. The first few weeks at home were challenging. Trying to balance this massive change along with the stress of virtual school felt impossible. On February the 18th, my dad tested positive for COVID-19. This on top of everything else, felt as if my mind was spiraling out of control.
As time went on, my dad fully recovered and I have taken ownership of this process. As I’m handling my nutrition independently, my blood sugar has been in range by 92%. Looking back on myself when this all started, it feels as if I’m looking at a completely different person. Type 1 Diabetes has been a new experience for me, an experience that opened up my life and gave me the opportunities to grow and to take responsibility. I now look forward to my future as I prepare to enter a university. I fully intend to use all of my knowledge and experience to reach out to those who need it the most. I want to be like the same people who were there for me when I was going through this unknown experience. To be able to inspire younger children and to have a positive impact on their lives is now what I inspire to be.