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Natalie Anderson

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I am extremely hard working and academically focused. I am pursuing a degree in history with a public and digital concentration, along with a degree in French, with the hopes I can work in a museum doing curation or archives. While being a full time student, I effectively manage my time to also allow me to work as a Martial Arts instructor for an average of 15 hours a week. I am highly committed to everything I do.

Education

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Bachelor's degree program
2022 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • History and Language/Literature
    • Historic Preservation and Conservation
  • GPA:
    3.9

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Museums and Institutions

    • Dream career goals:

    • Head Instructor

      GaleForce Martial Arts
      2019 – Present5 years

    Sports

    Martial arts

    2015 – Present9 years

    Awards

    • 2019 State Champ Forms
    • 2019 State Champ Sparring
    • 2019 District Champ Forms
    • 2019 District Champ Sparring
    • 2022 State Champ Forms
    • 2022 State Champ Sparring
    • 2022 District Champ Forms
    • Level 3 Certified Instructor
    • Level 3 Center Judge

    Taekwondo

    2015 – Present9 years

    Awards

    • 2019 State Champ Forms
    • 2019 State Champ Sparring
    • 2019 District Champ Forms
    • 2019 District Champ Sparring
    • 2022 State Champ Forms
    • 2022 State Champ Sparring
    • 2022 District Champ Forms

    Research

    • Present

    Arts

    • Fossil Ridge High School

      Theatre
      Almost Maine, Newsies
      2019 – 2020

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      National Honors Society
      2020 – 2022

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

    Textbooks and Tatami Martial Arts Scholarship
    I have learned that patience is critical, and growth is not linear. It is important to take one day at a time. There are always going to be setbacks and obstacles we face. If we allow those to block our way, we are never going to overcome them. One of the largest obstacles I have had in my life so far has been back surgery. I believe that martial arts was one of my greatest resources in helping me cope. Martial arts gave me patience during the difficult time of recovery. It has taught me that nothing will happen automatically and without hard work. That is true in all aspects of life. There are also days when you may feel you are making progress, then one day it all feels lost. Martial arts has taught me that that is not a time for frustration. Instead, it is the time to step back and take a break for a moment. Assess the situation. Instead of trying to struggle through, it may be something where it would be better to leave for another day and come back with a clear mind. Martial arts has allowed me to take a new approach to life. It has allowed me to see from a new perspective that has ultimately improved my life inside and outside of martial arts. It has taught me that failure is not a bad thing, and it is important to be patient, for hard work takes time.