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Rhys Jones

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Bio

Being an athlete has always come easily to me but being a student has been anything but. Although I was diagnosed with dyslexia at a very young age, I am only just beginning to coexist with it and accept it. I have always felt as if I am two people. I am Rhys the athlete but I am also Rhys the dyslexic. I am finally no longer embarrassed to use technology to help me in class. This includes audiobooks, visual models and speech to text. It is only because I had the constant support of my family, and access to specialized education my entire life that I am now able to take the next big step in my life. I have chosen to attend the University of Arizona. The University of Arizona has a great reputation for supporting students with learning disabilities. By utilizing their support programs I hope to graduate with my bachelors degree in architecture with a specialization in urban planning. My dream is to use this specialization to design neighborhoods and communities that are environmentally friendly, accessible and supportive. I feel strongly that everyone should have a safe, clean and affordable place to live and learn. No one should feel excluded due to their disability, race, religion or background. I am especially interested in designing schools that are welcoming and supportive and inclusive for teachers and students. Everyone should have access to the latest technology to support all learning styles, differences and disabilities. I hope to use my profession to construct neighborhoods and communities that promote inclusiveness, kindness and acceptance.

Education

University of Arizona

Bachelor's degree program
2022 - 2026
  • Majors:
    • Architecture and Related Services, Other
  • Minors:
    • City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

Christchurch School

High School
2020 - 2022

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Architecture and Related Services, Other
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Architecture & Planning

    • Dream career goals:

      Company Founder

    • Responsible for itemizing purchase orders, shipping and handling and product inventory

      Marketing Special Promotions LLC
      2018 – Present6 years

    Sports

    Basketball

    Club
    2007 – Present17 years

    Soccer

    Varsity
    2007 – Present17 years

    Awards

    • Varisty Coach's Award

    Lacrosse

    Varsity
    2010 – Present14 years

    Arts

    • High School

      Ceramics
      2018 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Community Lacrosse Development Program — coach
      2019 – 2020
    • Volunteering

      The Brandywine Battlefield Park — Junior Camp Counselor
      2016 – 2016

    Future Interests

    Volunteering

    Entrepreneurship