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Sarah Sams

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Bio

I think my quintessential identity is that of an explorer. I’m looking forward to finding people to accompany me on my journey. I seek peers willing to engage with me both in dialectics and shared experiences, so that we may develop and gain a better understanding together.

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelor's degree program
2020 - 2024
  • Majors:
    • Mechanical Engineering
  • Minors:
    • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
    • Philosophy

Douglas County High School

High School
2016 - 2020

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school

    • Career

    • Dream career field:

      biomedical engineering

    • Dream career goals:

      Engineer

    • League Supervisor Track and Field

      Castle Rock Recreation Center
      2018 – 2018

    Sports

    Track & Field

    Varsity
    2012 – Present12 years

    Awards

    • MVP Varsity Track and Field
    • Most TF Varsity Points Scored
    • Athlete of the Year
    • Douglas County High School Discus Record
    • Scholar Athlete Award
    • National Girls and Women in Sports Day Award
    • MIT Track and Field Fall Leadership Training

    Wrestling

    Varsity
    2018 – Present6 years

    Awards

    • Athlete of The Year
    • Wrestling Leadership Award
    • National Girls and Women in Sports Day Award
    • Winter Athlete of the Season
    • MVP Boys JV Wrestling
    • Scholar Athlete Award
    • Girls Colorado 180lbs State Champion
    • 19th Ranked Nationally

    Arts

    • MIT Asian Dance Team

      Dance
      Switch Fall Showcase
      2020 – Present

    • National Art Honor Society

      Ceramics
      Art Show 2020, Pixar Muesuem Field Trip, IB CAS Art Boards Service Project, NAHS retirement home Arts & Crafts
      2019 – 2020

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      IB CAS Art Boards Service Project — Organizer
      2018 – 2019

    • Volunteering

      DCHS Link Crew — Link Leader
      2018 – 2020

    • Volunteering

      DCHS Resources Class — Tutor
      2019 – 2020

    • Volunteering

      National Honor Society — Member
      2017 – 2020

    • Advocacy

      Intercollegiate Health and Policy Analysis Team — Design Comittee Member
      2020 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship