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Sarah Shakir

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Bio

I am a first-generation college student and come from a low-income family. My father works as a Child Care Provider and is working hard to pay six family members. My parents do their best to save and manage the money so they can support my sister who is attending a four-year university. However, it is very challenging to support two members who are willing to attend a four-year university with a major in biology. I challenged myself to learn English and enroll in competitive courses so I can be involved in AP courses. I managed to maintain almost all A's throughout my high school career and have a 4.2 GPA. I plan to study Biological Sciences at CSUSM. I love being part of the medical pathway and becoming a pediatric. Every day I get inspired to help people in any way possible especially using the beauty of science.

Education

El Cajon Valley High

High School
2016 - Present

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Biological Sciences
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Hospital & Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Pediatrician or Family Doctor

    • Technical Inspector Poll Worker

      San Diego Primary Presidential Election
      2020 – 2020

    Sports

    Tennis

    Junior Varsity
    2017 – 20181 year

    Awards

    • Bronze Medal
    • Participation Award
    • Most Improved Award

    Arts

    • El Cajon Valley High School

      Theatre
      The Wizard Of Oz
      2017 – 2018
    • El Cajon Valley High School

      Theatre
      The Little Mermaid
      2018 – 2019
    • El Cajon Valley High School

      Visual Arts
      School Club/ No Show
      2019 – Present
    • El Cajon Valley High School

      Ceramics
      None
      2019 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Lions Club — Secretary of the Club
      2019 – Present
    • Volunteering

      El Cajon Public Library — Shelver and Teenager Activity Organizer
      2017 – 2017
    • Volunteering

      El Cajon Valley High School/ Link Crew — Link Crew Leader
      2017 – 2019
    • Volunteering

      UCSD Talent Search TRIO program — Student
      2016 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Partner In College Success — Student
      2019 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Leadership Resident Academy Internship — Member
      2020 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Outdoor/Indoor Adventure Club — Student
      2019 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy