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Sharin Cornelius

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Bio

My goal this year is to learn and grow—not only as a student in my studies but also in understanding myself, my emotions, and my past experiences. While this is a common experience for college students, during my first few years, I was actively abused by relatives. Throughout my life, I have experienced more major loss than most, and I have endured a significant amount of trauma and neglect that I have yet to fully accept. I have been working with a care team to navigate getting and managing diagnoses, as well as unlearning survival responses I was previously unaware I had. PTSD from chronic stress can have life-hindering effects, often overlooked. This year, I found out I have this form of PTSD, as well as the major event form. I have been focusing on allowing myself to exist and to feel worthy of taking up space. I am learning who I am when I am not in survival mode, how to feel safe, and how to enjoy my own company.

Education

Des Moines Area Community College

Associate's degree program
2020 - 2021
  • Majors:
    • Zoology/Animal Biology

Iowa State University

Bachelor's degree program
2017 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Zoology/Animal Biology

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

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

    • Dream career field:

      Environmental Services

    • Dream career goals:

      Zoo Keeper in an education department

    • from entry to shift leader

      various
      2016 – 20248 years

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering