Hobbies and interests
Cooking
Baking
Psychology
Gardening
Knitting
Spanish
Science
Graphic Design
Anthropology
Foreign Languages
Blogging
Communications
Archaeology
Italian
Reading
Historical Fiction
History
Archaeology
Fantasy
Adult Fiction
Cookbooks
DIY
I read books multiple times per month
Credit score
Susannah Strong
4,605
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FinalistSusannah Strong
4,605
Bold Points6x
Nominee1x
FinalistBio
Life has been full of many twists, turns and surprises. I've traveled, lived abroad, learned languages, studied, worked and experienced a lot. I have two beautiful children and many more adventures on which to embark. Most recently I've been accepted into the Communication Sciences and Disorders Master's Program at Eastern Michigan University. The program will prepare me to work as a speech language pathologist. I hope to pursue this profession within the context of the medical community, perhaps coaching patients with feeding and swallowing disorders or helping children with autism spectrum disorder to improve their communication skills.
Education
Eastern Michigan University
Master's degree programMajors:
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Anthropology
- Applied Psychology
Washtenaw Community College
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
Career
Dream career field:
Speech Language Pathology
Dream career goals:
Speech Language Pathologist
Wait staff
Paesano Restaurant2011 – 20121 yearCashier, Wait staff
Zamaan Cafe2010 – 20111 yearAssistant coordinator
Meryemana Evi, Turkey2009 – 20101 yearPremises maintenance, cooking, event catering
Shrine of Marija Pomagaj, Slovenia2004 – 20051 yearReception Assistant, International Student Center
Washtenaw Community College2012 – 20131 yearMuseum Assistant
University of Michigan Museum of Paleontology, Invertebrate Collection2015 – 20161 yearMuseum Assistant
University of Michigan Herbarium2015 – 2015Museum Assistant
University of Michigan Museum of Archaeological Anthropology2014 – 2014Tour guide
Basilica of St. Anthony, Padua Italy2005 – 20061 yearAssistant Archivist
Archives of the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major2008 – 20091 year
Sports
Track & Field
Varsity2001 – 20021 year
Research
Library and Archives Assisting
Archives of Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, Rome Italy — Program Researcher2008 – 2009Linguistics
University of Michigan — Research Assistant2012 – 2012
Arts
St. Nicholas Parish
Church ChoirPerformance at St. Peter's Basilica, Rome Italy2007 – 2008Gladwin High School
choirRegional Competition2001 – 2002independent
KnittingNA2013 – Present
Public services
Volunteering
SOS Community Services — food counselor trainee2012 – 2012
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Entrepreneurship
Charles R. Ullman & Associates Educational Support Scholarship
It's essential for each person to take responsibility for the world and the community in which they live. Without personal accountability, our world cannot improve, thrive and flourish. While the government can do much good for our towns and cities, it is also important for each person to work toward improving their own small corner of the world.
After graduating from high school, I joined a Catholic religious order (convent). I had the privilege to serve people in many parts of the world. I worked in preschools in Italy, at an international place of tourism and pilgrimage in Turkey, and at a national shrine in Slovenia. The opportunity to welcome visitors at the Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua, Italy, was special. During my time there, it was also part of my job to do guided tours for visitors.
The places where I served became my own community during the time I lived and worked there. While I ultimately did not stay in the religious community, I enjoyed many opportunities to enrich the lives of others while also gaining so many good experiences.
After returning to the United States, I did some volunteering at a local food pantry, where I interacted with patrons and trained to work as a food counselor. In the future, I plan to work with patients and clients in the capacity of a speech-language pathologist. I will begin my graduate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders this fall 2021. It will be a gift to be able to interact with patients who are struggling with the various aspects of communication, speech, swallowing, or feeding disorders and challenges.
Bold Moments No-Essay Scholarship
This was the first time I took my daughter to the playground. These pictures are a snapshot in time of an ordinary moment in the extraordinary experience of motherhood.
Brady Cobin Law Group "Expect the Unexpected" Scholarship
Legacy is that which one leaves behind, like the wake behind a boat on water. Legacy can take on various meanings, from material goods, to memories, to feelings, to words, and more.
To me, legacy is most importantly the heritage of warmth, kindness, caring and positivity that a person creates by living life with passion while doing good and improving the lives of others. I believe that it is not necessary to be the most famous, most wealthy or most admired to leave behind a valuable legacy. Instead, a legacy of living each day with purpose, and making small, consistent steps toward improving one's own character is key.
There are no doubt many kinds of valuable legacies. For instance, the legacy of a beautiful painting, an inspiring piece of music, a non-profit organization that serves the underprivileged, are all wonderful and noteworthy gifts to pass on to posterity.
I'd like to leave behind a legacy of positive change for those I have met in life. I'd like for my children to benefit from my example of a life lived with purpose, kindness, dedication, and generosity. I'd like for the people with whom I've worked to remember me with a smile on their faces. It would be a tremendous honor to know that I have brought joy to the lives of others through even simple interactions and encounters. I think that the legacy I would most like to leave behind is one of having been a loving and lovable person.