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Syeda Sharmin

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Bio

I am a first-generation college student from Bangladesh. I strive to be the first person in my family to hold a college degree and professional career. I want to inspire my younger sister and my nieces and nephews to work hard and pursue higher education. I am currently a junior majoring in Human Development & Family Studies, but my ultimate goal is to enroll in flight school after graduation. I have always been passionate about aviation and travel since I was a little girl and aspired to be an airline pilot. Men dominate this field, but I hope to be a part of the small but growing percentage of women pilots. My goal in life is to travel to every single country in the world. I believe that I am a great candidate because I work to provide for myself while maintaining a high GPA since starting college. I work hard every day to achieve my dreams and inspire those younger than me to do the same. Being an independent student without parental support is challenging; however, it pushes me to succeed in achieving my future endeavors.

Education

University of Connecticut

Bachelor's degree program
2019 - 2023
  • Majors:
    • Human Development and Family Studies, General

Stamford High School

High School
2015 - 2019

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Bachelor's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Human Development and Family Studies, General
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Airlines/Aviation

    • Dream career goals:

      Airline Pilot

    • Guest Advisor

      Spavia Day Spa
      2020 – 20211 year
    • Front Desk Concierge

      Chelsea Piers CT
      2018 – 20202 years
    • Customer Service Representative

      Fairway Market
      2016 – 20182 years
    • Student Administrative Assistant

      University of Connecticut Reslife Department
      2019 – Present5 years

    Sports

    Swimming

    Junior Varsity
    2015 – 2015

    Arts

    • Stamford High School

      Drawing
      2015 – 2016
    • Stamford High School

      Music
      2016 – 2016

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Stamford Public Education Foundation — Tutor
      2021 – 2021
    • Volunteering

      Stamford Public Education Foundation — Mentor
      2020 – 2020
    • Volunteering

      Ferguson Library — Teen Volunteer
      2017 – 2017

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy