People think I’m quirky. It’s not that I possess any eccentric talents, a unique sense of humor, or idiosyncratic mannerisms, but instead my quirkiness is a carefree, vivacious, grab life by the lapelles kind of attitude. This approach to life encourages confidence in being outside the box, daring to be different, and doing so unapologetically. Although I embody this today, this trait manifested in response to rejection and self-discovery. Growing up, I was a shy follower, conforming to the norms of my peer group. Playing year-round volleyball was my passion. Unfortunately, my love for the game continued to grow while my height stopped at 5’2”. Thus, when I was cut from my high school team, I was devastated, empty without a sense of purpose
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Louis Zoo because of my love for animals. While initially disappointed that most volunteer work focused on sustainability education, I quickly discovered incredible initiatives that pushed my limits. Covered head to toe in plastic bags, I welcomed visitors to the zoo while portraying an evil filthy “bag monster.” This environmental villain lurked deep in the ocean harming marine life encouraging families and children to assess whether their plastic bag usage was helping the “bag monster” destroy the environment. This initiative sparked my interest not only in theater, prompting me to audition for two schools musicals, but also in the …show more content…
Consequently, I joined a research team at St. Louis University studying climate change on turtles. While most days were spent in the lab, my passion ignited in the backwoods of central Illinois. With the pungent stench of sardines lingering in my hair and water seeping through my waiters, I maneuvered through pond scum in galoshes planting turtle traps and collecting water samples. This experience, while stinky and strange, produced fascinating results supporting climate change effects on the physiology of turtles. Moreover, it further developed in me a love for learning, investigating, and
Louis Zoo because of my love for animals. While initially disappointed that most volunteer work focused on sustainability education, I quickly discovered incredible initiatives that pushed my limits. Covered head to toe in plastic bags, I welcomed visitors to the zoo while portraying an evil filthy “bag monster.” This environmental villain lurked deep in the ocean harming marine life encouraging families and children to assess whether their plastic bag usage was helping the “bag monster” destroy the environment. This initiative sparked my interest not only in theater, prompting me to audition for two schools musicals, but also in the …show more content…
Consequently, I joined a research team at St. Louis University studying climate change on turtles. While most days were spent in the lab, my passion ignited in the backwoods of central Illinois. With the pungent stench of sardines lingering in my hair and water seeping through my waiters, I maneuvered through pond scum in galoshes planting turtle traps and collecting water samples. This experience, while stinky and strange, produced fascinating results supporting climate change effects on the physiology of turtles. Moreover, it further developed in me a love for learning, investigating, and