A Better Chance Ambassador Scholarship Analysis

All my life, I’ve been dreaming about knowing who I truly am. Years pass and I discover that I don’t need to be ashamed or to feel left out, that doesn’t matter, being special is something to be proud of. Even though I’m a dual citizen and not extremely patriotic, It’s something that makes me unique. Later I would learn that my DNA contains mostly Scandinavian, Irish, British, and Western European. This goes back to when I was younger when my Dad taught me the culture of his home-country. Also, some other facts I’ve learned are my birthday lands on the same day as Queen Elizabeth ІІ, and my middle name is the national flower of England. Currently, I would like to study Swedish, German, and some others. In the meantime, I’ve been teaching myself about the ancient civilizations and the European Revolutions. At school, we only get to learn about certain subjects and don’t get involved in international studies, until we’re at a certain grade. My dad taught me that during his school years, he learned about different countries and how they function, including their governments and economy. During my life, I’ve only traveled the world three times and visited three countries, France, Denmark, and Sweden. Next time I get the chance, I would see all of what the world has in

1) As a Roncalli student, I have been able to participate in many memorable service activities both as an individual and in a large group. From freshman year, I have accumulated the most service during the summer time when I have had the opportunity to be involved coaching youth teams in different sports. This service is the most special to me because it is a way for me to volunteer in activities that I myself love and have a passion for. It has taught me a lot, and I think I have gotten as much out of it as the girls I coach have. Another notable service is the service I was able to participate in with my classmates as a volunteer at Journey Home. This service really opened my eyes to the issues people and families face here in Aberdeen. I was happy that I was able to experience and learn something new while helping a cause and helping people in my own community that I otherwise would have never known about. This year, I was also able to volunteer to be a group leader at a Roncalli Junior High Retreat. When I was younger I always knew it was something I wanted to experience and I loved being there. It was great to meet the younger kids and help them along throughout the day while they experienced a retreat for the first time. I hope to continue these service activities as I get older and move out of my time in high school wherever I end up.

From my freshman year of high school to my senior year at school I have been involved in cheerleading, track and field, the Leo Club, Ebony Society, Trio program, the Ascend Network, Emerald Legacy Step, Flagler Youth Leadership Program, and the Hosa Program. Outside of school, I volunteered to be the junior coach of Flagler Titans Varsity Cheer team, as well as concession stands for softball games and culinary events, and now volunteering at the hospital as part of the teen auxiliary

Operation Christmas child and the Navajo Nation Mission Trip really impacted me and showed me just how a great an impact someone can have on people in need. Doing these community services and seeing how much a little help means to people brings me joy and to see how God is working through his people. I have done child care for my church life group, which I love watching kids and helping parents out so that they don't have to worry about their kids. This gives a chance for the parents to be able to pay attention and fellowship with others which is important. My favorite extracurricular actinides include: art (drawing, painting, photography), sports ( volleyball and soccer), outdoor activists( working out, hiking, kayaking), and archery. I believe i am uniquely qualified because I will be attending a Christian college wanting to further my education with a Christian view. Also, I hope to continue my community service during college by going on mission trips to places that my college provides. As well, I believe I am uniquely qualified because my goal is to use my passion in photography to share God's creation to the world, to show the world of all the different cultures, and to show others just how great an impact mission trips have. My passion for photography could impact others a lot with what they may see in my photography and that is why I believe i am

Throughout high school, I have participated in numerous school sports and activities. Cross county had a tremendous impact on my life and the lessons I have learned from the sport I will perpetually cherish. Another activity I have been a part of for three years is yearbook. I am the senior editor of the yearbook and have, thus, learned to engage my leadership skills. Additionally, choir is an activity I am passionate about. Singing is an escape from the chaos of my day and I revel in the joy it brings me. Furthermore, my two friends and I brought forth the idea of a cross country ski club at our school, and we initiated its formation.

Studying abroad will provide me the unique experience of learning a language from the perspective of one of the many cultures that employs it. Nuances that are difficult to convey in a classroom will, hopefully, come to my attention naturally. We see similar methods of immersion learning everywhere. For example, if one wants to develop a rudimentary level of understanding of the culture surrounding a type of music, they can start by looking up the music and listening to

Over the last four years at Joliet West high school I have been involved in clubs and have also taken courses that are centered around my academy of human services. In the future I hope to utilize the knowledge and skills I have developed at Joliet West and pursue a career in social sciences where I can have a positive impact on my community.

Since my freshman year of high school, I have been involved in extracurricular activities ranging from volunteering at the animal shelter to being a member of the National English Honor Society. I enjoy lending my time to helping others as well as bettering my community.

When I think of hardworking and dedication the first people that come to mind are my parents. Both of my parents have come from backgrounds where at times things were difficult. They instilled the values of hard work and passion into me from a young age and have ultimately left me inspired. Neither of my parents could attend a post-secondary institution. In fact, if I am accepted into university then I will be the first child in both past and current generations of my family to obtain a university degree. As hardworking as my parents are, to fully financially support two children who plan on going to university just is not possible while paying for other expenses in life too. Considering my father works in the oil field, as one can imagine, there is never a guaranteed amount of annual income that our family can expect. In 2015 alone we experienced a significant decrease in annual income due to the state of economy and the price of oil. A big reason as to why I am applying for the Centennial Scholarship is because I believe my parents deserve to save for their retirement versus paying for the next eight years of my education. My parents have never said

Thank you for the existence of the Richard and Susan DiBartolomeo Student Scholarship. Getting a scholarship award was a critical objective for me to attend Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration. I am a transfer student from Macomb Community College where my grant award from FAFSA would cover my tuition and books.

Within the past two years I have traveled to nine countries, most through study abroad programs and have gained a better understanding of different cultures and customs. One particular program I enjoyed was one to the southern part of Spain and Northern Africa where I learned about the refugee crisis from Africa to Europe. I am well aware that I do not in a little bubble and must stay informed on global affairs, that is why I make it a priority to stay on top of issues from around the world. I am multilingual and bicultural being able to fluently speak Spanish and English and upper intermediate

One extracurricular activity that had the greatest impact on my life and gave me the best learning experience is participating in Hamilton Wilayat Youth Soccer Club. Coaching and teaching the kids to play soccer really taught me more about leadership , responsibility, and communication. Taking responsibility for the kids and making sure no one gets injured taught me a lot about being attentive. Now I am more responsible not just watching over the kids but also at school with my education. I make sure everything is on time and organized like scheduling games for the soccer club. Watching the kids progress and have fun is inspiring. Making sleepovers for the kids and planning it with the other team leaders also takes a lot of effort to make

I have chosen to participate in National Honor Society and Key Club because they are both service clubs that allow me to contribute and give back to my community. In both clubs, much of what we do is volunteering and assisting around the community. I chose to participate in Student Government because of the many opportunities I would have to demonstrate leadership and be involved in my local community. Another leadership activity that I participated in was LINK, a service club dedicated to welcoming and guiding incoming Freshman to high school. I joined this club because this was a unique experience to practice leading groups, talking to large groups, and the club seemed fun and interesting. I also enjoy dancing and playing tennis, which lead me to join the tennis team and the dance company at Smoky Hill High School. As a member of dance company, I had the opportunity to choreograph a dance, audition dancers, and teach my choreography for a dance showcase. I joined this activity because of my passion for dance and the opportunity to teach my choreography to other dancers. I chose to join the tennis team because it was a fun way for me to be active and make new friends. Next Generation Voices is a culture club that expresses Asian cultures through dance. Every year, we prepare a presentation

To journey the world requires a traveler to possess qualities that pertain to the culture and people in which they are attempting to assimilate with, but the traveler must do their best to lose all the traits and habits that their home has burdened them with and jump into a new culture with the eagerness to learn new traits and discover what this new segment of the world has to offer. Over the past summer, I journeyed with a group of my fellow high school friends to the coasts of Ireland in which for one week, we travelled and assimilated with the many different cultures that one can find within the plains of this great country. The discovery of a genuine connection between our group and the townspeople of Ireland aided us in discerning the

Once you are done with the sentence on the board have them quickly journal/write about this topic: “What stands in the way of your dreams?” They can either do bullet points or write a paragraph about it. Give them 7-10 minutes to complete it. They take some time to discuss their thoughts. Feel free to give input into this topic as well.