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Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Essay

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Ah, coffee. How would college students ever survive without it? The jolt of energy you feel while drinking a delicious cup, avoiding the thought of that six page essay due at midnight… Or, drinking a hot cup of joe that warms your insides while you shiver in panic because all of a sudden, the printer decides to malfunction. Now, all these little things seem trivial, but they are a part of a bigger picture.
What is the importance of education in my life? I once thought that education was beneath me, all that mattered should be finding a good husband and creating a happy family. A naive ten year old I was; I was sure missing out on the importance of education. When I moved to the United States at the age of fourteen, I began to take my education seriously. At this new American high school, I knew nobody and did not know who to trust; my books became my solace.
A major turning point in my life was Malala Yousafzai. She was shot in the head for daring to get an education, and standing up against this ancient way of thinking. She campaigned that the only reason they feared her attaining an education, was her gaining power. Then it clicked, knowledge is power! Her campaign inspired me to not only push forth and …show more content…

While none of those appealed to me, I discovered the wonders of nutrition and how it can help in preventative medicine. It is studied that people living in poor neighborhoods, food deserts or on welfare have a higher rate of preventable diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and hypertension. My career choice is to be a Registered Dietitian and in order for me to do my job effectively, I need to be aware of all the factors surrounding my clients. My longterm goal is to aid people to afford fresh produce by building community gardens, limiting sugar intake, and other measures to prevent them from being piled by medical bills due to these preventable

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