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Tell us something unique about you, why you chose your particular major, and how you expect Duquesne University to help you achieve your academic, personal and professional goals. Please include any examples of your research, shadowing or volunteer experiences.
Prior to 2006, my life was headed in a different direction. At a young age, I threw myself into a field that put the focus not on me in any way, but on the animals I worked with. They accepted me for who I was, they never judged me or questioned my abilities. They cared not what I weighed, nor what I wore or how I looked. By age 8, I was a member of 4-H and in high school I was a part of the Future Farmers of America. Throwing myself into every animal project available I won many awards based on my management, husbandry and leadership skill. I was named Master Showman my junior year of high school, elected Treasurer in the Merced-Mariposa Sectional FFA and exhibited champion rabbits across the country along with Brown Swiss dairy cattle. I’ve had the privilege of being
I was good at what I did, but I was not happy. I truly loved music, but lacked the confidence to make it my future career goal. I was overweight and I used that weight as an excuse to tell myself that I was not good enough to be a performer. In music, the focus is not on anything but the performer and I was not ready for that attention. I wanted to continue to hide, to live in my shell, and the small world I had created for myself. This all changed in 2006 when I decided to make a drastic change. Being morbidly obese I was destined to have physical pain, medical issues, and a shorter life span; to save my life I underwent gastric bypass January 6, 2006. My three year anniversary is fast approaching and I can only see great things happening. I am no longer borderline diabetic; I can walk, stand and run. I’m able to enter a room and not cower in a corned in an effort to keep attention away from me. I am strong and know life is not a horrible thing, it is an everlasting rollercoaster with opportunities at every turn and loop.
Upon entering junior college I was determined to major in agriculture, specializing in education. I took the necessary course load and managed to do satisfactory at the beginning of my career. As life happened, I had lost and regained multiple jobs, went through the normal new student blues and finally decided agriculture would not be beneficial to me as a career path. Although I loved working with livestock and educating young children about
I have come full circle in every aspect of my life. My goals have cemented and I’m completely ready to tackle them head on with the help of Duquesne. I have always wanted to go away to school, yet keep the same down home feel of my small hometown. I fell in love with
I am aware that my past is dark and may be a concern to those considering my acceptance into
*~*Jaci*~*
The more things the change, the more they're still the same.
I loved your description of the change you have had. I am very inclined to numerical data. You have said the hard information of not having helth issues as pain, and diabetes. But for me it is really impresive to state how many pounds you have lost. It will put in persepective that you have made all needed to come back to a healthy life. If you say the number they will not have a doubt what you are capable to change in ordet to put you life under your conditions.
It's impresive what you have achieved. My respect and admirations for you. I hope your goals will come true very soon
your friend
Alex
This reminds me of my nephews application to NYU - he wrote a similair essay but about how NY and the school would be an ideal atmosphere for him because he's come out as gay. One can relate to the self discovery involved but it really was irrelevant to his academia and what he as a student would bring to the school.
*~*Jaci*~*
The more things the change, the more they're still the same.
