Bmedical Engineering Scholarship Essay

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“I do not try to be better than anyone else, I only try to be better than myself” (Jansen, p.1). My full name is Madison Dawn Richards. I was born on February, 23, 2001 in Dallas, Texas and moved to North Carolina in the same year. A few of my favorite hobbies are to draw and write. I also enjoy water sports such as kayaking, swimming, and rapids. I do not play any particular sports nor do I enjoy them. I play two instruments, the guitar and the piano. My favorite color is royal blue because the color reminds of the sky as soothing which coincides with being free. My favorite food is vanilla ice cream because of its consistency. I have a part-time job at a store called Tillies. My freshmen year, I went to a school called Military Global Leadership Academy. MGLA was a military based program. The school was meant to build discipline and respect in its cadets. I learned discipline and respect as well as time management and organizational skills. Charlotte Early Engineering College has goals for their students that are all about the future and the steps we need to take to meet those goals. My previous school has a vision that was more about the present and it did not feel …show more content…
My field of focus I am exploring is Biomedical Engineering. That was my logic for choosing the CEEC program. Enlisting to this school, me as a student, wanted a fresh start with students and teachers who are challenging me and pushing me forward to take that next step. My plan for this school year is to keep an open mind, focus on school, and enjoy this year of new opportunities. I am glad I have teachers who are there to help me and a school all about new beginnings and the future ahead. With the help from my teachers, I am compelled to reach for my goal and accomplish a good education. By doing this, I am stepping myself up for success and a bright future full of incredible

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