Personal Statement For Amelia Earhart

As a young girl, I made the astonishing discovery that I am related to the great Amelia Earhart: world renowned pilot and leader. Although distantly, this relation led me to strive toward living up to the legacy left by my ancestor. Thus, I began striving to be the best I can be from a young age. My academic success soared; I challenged myself with the hardest classes. I became actively involved in my community, and I began taking on numerous leadership positions. Although this hard work and success was sparked by my relation to Amelia Earhart, it has developed into an all-around love for education and self-improvement. Today, I am an individual dedicated to expanding knowledge, leadership, and service. As soon as it became available to

DECA allows students to gain skills in business interactions and communication. I have been an active member of DECA for three years and have gained plentiful experience and knowledge in the field of business. Annually, there is a DECA competition held on both the local and state level. For the past three years, I have been an Indiana State Finalist and I have earned two state medals. My sophomore year, I placed eleventh out of over 130 students at the very competitive state level. Because of DECA, I am much more comfortable communicating with business professionals and expressing knowledge in business topics.

I actively participate in National Honor Society, as well, and I currently serve as the vice president. National Honor Society recognizes students of high academic standing and places an emphasis on community involvement. As vice president of National Honor Society, I have led efforts such as our annual canned food drive and peer tutoring activities. I was inducted into National Honor Society as a sophomore and have been actively involved ever

The healthcare field allows individuals to help their fellow man in a very profound, impactful way. Caring for someone in the way only a doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional can is a very unique, fulfilling experience. Therefore, I plan on becoming a physician. In order to fulfill this dream, I will be required to complete courses of study on both an undergraduate and graduate level. First, it is my goal to earn a degree in biochemistry after undergraduate schooling at a university that will allow me to earn a state-of-the-art education while participating in activities such as research and study abroad. Next, I plan to attend a high-ranked medical school with intentions to pursue a certification in