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Neuropsychologist Personal Statement

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When I think about what my vision is for today’s youth, I am reminded of a quote I ran across by an unknown author; it simply said, “Don't follow your dreams, chase them!
“The toughest part of getting to the top of the ladder is getting through the crowd at the bottom.” This quote has literally given me the determination to rise above the crowd. Ever since I was young, my mother always stressed the importance of having an education; especially since the terms and conditions of todays’ world is more challenging for a person to find a job. I work very hard to make sure I maintain good grades because in my opinion, education is the doorway that leads to becoming a leader that young people will want to follow. Being able to graduate high school …show more content…

I am a sophomore at Flagler Palm Coast High School. I became a member of the Boys & Girls Club when I was 6 years old and over the last year I was given the opportunity to mentor many young people who suffer from learning disabilities and the “broken home syndrome”. On a few occasions I volunteered to assist the school psychologist calm a special needs child. The experience and since of fulfillment I felt, helped shape my interest in psychology and prepares me richly for the challenges I know I will face as a Neuropsychologist. My long term goal is to build an Orphanage for abused, neglected, or abandoned children. My Orphanage will provide an inspirational experience that will instill hope in their lives and help them live a life surrounded by love and …show more content…

If I were selected as the National Youth of the Year, my vision for America’s youth would be to create a platform for teens to discover their self-worth. It was during summer camp at the Boys & Girls Club last year when I realized I needed to stand up and be a change agent for youth everywhere. I attended a workshop called, “career exploration”. During the workshop the presenter provided an opportunity for everyone to explore their talents and future goals. One teen shared with the group that he didn’t want to be anything because everyone always told him he was going to be just like his dad; a nobody. The first time he ever heard that he had great potential was in the workshop. By the end of the workshop he had discovered a passion for fixing things, something he was great at. Through this workshop we all learned to stop doubting our abilities and found a new pair of wings. For the first time in my life I realized that I had the power to change the world. I want to improve the way teens view their self-identity, by organizing a One Million Teen March that would rally to erase negative labels that are placed on teens by society and replace them with positive labels, such as; I am great, I can accomplish great things. By the

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