Written Reflection: Improving My Life

Written Responses
This is my first summer participating in the UBMSC Summer Residential program at UNLV. Five ways the SRP experience could improve my life personally and academically:
I would receive more Spanish speaking experience.
I would receive better understanding of Algebra and an introduction to precalculus.
I can meet other students from different schools and learn to branch out more.
I can learn about the college experience from actual college students.
I would get to reside, attend classes, and become friends with a large diversity of people.
I do believe my grades accurately reflect my academic potential. UBMS SRP can help me prepare for college because the program can help me score higher on college entrance exams and

For example, I volunteered at the Convoy of Hope in the fall of last year. I also did some volunteer work at the First Lego League tournaments for Nevada’s local elementary schools. I have demonstrated leadership in school in multiple projects and events, such as the Multicultural Fest. I show leadership in school by taking responsibility and making sure we stay on course.
Some of my strengths as a roommate are that I am a very understanding and laid back person. I have good manner and morals. I am also neat, outgoing, and I always clean up after myself. I make sure to put things back where I found them. Finally, I am kind and I never take things without asking. Weaknesses I might have as a roommate may be poor communication and/or social skills, as I am a little shy. After the first couple days, I usually feel comfortable with people and I don't feel as out-of-place.
People who know me might be surprised to know that my favorite color is red, I lived in Ohio 13 years of my life, and I want to play softball in college. People who know me might be surprised to know that I want to go to Stanford University to earn my doctorate degree in Cardiology. People might be surprised to know that I love fishing and the outdoors, in

I am also expected to keep my side of the bathroom clean. I am also expected to help clean the bathtub, sinks, and toilet bi-weekly. I typically wake up before 8 o'clock on weekends and around 5:20 on weekdays. I use an alarm clock to wake myself up in the morning. My curfew is 8 o'clock on school nights and 10:00 on weekends. My bedtime is between 9:45 and 10:00.
I communicate my frustrations by talking about them to a friend and listening to music. I also like to exercise when I am upset.
My special interests include softball, chess, listening to music, and exploring new challenges. I also like reading and watching movies, especially books that have become movies. I also like reading books in series and reading classical literature. I like watching documentaries on National Geographic, the History Channel, and Animal Planet. I also have a special interest in biology and medicine.
If given the option to choose a major during the UBMSC SRP I would choose STEM because it pertains to my desired occupation and I do really well in mathematics. I do well in science