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Liberal Arts
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| Grade: |
10th
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| School: |
Uncommon Preparatory Charter High School
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| Location: |
Brooklyn, NY
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My passion is forensic science.
Ever since I was little, I would help my mom out with my siblings and around the house. Even when my siblings got a small cut, I would try my best to take care of it. When I was around eleven years old ,I thought that I wanted to be a pediatrician. But my passion changed as I explored the requirements to become a doctor, and the amount of time that it would take to finish medical school. I want to be working as soon I finish college. Around sixth grade, my interest fell upon forensic science and I wanted to become a medical examiner. To help someone find closure for someone that they loved, seems like the perfect job to me.
Attending Ithaca: American Gangster will help me explore my passion to become a medical examiner and helping people out. I want to explore past behaviors of criminals that have done terrible things in America's history. I have learned some criminals and serial killers would copy the same way a victim was hurt or killed by a past criminal or serial killer that they idolize.
Shantel exudes passion for forensic science. One day I mentioned that I was watching a TV show "I, Zombie" and Shantel lit up and described her passion for forensic science. I was astounded. At that moment, I realized that Shantel's passion may not have been for Greek literature, but instead it was investigating crimes in hopes of bringing closure to families. She reminded me of a young girl who came alive when she read Nancy Drew novels. Thankfully that young girl (me) found a passion to move her from the reality she faced (small town poverty) to find her new reality (higher education).
For Shantel, studying forensic science gives her a purpose and a reason to study, a reason to come to school and find her own reality, one that will take her from Brooklyn to her dreams of college and beyond. When I see Shantel's face light up as we discuss forensic science, I am reminded that our reality is only as limiting as our dreams are.
So proud of you Shantel! Continue to follow your passion and being so sweet!
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Don't give up. You will go far.
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I am so proud of you Shantel!
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Good luck!
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Go Shantel!!
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I loved my time as an undergraduate at Ithaca College. Just wanted to give you a chance to appreciate how amazing the campus & community are!
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Good luck with your studies I attended Ithaca College as an undergraduate.
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Don't give up Shantel! Even when it gets hard. I commend you for going outside the status quo and pursuing your passion. Best of luck at Ithaca. I'm sure you'll be walking the halls of a college of your choosing in the coming years. And don't forget to thank your wonderful teacher for supporting you. Otherwise, I would never have known about your wish. Best!
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Everyday you inspire and amaze me!
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Sending Shantel to Ithaca: American Gangster will cost $1,730.
Learn more about Ithaca: American Gangster →
| Tuition | $1,580 |
| Application Fees | $0 |
| Room & Board | $0 |
| Transportation | $150 |
| Mentoring & Guidance | $0 |
| Materials | $0 |
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$1,730
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