1. What do you want to do when you grow up? Why?

As an advocate for the advancement of education, I consider academia whether primary, secondary, or tertiary, to be of the up most importance. Dedicated to achievement in all aspects of life, I completely understand the role education plays in the attainment of an individuals success. Therefore, I myself take the steps necessary in ensuring my own, through participation in not only curricular activities, but extra curricular activities as well. The importance of education however, is not limited only to the success of the individual, but furthermore to the success and overall betterment of mankind. I believe by attending school, all of us, regardless of background, race, culture or religion, have the opportunity to contribute in the betterment of mankind through the consistent application of our talents and curricular abilities. As an advocate for world peace, I too consider this application of our curricular skill set, whether gained or ingrained, to be of the up-most importance.

2. Where would you use the $500 if you were granted the scholarship?

From a very young age I was enticed with the workings of mechanics and technology. I was fond of the concepts behind the engineering and development of a wide range of things, from the toys I played with, to the average household appliances. I would disassemble and reassemble whatever any object of intricacy, thus making them forever transformed by my childish machinations. On the contrary, however childish or adolescent like those actions were, that aspect of my childhood followed me through life. Engineering is one of my stillborn talents, and to further my abilities and ultimately consistently apply them would be a dream come true for me. Furthermore, foreign language has also been my interest. A recent returnee from a year long exchange program, I have not only gained the ability to speak many northern and south east Asian languages, but the desire to further my study there as well. It would be marvelous opportunity to continue my study in Asia, and ultimate work as an engineer.

3. Do you like going to School? Why?

As a recent returnee from a year long high school study in Malaysia, and furthermore, an advocate for Asian culture in general, It is my desire to further my study abroad. Through my previous abroad study, I gained the skills necessary to thrive in not only the ever changing American society, but in the overgrowing global community as well. One of these learned talents include my foreign language proficiency, particularly in Japanese and Chinese as well as a host of south east Asian languages including Malay, Indonesian, and Thai. I have experienced the benefits of life abroad, and would humbly like to continue the adventure as well as the unparalleled learning though study in Asia. therefore, if awarded the $500 award, I would use it to contribute, if possible, in my foreign study expenses for international schools in either Singapore, Japan, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, or Hong Kong.