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Public Health Nutrition Personal Statement

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Ever since I can remember, I have always wanted to do something special in life. I was born in a small village in Mexico where public health and education were very limited. In 1996, my family and I got the opportunity to move to the United States. This move brought me closer than I had ever thought possible to accomplishing my dream of becoming a registered dietitian and working in public health nutrition. I have always valued my education because where I am from it was really difficult to study beyond middle school. Here, in the United States, I have gotten the chance to further my education beyond high school.
In 2009, I became a U.S. citizen and enrolled in Pellissippi State Community College (PSCC) where I acquired my Associates in Science degree. While at PSCC, I had the chance to study abroad and volunteer in Segovia, Spain, where I taught English to elementary school children. I also assisted the nurses at Los Hermanos Franciscanos de la Cruz Blanca, a center for the poor and disabled, where I helped with patient care, feedings, daily exercises and workshops. I really enjoyed working with people that cared about others’ health and well-being. It was a life changing experience. …show more content…

During my first semester at UTK, I became a member of the Educational Advancement Program (EAP). This was formerly known as the McNair Program. In 2014, I enrolled in their Summer Research Institute which enabled me to participate in research for the first time. This position helped me improve my writing skills, increased my oral communication skills and confidence, as well as introduced me to one of my mentors, Dr. Katie Kavanagh, with whom I have continued working. I was also able to attend the 21st Annual McNair Conference and had the chance to meet many scholars. I can honestly say my participation in the EAP has contributed greatly to my academic

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