| Student ID Number | 38856 |
|---|---|
| Name | Jaylene Olvera |
| What is your GPA | 3.667 |
| What high school do you attend? (CHS or CSHS) | Caldwell High School |
| Where have you applied for further education? | Northwest Nazarene University (Caldwell, Idaho) |
| What is your inteded major/speciality? | Psychology |
| In 200 words or less please explain why you are choosing this major/specialty | I am choosing psychology as my major because I feel passionate about learning how the mind functions. With my major, I plan to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy, similar health science fields, or various occupations that work with mental health. I have always enjoyed helping people, and I am very fascinated by the study of the mind and behavior. I especially enjoy working with youth. Therefore, whichever career path I ultimately choose, I will likely be working primarily with youth. |
| 1. What are your educational goals? Specifically list your planned major and minor courses of study. What do you plan to do with your education? | I plan on attending Northwest Nazarene University to major in Psychology. After I receive my bachelor’s in Psychology, I plan to go to school to get my master’s degree in Occupational Therapy to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy and specialize in pediatrics or mental health. |
| What extracurricular activities or events have you participated in during high school? | Caldwell High School Caldwell High School Caldwell High School 7th Annual Young Women in Rising Voices Mayor’s Youth Caldwell High School |
| 3. What is the most impactful experience that you have had as a participant in TRIO Upward Bound? | The most impactful experience that I have had as a participant in TRIO Upward Bound was the 7th Annual Young Women in Leadership Conference. I was on the planning committee for the conference, and I had attended the 6th annual conference as a guest. My role on the committee was Recruitment and Registration Co-Chair. At the conference, I had the opportunity to eat lunch with our keynote speaker. We had a conversation about her ‘I made it’ moment. At that moment, I heard the song “Matilda” by Harry Styles, a song that I resonate with deeply. I looked around the room and took it all in. “I made it!” I thought to myself. |
| Other than financial, what is the biggest obstacle you face to completing college? What resources will you utilize to help you overcome this obstacle? | The biggest obstacle I face to completing college is being First-Generation. It won’t be easy for me to accomplish something that no one else in my family has accomplished. Most people pursuing higher education have family members who have gone to college to help them; however, I do not. |
| 5. What will it mean to you to be the recipient of The Opportunity Fund? | To be the recipient of The Opportunity Fund would show me that, of all the students in the program, I am the most deserving of this scholarship. This wouldn’t mean that I am better than any other student in the program, because I am not. The TRIO Upward Bound class is full of extraordinary students who are all extremely deserving of The Opportunity Fund. Each student brings a unique and necessary trait to the class that showcases what TRIO Upward Bound stands for: courage, honesty, hope, and support. It would mean a lot to me to be the recipient of The Opportunity Fund. |
| 6. To what organizations or events have you offered service during high school? What was the most rewarding volunteer experience that you have had, and why? | Girls on the Run Junior Volunteer 7th Annual Young Women in Leadership Student Council Whitney & Hillcrest Elementary College Carnival Painting an Office & Helping Janitors at Caldwell High School Student Council Academic Tutoring at Heritage Charter School Upward Bound Advocates Against Family Violence Moving Furniture at Jefferson Middle School Caldwell High School Idaho Veterans Garden Cleaning Inside Storage Dia de Los Muertos CSD Kindergarten Pet Haven Student Council Coin Counting for Cause Week Student Council The most rewarding volunteer experience I’ve had is being a Junior Coach for Girls on the Run. As a Junior Coach, I work with 3rd to 5th-graders and help them build confidence in themselves. The purpose of GOTR is not only to increase the participants’ physical skills, but also their mental ones. Throughout the seasons, we offer lessons focused on positivity, finding our inner strength, and supporting each other. Having the opportunity to be someone for the participants that I wish I had when I was younger is highly rewarding for me. |
| 7. How do you plan to fund your post-secondary education? If you have worked during high school describe what you have done. | I plan to fund my post-secondary education primarily through scholarships. I come from a low-income family and have never worked during high school. This year, I am serving as ASB Co-President, which makes Student Council my top priority. I am also involved in other organizations, such as Caldwell High School’s National Honor Society and Girls on the Run. I have chosen to prioritize school and clubs I’ve been involved in throughout my high school experience. Due to this, I am unable to fund my post-secondary education on my own. Therefore, I am highly dependent on scholarships for funding my post-secondary education. |
