Me, with my nifty plaque thing (I look smug here but actually I was just trying out a closed-mouth smile. I don't think it's the best look for me). Looks like one my dad would get from working on a cool project at one of his jobs...So today I was asked to come to my department's graduating senior luncheon where I was informed I'd be receiving some type of award! My ORCA mentor, Stephanie Fugal, nominated me, and I guess they thought I was okay cuz they decided to believe her about all the nice things she said ;). I wasn't sure what the award would be, but it turned out to be an "Outstanding Student Achievement" award, honoring me for my research and efforts regarding female literacy and health. Wow! :) I also just found out that part of my paper will be published in the Health Science Student Journal, also great news! So I'm pretty thrilled because all of this will help enhance my application to grad school, which is pretty much the next big step in my life that's got me a bit antsy. Also, I'm always happy to get publicity out about the importance of female literacy, so that was great. I got to meet one of the MPH students (who is actually a mom, probably in her 30s, and the CEO of Koins for Kenya! I want to be her!!!) who is also working on female literacy projects and research with her non-profit. So that was great and I really look forward to talking and potentially working with her- maybe carrying on her projects if I get into the MPH program? We'll see :). Anyway, that was happy news! So I've got this great little plaque now that won't fit on our fridge, but will work beautifully as a book end on our almost overflowing bookshelf...
7 comments:
Kelsey, you are too adorable! Way to go - what a worthy cause you're working for. And to be recognized like that is so very cool.
I love your closed-mouth smile. Smug? Nah.
AWESOME! You are amazing. Congratulations. xoxoxoxoxx
And look at that cute stubby thumb : )
CONGRATULATIONS! That's sooooo cool!! What an honor. Just the frosting on the cake to the sense of accomplishment for doing a good job for such a worthy cause. I'm sure grad school will be no problem for you! See ya soon!
congrats babe! Hey, I made my blog private, and I'm not sure I sent an invite to the right e-mail, so if you want to read, just e-mail me at stottblog@gmail.com and I will add you!
Kels! Congrats on the award! You're so amazing. Seriously getting into grad school is going to be a piece of cake for you. Oh and I found your blog through my mom's. :) I've joined the blogging world to keep in contact while I'm in Ecuador. Yay! Hope all is well!
I know that girl you are sitting with! She was in my history class last semester,
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