Statement Of Purpose: First-Gen Warrior Scholarship

Please submit an essay describing: a) Your area of study or, if undecided, classes of interest, b) Your future professional goals/objectives, c) Your involvement at WSU and/or in the community, and d) How this scholarship will make a difference for you.
Julee Pettis
First-Gen Warrior Scholarship
First-Generation Student I am the first in my family to be attending college. My parents inspired me to further my education and to have a successful career. Being a first-generation student has inspired me to set goals, and volunteer in the community. My area of study is in nursing because my goal is to be a nurse practitioner. Being a nurse requires having outstanding abilities in math and science. Nurses are logical thinkers and they have wonderful

I organized a bone marrow registry drive because I wanted to help those who have been affected by cancer. Being a cancer survivor motivated me to make a difference. When I was 16 years old, I went to a doctor appointment that changed my life forever because I was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin's Lymphoma. My doctor advised me to get a bone marrow biopsy and PET scan done. As a result, the cancer had spread to my lungs, neck, spleen, and stomach. Fortunately, the cancer did not spread to my bone marrow; however, not everybody is as lucky. After chemotherapy, 28 radiations, and six surgeries, I was finally cancer-free. Fortunately, I have been cancer-free for almost three years. As a result of the bone marrow registry drive, 31 people volunteered to have their names put on the bone marrow registry. This event changed the lives of people who need a bone marrow

It impacts the community because it encourages people to help those in need. Also in 2016, I was an Honorary Chairman for the Relay for Life event of Osseo, Wisconsin. I helped to plan the event and wrote a speech about my battle with cancer. My speech inspired the community to donate to the American Cancer Society. I inspired cancer patients to continue their battle against cancer and have courage along the way. I also honored those who have died from cancer.
During my high school career, I was a Third-Year Member in the National Honor Society. Every year, I participated in the 3rd Grade Problem Solving event that teaches third graders leadership and team building skills. Also during my time in high school, I was the Special Events Coordinator for the Future Business Leaders of America. In 2016, I went to the National Fall Leadership Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I also have participated in the Splash Against Cancer event to raise money for the American Cancer Society. All of these experiences have taught me that it is important to help