Saving Valley and Family by Kaelyn

Saving Valley and Family by Kaelyn - April 2024 Scholarship Essay

My name is Kaelyn Hart, a rising freshman at the University of Utah. Ever since I was a child, I have been inspired by the complexity, and fragility of the natural world since I was 8. My passion for nature, fears for a sustainable future, and a deep desire to provide for my parents are the driving forces pushing me to pursue my academic goals. My academic voyage is focused on a career in Environmental Science, a field that is sentimentally and inherently vital to me.

One of the most significant reasonable behind my choice of academic pursuit is the desire to provide for my parents in the future. As the oldest child in a family of 5, I've always been aware of the looming role that lies ahead for me. This sense of duty is a constant force, motivating me to push the envelope to take away the pressure of retirement on my parents. I channel this desire into setting out of reach objectives for myself, strengthening my ambition to a point, inspiring me to achieve my goals.

Another motivation is to be a positive change through my studies in Environmental Science by developing innovative and sustainable solutions. As a student at the University of Utah, I am excited about contributing to the university's extensive research work in the field of a Hydrologists and saving the Great Salt Lake from dying up, making Utah valley unlivable, hoping to be part of bigger changes that would significantly impact our environment. Engaging in these studies will allow me to contribute to the global understanding of environmental change and how we can work towards a more sustainable future. To me, this isn’t just an academic pursuit - it is an impending problem to solve and I want to be apart of it.

In addition to what motivates me, staying focused impacts my academic achievements. I have developed a system that use classical music and a 5 minute block planner. The quietness of classical music makes a serene environment that helps me focus and increases productivity. Complementing this, I use a 5 minute block planner to optimize my time and accomplish tasks more efficiently. The process of breaking my day into 5 minute blocks dedicated to study, Lacrosse, DECA, Coaching, and other daily activities helps me maintain a consistent work-life balance.

This blend of musical and visual helps operate as the pin point for me to stay focused and efficient, ensuring that I am can move towards my goals despite potential distractions.

Achieving academic success is more than just a pursuit for personal gain; it's above achieving my research aspirations, providing for my parents, and, most importantly, saving my state and then hopefully working for the future for the world. As an aspiring environmental scientist, I can claim to have set the wheel in motion, investing time and effort into my studies. So, securing the Varsity Tutors College Scholarship would not only mean financial support; it will be a significant affirmation that I am on the right path, thereby increasing my motivation towards a more sustainable future.