Send Cassidy to Durham (Hogwarts).
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Hello, my name is Cassidy Sharp, and I have recently been accepted into a graduate program for Archaeological Science at Durham University in England. I have accepted my offer of place, and begin my course of study in October 2015. This is a truly incredible opportunity to gain the knowledge and experience that I need to begin my career in science! I have been fortunate enough to live with my mother rent free since I graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History in 2013(Thank you Mom!), so I have been able to save half of every paycheck to cover my graduate school expenses. Unfortunately, this is only enough to cover a small portion of the total cost. I am asking you for any support that you may be able to offer to offset the remaining balance. Any amount helps!
About My Journey:
I began school at Azusa Pacific University in September 2011, and was the first in my immediate family to recieve and complete a university education. By the time that I was in my first year of schooling at APU, I understood that funding was tight, even with the merit scholarships and student loans that I had received. The only way that I would be able to continue my schooling, and complete my bachelor’s degree was to begin working, and to graduate early. I was told by countless professors and academic counselors that my goal of graduating with a bachelor of arts in history and a minor in art after only two years of attendance at that university was impossible (I spent my first year at Northern Arizona University), however I was determined. I worked as a sales associate in retail while taking eight classes per semester, and three classes over the summer between my second and third year of school. I knew that this was the only way that I could attain my goals, and eventually be able to give back to the community through research and teaching. On May 4th, 2013, with my entire family watching, I walked across the Azusa Pacific University stage to receive my Bachelor of Arts degree in History with a minor in Art. Against all statistics of my immediate family's formal education, and opposed to all of the advisors who told me it was impossible, I attained my goal. I was one of three women to graduate with a bachelor of arts in history, as this was an extremely male dominated major at Azusa Pacific University, but I knew that this was only the beginning.
After my graduation from university, I set out to find my way into archaeology. I contacted several institutions for potential volunteer work, but unfortunately they were all unavailable or uninterested in my volunteer efforts. Eventually, I was contacted by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles in June of 2013, and I started volunteering in public education. I worked my way into the Dinosaur Institute's "Dino Lab", by November of that year to pursue the my passion for handling tangible pieces of history. I also began working for a photography company in December of that year, who is contracted by NHM in an effort to save up for a graduate program in archaeology, while continuing to be surrounding by artifacts and scientists who inspire me. On my birthday, March 19, 2014, I received an email from the Fowler Museum at UCLA, almost an entire year after I had expressed interest in the opportunity, saying that there was an opening as an intern in the conservation lab. This was by far my favorite birthday gift ever. I jumped at this occasion, and began interning two weeks later. I have since been working, volunteering, and interning seven days out of the week in museums to help me further my goal of attending a graduate program in archaeology, and eventually share these findings with future generations.
Through my education in archaeological science at Durham University in England, I will gain the skills to tell similar stories. I intend to allow those whose journeys have never been formally recognized by history to finally be commemorated as a vital building block in the human record of existence. Through my education, I will tell the stories of those who lived and struggled to pave the way for today's generation of those who live and struggle slightly less than their predecessors.
Thank you all for your continued support and kindness!
xoxox,
Cassidy Dyan.
About My Journey:
I began school at Azusa Pacific University in September 2011, and was the first in my immediate family to recieve and complete a university education. By the time that I was in my first year of schooling at APU, I understood that funding was tight, even with the merit scholarships and student loans that I had received. The only way that I would be able to continue my schooling, and complete my bachelor’s degree was to begin working, and to graduate early. I was told by countless professors and academic counselors that my goal of graduating with a bachelor of arts in history and a minor in art after only two years of attendance at that university was impossible (I spent my first year at Northern Arizona University), however I was determined. I worked as a sales associate in retail while taking eight classes per semester, and three classes over the summer between my second and third year of school. I knew that this was the only way that I could attain my goals, and eventually be able to give back to the community through research and teaching. On May 4th, 2013, with my entire family watching, I walked across the Azusa Pacific University stage to receive my Bachelor of Arts degree in History with a minor in Art. Against all statistics of my immediate family's formal education, and opposed to all of the advisors who told me it was impossible, I attained my goal. I was one of three women to graduate with a bachelor of arts in history, as this was an extremely male dominated major at Azusa Pacific University, but I knew that this was only the beginning.
After my graduation from university, I set out to find my way into archaeology. I contacted several institutions for potential volunteer work, but unfortunately they were all unavailable or uninterested in my volunteer efforts. Eventually, I was contacted by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles in June of 2013, and I started volunteering in public education. I worked my way into the Dinosaur Institute's "Dino Lab", by November of that year to pursue the my passion for handling tangible pieces of history. I also began working for a photography company in December of that year, who is contracted by NHM in an effort to save up for a graduate program in archaeology, while continuing to be surrounding by artifacts and scientists who inspire me. On my birthday, March 19, 2014, I received an email from the Fowler Museum at UCLA, almost an entire year after I had expressed interest in the opportunity, saying that there was an opening as an intern in the conservation lab. This was by far my favorite birthday gift ever. I jumped at this occasion, and began interning two weeks later. I have since been working, volunteering, and interning seven days out of the week in museums to help me further my goal of attending a graduate program in archaeology, and eventually share these findings with future generations.
Through my education in archaeological science at Durham University in England, I will gain the skills to tell similar stories. I intend to allow those whose journeys have never been formally recognized by history to finally be commemorated as a vital building block in the human record of existence. Through my education, I will tell the stories of those who lived and struggled to pave the way for today's generation of those who live and struggle slightly less than their predecessors.
Thank you all for your continued support and kindness!
xoxox,
Cassidy Dyan.
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Cassidy Dyan Sharp
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El Segundo, CA