Honor Society® member
Gloria Schmitz
swim instructor at Sunsational Swim School
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- International Administration and Public Health
- Class of 2014
- DeKalb, IL
Member since May 2014
About
I am currently pursuing a dual-masters degree at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida in International Administration and a Masters of Science in Public Health. During my undergraduate career, I majored in Global Studies - Governance and Global Health, Spanish Lingüistics, and Scandinavian Studies. I also hold a certificate in Global Business from the University of Illinois School of Business. The advanced and graduate level courses I have taken include International Business, International Relations, International Economics, Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering, Science and Technology Studies, Sociology, and Diplomacy.
Education
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
global studies
2011 – 2014
Honors and awards
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dean's list
I was on the dean's list for academic achievement every semester of my undergraduate degree.
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Global Studies Leader
One of the 10 chosen students in my major who represented the program to university students, faculty, and staff.
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Anna Jensen Scholarship
Academic achievement scholarship awarded by the University of Illinois for outstanding academic achievement in Scandinavian Studies
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FLAS Undergraduate Fellowship
Fellowship awarded by the United States Department of Education, in conjunction with the University of Illinois European Union Center, for the advanced study of the Swedish language
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First Catholic Slovak Ladies Undergraduate Scholarship
Scholarship awarded for outstanding undergraduate academic achievement
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First Catholic Slovak Ladies Graduate Scholarship
Scholarship awarded for outstanding graduate academic achievement
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Illinois Community Credit Union Graduate Scholarship
Scholarship awarded for outstanding graduate academic achievement
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University of Miami Academic Achievement Scholarship
Scholarship awarded for outstanding undergraduate academic achievement
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high honors
University of Illinois College of Liberal Arts and Sciences award for outstanding undergraduate achievement
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I am currently pursuing a dual-masters degree at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida in International Administration and a Masters of Science in Public Health. My current lab assistant position is in anesthesia technology creation and my masters thesis is on the societal impacts of undergoing routine surgical procedure involving gaseous anesthesia. After I finish my two masters degrees in Spring 2018, I plan to enroll in an MD/PHD program. My job goal is to become an anesthesiologist while working in biomedical anesthesia creation.
- Graduate school interests
I am currently enrolled in Graduate school at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida.
- Outside the classroom
I am a Preliminary Champion Irish Step Dancer and was a state champion in small group hip-hop dance. In my free time, I like to dance and play the viola. Pole vaulting was my sport of choice in high school, and I am still and avid runner/jumper today. I also enjoy reading, doing yoga, and playing with my rescue dog named, "Joe".
Experience
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swim instructor
Sunsational Swim School
Jan 2016 – Dec 2016
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model
Push Models
Jan 2016 – Dec 2016
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Marketing Manager
MDO Events
Mar 2015 – Dec 2015
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Leadership Development Trainee
Chicago Marketing
Nov 2014 – Mar 2015
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marketing intern
Rent the Runway
May 2013 – Aug 2014
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English Teacher
Basque Elementary School of Bilbao
Jan 2013 – Jun 2013
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Group Fitness Instructor
University of Illinois Campus Recreation
Aug 2012 – Jun 2014
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receptionist
Illinois Worknet Center
Aug 2010 – Aug 2011
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head lifeguard
Sycamore Park District
May 2010 – Sep 2013
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accounting intern
Congressman Bill Foster
May 2010 – Nov 2010
Volunteering
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Youth Mentor
The Chapman Partnership
Sep 2016 – Dec 2016
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Dog Foster Mom
Compassionate Pug Rescue
Feb 2016 – Dec 2016
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Volunteer
Feed My Starving Children
Jan 2007 – Aug 2010
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Kitchen Help
Hope Haven Homeless Shelter
Jan 2006 – Jan 2009
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Dog Walker
Tails Humane Society
Jan 2004 – Aug 2010
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
- Spanish Fluent
- Swedish Advanced
Additional information
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