Honor Society® member
Laken Creed
Farm Hand at Hedge Farm Pilot Mountain, NC Currently Employed
- Biology
- Class of 2023
- North Carolina
Member since March 2022
About
I am a dedicated biology student with a focus in environmental biology. I am from rural North Carolina. Farming and gardening have always been large parts of my life and I want to use my education to pursue a career in these areas. When I am not in school or at work, I am working in my garden, as it is one of the things in my life that makes me the happiest. I am also familiar with agriculture as I have multiple family members in the industry and I also work on a farm. Overall, my upbringing within these areas is responsible for my education and career choices. I am using my college experience to become more educated with the scientific side of agriculture and to broaden my skill level.
Education
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Appalachian State University
Evolution, Ecology and Environmental Biology
2021 – 2023
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Surry Community College
Associate in Arts
2019 – 2021
Honors and awards
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Salutatorian
Surry Central High School
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President's List
Surry Community College
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Chancellor's List
Appalachian State University
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Dean's List
Appalachian State University
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Plant Geneticist
- Graduate school interests
Plant breeding and genetics,
Agriculture and
Sustainability- Outside the classroom
I enjoy working in my garden to grow a wide variety of fruits, vegetables and flowers. I also enjoy being outside and going on hikes.
Experience
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Farm Hand
Hedge Farm Pilot Mountain, NC Currently Employed
May 2022 – Jun 2022
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Campus Dining Employee
Appalachian State University
Oct 2021 – Jun 2022
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Sales Associate
Cracker Barrel Mount Airy, NC
Jun 2020 – Jun 2022
Volunteering
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Gave tours to new students and their parents of the school to help them become more familiar with campus.
National Honor Society
May 2020 – May 2021
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Created various digital infographics including invitations and flyers for school events, faculty members and other community members.
National Technical Honor Society
May 2020 – May 2021
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Assisted in school fundraisers by creating various pieces of art, props, decorations, etc.
National Art Honor Society
Aug 2019 – May 2021
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Worked concessions to provide food for special Olympics athletes, students, parents and visitors.
Special Olympics
Apr 2019
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
