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Portrait of MALINDA PAULS

Honor Society® member

MALINDA PAULS

  • BS in Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity
  • Class of 2025
  • PHILADELPHIA, PA

Member since July 2022

About

Extremely hard-working first-generation college student. I am a full-time undergraduate student at Strayer University. I am also a junior, and my program is Information Technology Cybersecurity. I belong to five Honor Societies listed in my profile and obtained certificates for them. I also have an IT Pro Certificate, and there will be more. My GPA is 4.00 on a 4.0 scale, which has qualified me for the President's List for Strayer University over six times. I also received an Honor Roll certificate once and over eighteen micro-credentials. The micro-credentials are Python Programming, Criminal Justice Investigations, Crime Detection and Prevention Basics, Peer Mentor Peer, Stress Management, et cetera.
I aim to continue receiving President's List awards for a 4.0 GPA. My ultimate goal is to graduate summa cum laude. A Latin phrase that means "with the highest praise". It is the highest of three academic honors recognized in the United States and some other countries. Depending on the institution, it is typically awarded to graduates in the top 5% of their class. I have also spoken with recruiters of the JWMI MBA program for Strayer University. It's a Harvard-reviewed business program. I have researched other master's programs at Strayer University and am interested in the MS in Science program. I will consider my potential career path more as I complete my BS in Science.
I have overcome countless odds, all while facing hardships. I would love to continue to break barriers and negative stereotypes. I see myself being able to work in any tech-related field. I would also love to become an entrepreneur, offering a service or product that changes the world. One day, I hope to be able to provide scholarships to others. I have considerable debt for pursuing my dreams, but I couldn't see my life without goals. In conclusion, education is worth it, and I plan to put it forward for those who assist me with my future posts. Thank you for your consideration and time.

Education

  • Strayer University

    BS in Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity

    2019 – 2025

Honors and awards

  • President's List (over Six times) Certificates Strayer University

    Outstanding scholastic achievement and any eligible student whose cumulative GPA is 4.0 is placed on the president’s list.

  • Honor Roll (one time) Certificates Strayer University

    Outstanding scholastic achievement eligible students with a 3.5 to 3.74 cumulative GPA are placed on the honor roll.

  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Certificate

    Be enrolled in an institution that has a Phi Theta Kappa chapter Have completed at least 12 hours of coursework toward an associate or bachelor’s degree or at least 6 hours of coursework toward a 1-year certificate Generally, have a cumulative 3.5 GPA.

  • Honor Society/ Honor Society.org Certificate

    Honor Society is a distinction for undergraduate achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.4 (graduate) on a 4.0 scale.

  • The Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement SCLA Certificate

    Distinction and recognition achieve a minimum GPA of 2.70 (undergraduate) or 3.4 (graduate) on a 4.0 scale.

  • The National Society of Collegiate Scholars Certificate NSCS

    Membership in NSCS is by invitation and extended to undergraduate students that attain at least a cumulative 3.4 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale.

  • Golden Key International Honour Certificate

    Top 15% of college and university sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as top-performing graduate students in all fields of study, based solely on their academic achievements.

  • TestOut IT Fundamentals Pro Certificate

    Foundational concepts related to computer hardware and software, networking, databases, programming, information systems, and data security.

Goals and interests

Career goal

Cybersecurity/ Entrepreneur/Business/Medical/Technology

Graduate school interests

Strayer University JWMI MBA or an MS in Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity.

Outside the classroom

Art Music Cultural Studies

Volunteering

  • VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE • COLLECTIVE PEERP-PEER MENTOR PROGRAM STRAYER UNVERSITY HONOR SOCIETIES • PTK PHI THETA KAPPA • SCLA • HONORSOCIETY.ORG • NSCS • GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL

    Strayer University

    Oct 2019 – Oct 2025

Languages

  • English (US) Fluent