Mallory McLaughlin

2021
Hello! I am seventeen years old and currently live in Los Angeles, California. Growing up, I was homeschooled due to the busy schedule of my family. Two of my sisters have an extremely rare disease, HBSL, which often causes us to be in and out of the hospital for doctor appointments, procedures, and surgeries. Though this limited the social experience of a "regular" school for me, I feel blessed to have had the chance to pursue my academics at my own speed while also being able to remain engaged with family matters. Due to this flexibility, I completed the CHSPE exam and graduated at fourteen years old. Prior to turning fifteen I enrolled in courses at Glendale Community College, set my educational plan, and began striving to do my best work possible. Currently, at seventeen, I am graduating from GCC with an Associates of Arts degree for transfer to Woodbury University to eventually achieve a BA at nineteen years old. I can not express how much I appreciate this and the amount of excitement I am filled with to have the opportunity to take my education seriously, with pride. The next couple of years that I will be spending as part of the Woodbury family is something I am over-the-moon about, and I know that this is exactly where I am supposed to be, that this path is the one I am meant to explore. Being a member of the Honor Society is such a wonderful scope of accomplishment for me, and I am happy that I can consider this organization to be part of my educational journey as well. To know that I have the incredible support of my family, the resources of Honor Society, and the opportunities provided by GCC and Woodbury University, I feel immensely grateful to seek the education and career that will shape who I am as a person.