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Portrait of Meya Mate

Honor Society® member

Meya Mate

crew trainer at mcdonald's corporation

  • University of Texas at Arlington
  • Biology and Education
  • Class of 2018
  • Fort Worth, Texas

Member since January 2017

About

Hello, my name is Sara Mate and I am a Biology major. I started off aiming to become a P.A. but somewhere along the road things happened. But non the less, I still am pursing a career in science. I've been raised in Texas the majority of my life and if my parents taught me anything thus far is hard work and education will get you far. Being from a different country actually as opened my eyes to the endless possibilities and opportunities that the United States offers and allows me to be as humble as I am in all that I do. At the current moment I have two jobs and go to school full-time so I have quit a load on my plate. But I figured why not invest in my future now and relax in it later? I'm going to be pursing a degree in biology and in education/teaching with the U-Teach program that is offered at University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). I want to be able to help students achieve their goals and master math and science which are the two leading subjects the U.S. was once the leader of and now we have fallen behind and I want to bring us back up. Furthermore with my biology degree I plan to pursue a career in radiology where I can still be in the health field which was my primary intention. Either way, I will be making a difference in people's lives and I'm honored to be choosing to do so.

Education

  • the university of texas at arlington

    biology

    2016 – 2018

Honors and awards

  • national honor society

    I was awarded the National Honor Society Award for great academic standing

  • Metro Port Rotary Scholarship

  • University Interscholastic League Scholarship

  • Elizabeth School District 58 Scholarship

  • NISD Education Foundation Encouraging Excellence

Goals and interests

Career goal

I intend to become a science teacher and a radiologist.

Graduate school interests

After I complete my Bachelor's degree I plan to get my master's in education and go to a 2-yr accredited school to get my radiologist license/certificate.

Outside the classroom

I enjoy cooking! With my hectic schedule cooking is a sort of soothing relaxation for me. I also love to write. I've written quite a few poems and I also love to read because it engages my imagination and challenges it to see beyond the pages and words on the page. I also enjoy watching movies. I'm pretty old school so I still go to the stores to actually "buy the movies" on DVD instead of watching Netflix or whatnot like everyone else. I like to travel, but only by plane. I already don't like the wait so to put me in a car is worst so airplane is faster. I like to go to museums and see art because it stimulates my creativity since I'm more of a visual learner and I definitely enjoy a good laugh so comedy places are sure enough in my book.

Experience

  • crew trainer

    mcdonald's corporation

    Jun 2015 – Jan 2017

  • sales associate

    dillard's

    Aug 2014 – Jan 2017

Volunteering

  • Volunteer/Passed out t-shirts, drinks, food, etc

    Justin Civic Foundation

    Oct 2013

  • Volunteer/ Helped the community by cleaning and donating needed items.

    The Big Event 2013

    Apr 2013

  • Member

    National Honor Society Inductees Ceremony

    Mar 2013

  • Volunteer/We went around in a bus in the community and helped clean and donate things to the less fortunate.

    The Big Event 2012

    Apr 2012

  • Volunteer/Helped Freshman set up and prepare for their "School of the Future" project presentation as I did when I was a freshman in the STEM Academy at Northwest High School

    STEM Academy Showcase

    Jan 2012

  • Volunteer

    Harriet Creek Fall Festival

    Oct 2011

  • Volunteer

    Justin Creek Elementary

    Oct 2011

  • Keep School Free of Criminals

    Crime Stoppers

    Sep 2011 – Jun 2012

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced
  • French (France) Fluent
  • Spanish Intermediate

Additional information

  • Natural Kinks at UTA

  • Honor Soceity at UTA

  • U-Teach Program at UTA