Honor Society® member
Mark Jallayu
Human Resource Intern at Thornton's Corporate Headquarter
- Indiana University Southeast
- Political Science
- Class of 2018
- New Albany, Indiana
Member since December 2014
About
My name is Mark Slah Jallayu. I came from Western Africa Liberia as a refugee in 2006. Coming to the United States has been a blessing for me. I had always dream to come here. America has taught me alot, including being tolerant of others inspite of our differences, dreaming big, and working hard to get to where I want to be in life. America is so different from my country. My eight years here through elementary, middle, and high school has been great. I've tried new things and I've study to understand the American society. I feel that I am part of the story of the millions that come here in search of opportunity. I strive everyday to achieve the best of myself. Along with support, I'll go as far as my dreams and hardwork will take me.
Education
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Indiana University Southeast
Political Science
2014 – 2018
Honors and awards
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Who's Who Award
A competitive senior award in high school
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Editor's Choice Award
I wrote a article on "Feeding The World's Poor" for TeenInk.com and it won Editor's Choice Award.
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Magazine Published
Two of my letter to the editor for TeenInks.com had all be published in the magazine that is send out to members.
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Iroquois Scholars
Among the best students in my school for two years in a row.
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Valuable contribution to Iroquois High School
Within my time at Iroquois, I managed to give back to Iroquois in numerous ways, which led to me winning Valuable contribution to IHS along with a $1,000 dollar scholarship.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Currently, I'm hoping to become either a criminal or civil rights lawyer.
- Graduate school interests
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
Indiana University Bloomington- Outside the classroom
My favorite hobbies are reading, writing, typing, dancing, playing soccer and football, and blogging on my blog.
Experience
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Human Resource Intern
Thornton's Corporate Headquarter
Jun 2014 – Aug 2014
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Assistant Writer
Indiana University Southeast Office Of Communication
Volunteering
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Homeless and Affordable housing group
Metro Youth Advocates
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Summit Advisory Board
Youth and Adult Voices in Action
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Co-Founder
Interact Club
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Initated and Spearheaded
Interact Club Teens for Jeans Drive
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Assist
Interact Club Cupid/Kosair Kids cards
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
Additional information
Organizations
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Indiana University Southeast Political Science Club
