Honor Society® member
Tala Maalouli
Stacks (returned library books to their proper place, checked availability of library books, and made sure the library was clean and representable (books are placed in the shelves properly and tables are clean and neat)) at J.Edgar & Louise S. Monroe Library
- Loyola University New Orleans
- Biology (Premed) / Computer Information Systems
- Class of 2018
- River Ridge, LA
Member since January 2016
About
I am a double major (Biology (Premed) and Computer Information Systems) sophomore at Loyola University New Orleans. I am also a twelve-year (soon to be thirteen) brain cancer survivor. I was diagnosed at 6 years old. I was treated at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. It is my dream to work at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as a pediatric neuro-oncologist and cure children with brain cancer. Working at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to "Find cures. Save children." is my way of giving back to them for curing me.
Education
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Archbishop Chapelle High School
2009 – 2014
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St. Clement of Rome School
2005 – 2009
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Victory Christian Academy
1999 – 2005
Honors and awards
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2nd place winner in French Poetry II
30th Annual Foreign Language Festival at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana
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Community Service Award
Completed over 100 service hours in the summer of 2012
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Academic Honor Roll Award (2010-2014)
Maintained honor roll status in high school (Archbishop Chapelle High School)
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Seraphim Award
four years (high school) of exemplary conduct, 2009 – 2013
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High School Diploma
Graduated from Archbishop Chapelle High School on May 23, 2014
Goals and interests
- Career goal
My intended job path is to be a Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
- Graduate school interests
After earning my two degrees from Loyola University New Orleans, I plan to attend medical school at Emory University Medical School in Atlanta, GA.
- Outside the classroom
I have many hobbies: biking, swimming, programming, and community service. The best of my hobbies is possessing technology skills. Technology is a great interest of mine. I am the "IT personnel" around my household. Whenever there is a problem with technology (wifi; tablet, iPhone, or computer malfunction) around the house, they call me and I get the issue fixed.
Experience
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Stacks (returned library books to their proper place, checked availability of library books, and made sure the library was clean and representable (books are placed in the shelves properly and tables are clean and neat))
J.Edgar & Louise S. Monroe Library
Jan 2015 – Apr 2015
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Cared for children ages 4 mos to 2 years old
Whelan Children's Center
Aug 2014 – Dec 2014
Volunteering
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Boo at the Zoo - supervised children's game and toddler painting stations
Children's Hospital New Orleans
Oct 2014 – Oct 2015
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Brought specimens to the lab, brought lunch and dinner to the patients, and performed clerical work
Tulane Lakeside Hospital (Inpatient Rehabilitation)
Jun 2013 – Jul 2013
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Cooked dinner for cancer patients
American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge
Oct 2011 – Feb 2015
Languages
- Arabic Fluent
- English (US) Fluent
- French (France) Intermediate
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