Honor Society® member
Akaisha Cook
Finance Assistant at Catherine Cortez Masto Senatorial Campaign
- University of Nevada- Las Vegas
- International Business
- Class of 2015
- Las Vegas, Nevada
Member since December 2015
About
To begin, I am not a traditional student. Once I graduated high school, with a 3.7 GPA, attending a career and technical academy majoring in Biotechnology, even receiving an award titled, "Outstanding Senior: Biology Department," I decided not to attend college the following semester. Once coming to my senses, I applied for the Honors College at my University, and am now an International Business major with a minor in communications and music technologies, maintaining a 3.o GPA. In addition to my studies, I work, am an intern on a senatorial campaign and volunteer with various projects around my school campus and my community. Not to mention, I take the bus and carpool to school in order to try and help the environment. I am different, far from the traditional student and am succeeding. I believe my story thus far exemplifies that of a student a part of such a prestigious group, such as Honor Society.
Education
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
International Business
2014 – 2018
Honors and awards
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Student of the Month: Foreign Language Department
Excelled in the learning Spanish, particularly in oral presentations utilizing what was taught during the semester
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Student of the Month: Science Department
Excelled showcasing in depth understanding of the knowledge taught in biological coursework, pertaining to genetics, chemistry and biology.
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African American Scholar Recognition
One of the handful of Black students in Clark County District recognized for my academic achievement.
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Outstanding Senior: Science Department
Recognized for my in depth knowledge of the biological sciences in the Biotechnology program area
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Lewis Family Honors Scholarship Award
Based upon my GPA, the funds provided pay for school related expenses
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Millenium Scholarship
Awarded to high school graduates of Nevada with a GPA of at least 3.0
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I plan on being the CEO of a company in which specializes in getting the youth of the 21st century into college regardless of their circumstances rather it be challenges arising from their environment in terms of their life at home, financial hindrances or moral complications.
- Graduate school interests
I would like to attend graduate school at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China as a Schwarzman Scholar, a program tailored towards providing students with a cultural immersion of China in order to better understand the nation and its people. Through the university's graduate program, I will receive my Master's degree in Business.
- Outside the classroom
I love music. I write music and play it. Currently, I am learning how to play the piano. Additionally, I am learning how to bring my music to life by minoring in music technologies, so I will know how to operate the machinery involved in recording studios.
Experience
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Finance Assistant
Catherine Cortez Masto Senatorial Campaign
Oct 2015 – Jan 2016
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To-Go Server/ Hostess
Mimi's Cafe
Aug 2014 – Jan 2016
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Intern - Document Control
Janix
Sep 2013 – Dec 2013
Volunteering
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Currency Documentation
National Communications Student Association
Jan 2015 – May 2015
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Various Postitions
Word of Life Christian Center
Nov 2013 – Jan 2016
Languages
- Spanish Intermediate
- English (US) Advanced
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