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Portrait of Rikenley Michel

Honor Society® member

Rikenley Michel

Tutor at Police Athletic League of North Miami

  • Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale
  • Public Administration
  • Class of 2019
  • North Miami, Florida

Member since March 2016

About

My name is Rikenley Michel. I am completing my Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration at Florida International University. My college experience has been challenging and adventurous. During my undergraduate career, I have been involved in numerous honor societies and service organizations both on campus and the community. At one of the honor societies, I was the Outreach and Fundraising Director. As a student leader, I led the honor society to earn the President’s Volunteer Service Group Award for the first time in the last ten years. I enjoy giving back through community service. I have volunteered for events such as the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service; Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk; and numerous Blood Drives that have benefited the South Florida community. I have made the Dean’s List on numerous occasions during my undergraduate studies. In the past, I have been the recipient of numerous short-term scholarship opportunities such Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship.

Education

  • Florida International University

    Public Administration

    2017 – 2019

  • Miami Dade College

    Biology

    2015 – 2017

Honors and awards

  • Police Athletic League Mayor’s Gala Trophy

  • Ortega Foundation Scholar

  • American Dream Scholar

  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

  • Dean's List

Goals and interests

Career goal

I am currently enrolled as a full-time student. Right now, I am exploring different internship and job opportunities within the non-profit and public sector to gain more experience. I eventually would like to own a non-profit organization to assist underrepresented groups with opportunities to participate in exchange and study abroad programs.

Graduate school interests

I am currently undecided about going to grad school after my undergrad studies.

Outside the classroom

Photography, writing essays, fitness and travel.

Experience

  • Tutor

    Police Athletic League of North Miami

    Sep 2015 – Jun 2016

Volunteering

  • Outreach and Fundraising Director

    Phi Theta Kappa

    Feb 2016 – May 2017

  • Resident Volunteer

    Fountain Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center

    Oct 2014 – Nov 2014

  • Peer Leader

    College Summit

    Jun 2014 – Jun 2015

Languages

  • Spanish Beginner
  • French (France) Beginner

Additional information