Thanks to 16 donors, Shakeema is attending Discover Hopkins

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Lives in New York City

Interested in Science and Technology

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“Thank you so much for donating. Normally I’m not the type to ask for money as a favor, but this was one favor that I knew I had to ask for. I didn’t want to miss this incredible opportunity just for a lack of money. Now I have the reassurance that somebody has listened to me and believes I deserve the chance to pursue my dreams. You’ve made me feel really lucky.” —Shakeema, May 2, 2012

Shakeema’s Supporters (16)

Comments (8)

Have a great time in the summer program at Hopkins! It looks like it will be an amazing experience for you. Can't wait to read about it!

Dan & Carol Ritchie
Carol, Fort Mill, SC 5/2/2012

Always glad to support the sciences. Have a good time.
Michelle, Jersey City, NJ 5/1/2012

Good luck, Shakeema! You're almost there! :)
Emily, Los Angeles, CA 5/1/2012

Shakeema's Updates (2 posts)

Sharing a Passion

In the Discover Hopkins Program, I wish to learn social skills that will help me adapt to college and become an independent person. I also wish to learn the essentials of being a forensic psychologist so that I can make sure that this is the career I really want to pursue. I am most excited about getting the chance to meet new people who are interested and passionate about the same things as me because it means that I can have intellectual conversations with people who understand this field of study. The idea of getting to live on an actual college campus is really exciting to me because I have never lived on one and this will help me get a better feel for what college life will be like. While I attend I hope to increase my individuality and learn to share my ideas without being dependent

Posted on 07/05/2012

A Career in Forensic Psychology

Being at Johns Hopkins was one of the most eye-opening experiences of my life. I was often pushed out of my comfort zone and it helped me grow so much as a person. I made so many new friends that I still keep in contact with, and my professor was one of the most amazing teachers I've ever had. The trips were awesome: we went to a mental health clinic, a sleep disorders clinic, a detention center, and many more places. The workload was not as difficult as I expected it to be, but of course that was only after I learned how to manage my time. Johns Hopkins University has such a warm environment and I never wanted to leave. At the end of those two weeks nobody wanted to leave, but it definitely was an experience to remember. I am now considering a career in forensic psychology! Thank you!

Posted on 08/20/2012