Maisin Scholar, Class of 2012

School of the Arts High School

Central School of Speech and Drama

Major: Theater

Shakara is currently studying at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, England.  Shakara was one of two American students chosen to attend Central from the graduating class of 2012.

Maisin Scholar, Class of 2011

Balboa High School

University of California at Davis

Major: Sociology and International Relations

“I am currently wrapping up my last week studying abroad at Peking University and will be participating in the UC Davis Washington Program as an intern for the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.  I am super excited for what the future has in store for me!” – Victoria Chan

Maisin Scholar, Class of 2007

Lowell High School

Stanford University, Class of 2011

B.S. in Computer Science

Stanford University, Class of 2013

M.S. in Computer Science

Zahara was the Honor Award recipient in 2011.  She is currently working at Yahoo as a software engineer.

High School:  Galileo Academy of Science and Technology

College:  San Francisco State University

Area of Study:  Psychology

Career Goal:  Art Therapy/ Child Therapist

 

 

 

I’ve always loved school.  I wake up at 5:00 AM every day, take public transportation to school and arrive an hour before classes start.  During that time, I work on assignments, read, or study.  I want to use my experience and education to help other people who may be going through difficult times.  Everything I have been through serves as experience and ways I can improve in order to fulfill my dream.

Maisin Scholar, Class of 2008

Metropolitan Arts & Technology High School

California State University, Fullerton, Class of 2013

B.A. in Fine Arts

Currently working at the Walt Disney Animation Studios as a Character Technical Director Apprentice.  Previously worked at Titmouse Animation Studios, where he worked on a CG animated sequence for the movie Her, directed by Spike Jonez.

(Garrett Eves – bottom left in photograph)

Maisin Scholar, Class of 2009

George Washington High School

University of California, Berkeley, Class of 2013

B.A. in Environmental Economics and Policy and Chinese Language

Served as an Educational Advisor intern at The Maisin Scholar Award Office

Works as an Associate Consultant at Celerity Consulting Group

High School:  Lowell

College:  Westmont College

Area of Study:  Kinesiology

Career Goal:  Physical Therapist, Personal Trainer, or Sports Doctor

 

 

 

Every time I feel like giving up, I resolve to not quit. I study harder, practice harder, and push harder to ensure I rise above the distractions and animosities that surround me.  I need to share what I learned with others who are struggling. I want this new way of thinking to not only help me go far, I also want to bring people up and out with me.

High School:  Thurgood Marshall

College:  University of California, Davis

Area of Study:  Psychology

Career Goal:  Clinical Psychotherapist

 

 

 

I do not see a greater privilege more than helping and uplifting those around you. My experiences at Family Connection, made me decide with an unwavering certainty that I truly want a career where I can interact and connect with people and ultimately solve problems similar to my volunteer work. My dream career now, a career that can help others overcome barriers, is a psychiatrist.  I look forward to entering college, getting my degree in psychology, and working as a psychiatrist.

High School:  Gateway

College:  Sonoma State University

Area of Study:  Chemistry

Career Goal:  Pediatrician

 

 

 

Many people have been encouraging me to go to college and graduate including my parents, grandparents, and First Graduate. I want to fulfill their wish and make them proud of me. I want them to be happy for my success. I can’t do that without commitment.  I will use my education in order to make change on a global scale.