Difference between revisions of "User:Kvandyk"
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| − | I | + | ===About Me=== |
| + | ==Pre-Collegiate Life== | ||
| + | On April 6th, 1997, I was born to John and Marianne Van Dyk in Marlton, New Jersey. I attended public elementary and middle school, and then chose to attend Bishop Eustace Preparatory School for high school. In school, I always had a penchant for math and science courses; however, I balanced my interests with various extracurricular activities. I have played the violin since the age of 7. I have participated in my school's chamber and pit orchestras, the All South Jersey Orchestra, and the Rowan Youth Orchestra, in which I was concertmaster for two years. Around the time that I began playing the violin, I also learned to swim. During high school, I swam year round and on my school's team. One of the fondest memories of my senior year includes leading my team to state championship as captain. Among playing the violin and swimming, I was part of the National Honor Society, president of the Math Club, and editor-in-chief of the yearbook. I discovered my passion for biomedical engineering while volunteering at Kennedy Hospital and Voorhees Pediatrics Facility. | ||
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| + | ==College Life== | ||
| + | I applied to Duke's Pratt School of Engineering early decision and was elated to be accepted in early December. So far at Duke, I've explored my interest in engineering and travelling abroad by joining Duke Engineers for International Development. I've also joined the club swimming team, the Chronicle, and | ||
Revision as of 04:03, 11 September 2015
About Me
Pre-Collegiate Life
On April 6th, 1997, I was born to John and Marianne Van Dyk in Marlton, New Jersey. I attended public elementary and middle school, and then chose to attend Bishop Eustace Preparatory School for high school. In school, I always had a penchant for math and science courses; however, I balanced my interests with various extracurricular activities. I have played the violin since the age of 7. I have participated in my school's chamber and pit orchestras, the All South Jersey Orchestra, and the Rowan Youth Orchestra, in which I was concertmaster for two years. Around the time that I began playing the violin, I also learned to swim. During high school, I swam year round and on my school's team. One of the fondest memories of my senior year includes leading my team to state championship as captain. Among playing the violin and swimming, I was part of the National Honor Society, president of the Math Club, and editor-in-chief of the yearbook. I discovered my passion for biomedical engineering while volunteering at Kennedy Hospital and Voorhees Pediatrics Facility.
College Life
I applied to Duke's Pratt School of Engineering early decision and was elated to be accepted in early December. So far at Duke, I've explored my interest in engineering and travelling abroad by joining Duke Engineers for International Development. I've also joined the club swimming team, the Chronicle, and
