LOS RIOS MESATRANSFER BIOGRAPHY – SPRING 2014
I am an enrolled MESA member at ARC ____ CRC ____ SCC ____
1. Statement Included in the Los Rios MESA Awards Reception Program
Name :
Major:
Name of Transfer University:
(We know that this may not be final. Identify what you believe is your most likely transfer school)
Statement of your accomplishments (100 WORDS ONLY):
In the white space below, write a brief narrative from your own perspective. It likely would include statements such as “While a student at ARC, I earned...; or I received... or I have...”
You may choose to include academic accomplishments such as GPA earned, awards and scholarships received, internships completed, conferences or summer research programs attended. Personal or family accomplishments that relate to your success are important also. Membership or leadership in campus clubs or organizations, participation as a tutor or group study leader, contributing as a MESA student assistant or tutor/PA are all possible items to include. Community recognition includes volunteer service for community organizations, including schools, religious organizations, or non-profit organizations. (See examples on page 2)
2. Photo
Photos are included in the Awards Reception program. Please also submit a digital file of a “head and shoulders” photo of yourself. If you cannot get such a photo, schedule a time with your clerk to have one taken.
3. Please circle your preferred T-shirt size - S M L XL XXL XXXL
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR STATEMENT AND THE PHOTO FILE BY:
APRIL 3, 2014
Email both this form and your picture if you have one to:
ARC: Matthew RegisterCRC: Miguel LemusSCC: MESA Clerk
CCMesaClerk @scc.losrios.edu
Thank you!
“SAMPLES”
We are proud of all MESA transfer students, knowing that personal circumstances and therefore accomplishments vary enormously. Tell us what you are proud of accomplishing while a Los Rios student or MESA member. Below are samples to consider as you prepare your statement.
Name:
Major:
Transfer School:
Accomplishments:
I returned to school after several years working, continuing to work more than 30 hours per week while caring for two beautiful daughters, and still completing my degree and am preparing to transfer. I had little time for additional activities, but I visited the ARC MESA center every chance possible and contributed whenever I could.
Name:
Major:
Transfer School:
Accomplishments:
I have been a proud CRC MESA member, tutor, CRC MESA Student Co-coordinator. I volunteered at the Birthing Project Clinic in Sacramento and with SUMMA at the Intergenerational Health Fair, Health Career Association. I have earned the CRC African American Honors Award, Frontier Communication Math, Science, and Engineering Award, Dr. Queen Randall’s Excellence Award and School’s Financial Credit Union Award.
Name:
Major:
Transfer School:
Accomplishments:
I earned a solid high B GPA while working more than 20 hours per week. “A” in Physics 421! Never missed a Chem lecture or lab. Beacon tutor two semesters. Regular volunteer at SALAM Islamic Center. Summer soccer coach for Sacramento Special Olympics.
Name:
Major:
Transfer School:
Accomplishments:
Phi Theta Kappa Society member, President’s Honors Award, volunteer for SETA Head Start and Smythe Elementary School, Intern for Sacramento County Coroner’s Office, SCC MESA member, SCC MESA scholar.
Reminder! These statements will be part of the MESA Awards program distributed to faculty, administrators, parents and guests. Make sure your statement is tasteful and appropriate for the occasion.