Brianna Jorgenson
Follow messageUniversity of California Irvine Class of 2015
FONTANA, CA
One word to sum me up would be this: compssionate.
I believe in people. I believe people can do anything if they have their hearts set on it. Nothing bothers me more than ignorance and apathy do. I strive to be a better person everyday, not merely for my own benefit but also to set an example for those around me. I understand that no one is perfect and embrace the idea that there is always more room to grow, because therein lies the ability to succeed. While conflict is often frustrating, I welcome it because it brings out true character. In tough situations I pride myself in always standing for my morals and believing in the goodness in others. Sometimes all it takes to make someone change, to help them grow into better people, is simply believing in them; believing that they can change the world. Sometimes we just need a little push, and that's a gift I want to give to people.
I believe in people. I believe people can do anything if they have their hearts set on it. Nothing bothers me more than ignorance and apathy do. I strive to be a better person everyday, not merely for my own benefit but also to set an example for those around me. I understand that no one is perfect and embrace the idea that there is always more room to grow, because therein lies the ability to succeed. While conflict is often frustrating, I welcome it because it brings out true character. In tough situations I pride myself in always standing for my morals and believing in the goodness in others. Sometimes all it takes to make someone change, to help them grow into better people, is simply believing in them; believing that they can change the world. Sometimes we just need a little push, and that's a gift I want to give to people.
Extracurricular
- Member
- Junior Varsity Volleyball 2007 to 2009
- I participated on the JV Volleyball team at my high school and I enjoyed it a lot. The team was really great together; we're like one big family. We talk about everything and encourage each other all the time in order to keep our spirits high. Even though
- Member
- California Scholarship Federation 2007 to 2008
- The California Scholarship Federation is a great club that gives me an opportunity to participate in community activities and get to know more of the aspiring students at Etiwanda.
- Member
- Link Crew 2009 to 2011
- Link Crew is an amazing program at Etiwanda that I'm glad to be a part of. It gives students a chance to become more involved with the school and also to help the incoming Freshman become acquainted with their new "home" for the next four years. It helps
- Piano Performances
- In my Freshman and Sophomore years I performed pieces on the piano in front of an audience. I love the feeling of the crowd watching as I play my rehearsed piece and the sound of the applause when I've finished. Although performing can be a little nerve-w
- Member
- Key Club - Community Service 2007 to 2009
- Community service club
- Member
- Varsity Volleyball 2009 to 2010
- Volleyball
- Pianist
- Glee Club 2010 to Now
- A group of musicians/singers jamming together and preparing for performances.
- Member
- Tri-Unite 2010 to Now
- Helping the impoverished and improving the community.
- Historian
- Positively Pink 2010 to 2011
- Helping promote cancer awareness and to support cancer research and patients.
- Member
- National Honor Society 2009 to Now
- Community service club for students with high academic standards.
- Member
- PURE Youth Group 2010 to Now
- A youth group at my local christian church based on interpreting biblical passages, supporting people, participating in and helping improve the community, and building character.
- Member
- Habibi Belly Dance 2011 to Now
- Belly dance lessons to prepare for performances.
- Member
- American Red Cross 2010 to Now
- Community service club that works with the national American Red Cross association.
- Team member
- Intramural Sports: Volleyball 2011 to Now
Experience
- Team member
- Mesa Commons Dining (Restaurant-Food Services)
- 2012 to Now
- Model
- Abercrombie and Fitch (Retail)
- 2011 to 2011
- Team member
- Manila Sunset Grille (Restaurant-Food Services)
- 2008 to 2010
Education
- High School
- Etiwanda High School
- College
- University of California Irvine
Honors & Awards
Dean's Honor List: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
AP Scholar
Academic Scholar
Cum Laude
Most Improved Player: Junior Varsity Volleyball
Best Defensive Player: JV Volleyball
Volleyball Varsity Letter
AP Scholar
Academic Scholar
Cum Laude
Most Improved Player: Junior Varsity Volleyball
Best Defensive Player: JV Volleyball
Volleyball Varsity Letter
Specialties & Skills
I taught myself how to play the piano, am in all rigorous courses at my high school on top of participating in a variety of clubs including community service and dance clubs, and I stay fit by playing sports like volleyball in my spare time.
Info
Basic
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Last Update:
April 15, 2012
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Gender:
Female
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Birthday:
January 4
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Religious:
Nondenominational Christian
Background
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Ethnicity:
Asian // Caucasian or White
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Heritage:
Filipino
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Citizenship:
US Citizen
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Fluent Language:
English
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Hometown:
FONTANA
Interests
- Business & Economics
- Education
- Religion
- Film & Video
- Health & Medicine
- Humanities
- General Business
- Music
- Digital Arts
- Public Service
- Social Sciences
- Graphic Design
- Visual Arts & Design
- Photography
- FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs
- Investment Club
- Junior Achievement
Favorites
- Movies:
The Hunger Games,A Knight's Tale, Fly Away Home, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Tarzan, Wall-e, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Pursuit of Happyness, What Happens in Vegas, A Walk to Remember
- TV Shows:
How I Met Your Mother, Modern Family, Nikita, Vampire Diaries, Grey's Anatomy, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Friends. Anything on the history, discovery, or crime investigations and forensics channels.
- Music:
Everything with a good message and lyrics, or a good beat to dance to.
- Websites:
Facebook is my favorite because it's easier to keep in touch with people.
- Quotes:
Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you help them to become what they are capable of being.
- Books:
The Hunger Games, The Eragon Cycle, Harry Potter Series, Orson Scott Card's novels, Atlas Shrugged, Anthem, The Host
