Dorothea Trotter's student profile

New College of Florida Class of 2013

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Nose in a book, heart on sleeve, always on the run
I was born with a cleft palate and lip right after the fall of the USSR. It is difficult to escape an identity constricted by that, but somehow, through writing, running, and volunteering I manage that. I spend more time in the library than in my bed, but I take part in the social aspects of my school as well, from German club to the soccer field. Learning is my biggest hobby and homework my full-time job. Attending college allows me to do both without boundaries. I am characterized by my tolerance for others, and the wisdom I have gained from my experiences. I am more than a test score.

Experience

Student Writing Assistant (SWA)
New College of Florida Writing Resource Center (Professional Services)
2010 to Now
I work with five of my fellow SWAs to provide students with the resources, space, and mentorship to write anything from cover letters to dissertations.

Resident Adviser
New College of Florida (Human Resources)
2010 to 2011
I listed this position as one in human resource because, for one full year, I was. I was a resource for condoms, toilet paper, and advice. Yet I also gave a lot of advice when I saw someone needed it, and I tried to organize fun events for my fellow stude

Secretary to the President of the Federation of German American Clubs
Federation of German American Clubs (Nonprofit-Social Services)
2008 to 2008
For two weeks I served as the secretary to Mrs. Annette Thor in preparation for the German-American Festival on the 4th of July, 2008 in Berlin, Germany

Sidewalker, Stall worker
Horses and the Handicapped of South Florida
2007 to 2009
This was volunteering rather than a paid-position--though, I lie. I was paid in feelings of awe and inspiration that I will carry with me. The horses were fun to work with, but the beautiful students reminded me throughout high school what is important in

Education

High School

Deerfield Beach High School

College

New College of Florida
to Now

Honors & Awards

Emily Dietrich Award for excellence in history
AP Scholar of Distinction
Florida League of IB School Scholarship Recipient
National Cleft Palate Scholarship Recipient
Florida Cleft-Palate Association Scholarship Recipient
4-time MVP Cross Country
2-time MVP track and field
Most valuable defender high school varsity soccer
National Honor Society member

Specialties & Skills

I make a mean batch of extra dark brownies, and I paint watercolors for fun, but I am also a writer and a thinker. I do most of my deepest thinking while out on the road, running anywhere from three to thirteen miles. Yet I juggle soccer balls too, participating in pick-up games even if I don't have shoes on. I am extremely interested in different cultures and translation studies. My studies lead me to believe more and more that world peace is the norm, but nothing is normal. Thus I try to listen to people, and at least spread peace in my own circle of happenstance.