Meghan Conroy
Follow messageUniversity of South Carolina--Columbia Class of 2014
WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ
Hey, I'm Meghan! I'm a Jersey girl born and raised, but southern belle at heart. I'm always reading or writing. I thrive on trying new things, regardless of how weird they may be. I have been horseback riding and working with horses for nine years, and I never plan to stop. Sports are my life; friends always joke that I'm a man trapped in a woman's body. I'm double majoring in Anthropology and Criminal Justice at the University of South Carolina. Go Gamecocks! I firmly believe that laughter is the best medicine; I use it to cure everything. God Bless America! (:
Extracurricular
- Active participant
- Horseback riding 2000 to Now
- I have been horseback riding and competing since the age of 8. My family is involved in a racing partnership, as well.
- Javelin/Distance running
- Spring Track & Field 2007 to 2010
- I threw the javelin in my freshmen year, skipped my sophomore year because of schoolwork, and picked up distance running for my junior and senior years.
- Active participant
- Sailing 2004 to Now
- My family has a sailboat, as do a few of my good friends. I have been sailing for years, and I love it. I plan on taking some time off prior to grad school and doing some sailing.
- Executive Board Member
- Students Against Destructive Decisions 2006 to 2010
- All four years of my high school career, I was an active member of SADD and worked my way up in the club, becoming an exec board member by my junior year.
- Member
- American Cancer Society 2006 to 2010
- Every year in mid-June, the members of the club camp out in tents overnight at a local school and raise money for the American Cancer Society. I performed at three benefit concerts for ACS.
- Indian Dancer
- World Language Club 2007 to 2008
- I participated in the International Fair for two years at my school, performing a choreographed Indian dance with other students.
- Representative
- Student Council 2006 to 2010
- In freshmen year, I participated in student council events and helped frequently. In sophomore through senior years, I was elected as a student council representative.
- Participant
- Ethics Bowl 2008 to 2009
- The Ethics Bowl competition was held at the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. My team and I debated the ethics, values, and morality of topics such as steroid use in sports, use of medications to treat ADHD, and using social networking sites like Facebook to screen potential employees and students.
- Volunteer
- Jersey Shore Medical Center 2007 to 2010
- I volunteered in various departments, ranging from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to the Cardiovascular Rehab center.
- Victory Stables
- I assisted other riding students in preparation of their lessons and I cared for the horses.
- School for Children with Hidden Intelligence
- I worked some hours and volunteered, as well, at SCHI. I was a physical and occupational therapy assistant.
- Teacher
- St. Michael's Church 2008 to 2010
- I taught a Catholic religion class to first and third grade students at St. Michael's church.
- President
- World Language Honor Society- Spanish Division 2009 to 2010
- Founding Member/Mentor
- Capstone Scholar Mentor/Mentee Problem 2011 to Now
- I'm a Capstone Scholar at USC and I worked with the vice principal of Capstone to create the Capstone Scholars Mentor/Mentee program and I was selected as a Mentor to help incoming freshman scholars adjust to life at Carolina.
- Magellan Apprentice
- Undergraduate Research 2011 to Now
- I was awarded the Magellan Apprentice scholarship of $2,000 to work on my research project on the psychological and emotional effects of female genital mutilation on the women who undergo the procedure.
Experience
- Secretary
- Comprehensive Neuropsychological Specialties (Health Care)
- 2006 to 2010
- I worked for CNS as a secretary. I interacted with patients, billed, and completed other secretarial duties. I was also instructed in neuropsychological testing and the duties of a psychologist.
- Hostess
- The Turning Point Restaurant (Restaurant-Food Services)
- 2006 to 2007
- I seated customers and did whatever necessary to make their dining experience successful.
- Server
- Chill Ice Cream (Restaurant-Food Services)
- 2007 to 2007
- I served ice cream and other food items offered at the shop to customers. I also took inventory, decorated cakes, and cleaned.
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- School for Children with Hidden Intelligence (Health Care)
- 2008 to 2009
- I assisted the physical and occupational therapists with their treatment of the students at the school.
- Unpaid Intern
- Shore Orthopaedics (Health Care)
- 2009 to 2010
- I served as an intern under Dr. Lance Markbreiter, an orthopaedic surgeon whose main focuses were the knee, ankle, and foot.
- Server/Cashier
- Carvel Ice Cream (Restaurant-Food Services)
- 2009 to 2010
- I served customers, took inventory, restocked, decorated and made cakes, and was a cashier.
Education
- College
Honors & Awards
Capstone Scholar; Magellan Apprentice
Specialties & Skills
I have won various awards while competing in equestrian sports. I have stopped competing recently to focus on my academics, but I hope to begin again someday soon!
Info
Basic
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Last Update:
May 16, 2011
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Gender:
Female
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Birthday:
July 27
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Religious:
Catholic
Background
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Ethnicity:
Caucasian or White
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Heritage:
English // Irish // Polish
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Citizenship:
US Citizen
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Fluent Language:
English // Spanish
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Hometown:
WEST LONG BRANCH
Interests
- Law
- Political Science & Government
- Health & Medicine
- Social Sciences
Favorites
- Movies:
300, Iron Man, Accepted, Superbad, Batman Begins, Slumdog Millionaire, 10 Things I Hate About You, and Wimbledon.
- TV Shows:
Anything on ESPN, 24, Dexter, House, Bones
- Music:
Corey Smith, Bruce Springsteen, O.A.R., Pepper, Van Morrison, Lady Antebellum, Goo Goo Dolls, Missy Higgins, Counting Crows, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, and Matchbox Twenty. I love most music, but rock and country are my absolute favorites to sing and listen to.
- Websites:
facebook.com, whatsyourcall.com, espn.com
- Quotes:
"Thundercrack, baby's back." - Bruce Springsteen;
"Those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss - Books:
Gameface: The Kick-Ass Guide for Women Who Love Pro Sports, Just Breathe, and any books by Kathy Reichs and James Patterson.
