Soar-in-4 Scholars
2019 Cohort for Scholars
Sarah Meyer Bertheau
Major: B.A. in Health Science
Hometown: Maracaibo, Venezuela
My Inspiration: I am inspired by my parents because they are doctors and have shown me the importance of persistence and dedication. They have also taught me humility by moving here from another country and leaving everything behind and rebuilding our lives from nothing. I am also inspired by helping those who cannot speak for themselves such as abused and neglected children.
Olivia Bryant
Major: B.S. in Biology
Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida
My Inspiration: My family and Louis Tomlinson
Lina Crisostomo
Major: B.A. in Biology
Hometown: Coral Springs, Florida
My Inspiration: My family is my biggest inspiration; they have shown me to have an excellent work ethic and to strive for my goals/dreams.
Natalie Driver
Major: B.A. in Psychology
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
My Inspiration: My parents, particularly my mom.
Tsaiace Edwards
Major: B.S. in Biology
Hometown: Clarendon, Jamaica
My Inspiration: My family is a giving family, always giving even when it is not much. They inspired me to give medical assistance to any individual that my hard work and determination can impact.
Jillian Fichter
Major: Health Science
Hometown: Jupiter, FL
My Inspiration: My family is my biggest inspiration! They always support me and encourage me to follow my dreams.
Hailey Giamarino
Major: B.S. in Exercise Science and Health Promotions
Hometown: Lake City, Florida
My Inspiration: I am inspired by my family. I am the first member to go to University within my immediate family. I aim to make each and every one of them proud of my accomplishments and proud of the success I have achieved thus far. Through them, I have learned sacrifice and the need to work hard.
Kirsten Hobson
Major: B.S. in Biology
Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa
My Inspiration: Ever since I was a child my parents have always been my number one supporters whether it was in the pool, on the sports fields, or in the classroom. After watching my parents give up their entire livelihood in South Africa to move my family to America, I have been inspired to give back to them. They gave my brother and I a brighter future here in America and I don't take it for granted. My parents are the reason I continue to better myself because they have shown me that anything is possible. They taught me that the best thing in life is to give back.
Gustavo Huaman
Major: B.S. in Biology
Hometown: Coral Springs, Florida
My Inspiration: The people who inspire me are my father and grandfather, who are both medical doctors, and I look up to them as role models of the person I aspire to become.
Mikhail Isaac
Major: B.A. in Biology
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
My Inspiration: I’m inspired by both of my parents who work hard every day to give me the life I live. Without them, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Studying and working hard to become a successful doctor is what I wish to attain and in doing so make my parents proud of the man I’ve become.
Charles Kean
Major: B.S. in Chemistry
Hometown: Coral Springs, Florida
My Inspiration: My inspiration is my family and how hard they’ve worked to get me to this point.
Rebecca Madeus
Major: Health Science
Hometown: Boynton Beach, Florida
My Inspiration: My mom is who inspires me because she taught me the value of working hard and to always give back.
Sarah Meth
Major: B.S. in Biology
Hometown: Boca Raton, Florida
My Inspiration: I aspire to become a Physician's Assistant because of the incredible workings of the human body. I am most interested in cardiology and surgery.
Kayla Peralta
Major: Health Science
Hometown: Portland, Connecticut
My Inspiration: My grandmother inspires me, she made her own company, raised and provided for two children on her own all while having no college degree. Even though there were many hardships along the way she still managed to be generous, loving and caring not only to her children but her grandchildren as well
Rised Philogene
Major: B.S. in Biology
Hometown: Boca Raton, Florida
My Inspiration: I am most inspired by people who are able to remain persistent and determined when it comes to achieving their goals.
Immaculey Pierre
Major: B.S in Biological Sciences and Minor in Business Administration
Hometown: Pembroke Pines, Florida
My inspiration is my family, especially my mother. Through her, I learned that no matter how hard life gets, never forget to give to the next person who has it more challenging than you. Remember humility, grace, compassion, determination, and, most importantly, love. These instilled values have allowed me to strive to be in the medical field.
Chantal Roache
Daniela Sosa
Major: B.S. in Biology
Hometown: Davie, Florida
My Inspiration: My family who is supporting me to complete my career and have a bright future along my desire to achieve my personal goals are what inspire me
Jackson Stroud
Major: B.A in Health Science
Hometown: Amarillo, Texas
My Inspiration: My older brother is my biggest inspiration. He encourages me every day to try something new and to enjoy the people around me.
Alexis Surtel
Major: B.S. in Biology
Hometown: Scituate, Rhode Island
My Inspiration: My mom is a healthcare professional who inspires me every day to work my hardest to achieve my goal of becoming a dermatologist. The opportunity to be part of curative solutions to leading health issues is also a strong motivator for me
Jorge L. Torres
Major: B.S. in Biology
Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico
My Inspiration: I am inspired by the mysteries of the human body and wish to contribute to the advancement in this field and also have the opportunity to serve my community
Annalise Wellman
Major: B.S. in Biology
Hometown: Lake Worth, Florida
My Inspiration: I often find myself immensely inspired when I am in nature. This is true for all aspects of my life, including my studies. My desire to understand the natural world fortified my drive to pursue a career in Biology. In addition, nature has also had a profound impact on my creative side by being a recurring theme in the poetry I write.