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ARE
YOU CURRENTLY A STUDENT? IF YES, WHERE? AREA OF STUDY:
Yes. I am currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Science program
at the University of Toronto, where I am double majoring in Human
Biology and Astrophysics.
ARE YOU CURRENTLY EMPLOYED?
IF YES, WHAT IS YOUR OCCUPATION?
Yes. I work part-time as a Sales Associate and as a model.
HAVE YOU COMPLETED SECONDARY
SCHOOL? IF YES, WHERE?
Yes. I completed my secondary school in Shiraz, Iran.
HAVE YOU COMPLETED UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE?
IF YES, WHERE?
I am currently a second-year student at the University of Toronto.
HAVE YOU COMPLETED ANY
TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL? IF YES, WHERE? WHAT SUBJECT?
- Certificate in Cosmetology, Faraneh Beauty School
- Lifeguard Certificate, Kosar Swimming School
LANGUAGES SPOKEN FLUENTLY
(PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR NATIVE LANGUAGE IF ENGLISH IS NOT YOUR NATIVE
LANGUAGE)
English and Farsi
LIST ANY SPECIAL TRAINING
YOU HAVE HAD (MUSIC, ART, DRAMA, DANCE, ETC).
- Piano lessons
- Drawing & Painting private classes
- English and Farsi Poetry classes
- Swimming classes (Breaststroke, Crawl, Butterfly, and Backstroke)
- Training in Skin Care & Make-up Techniques, Specialized
Facial Treatment, and Makeup Artistry
IN WHAT SPORTS, IF ANY,
HAVE YOU PARTICIPATED AND HOW LONG HAVE YOU PARTICIPATED IN EACH
SPORT?
- Rollerblading, 1998 - Present
- Basketball, 2000 - 2001
- Swimming, 1997 - 2002 (Swam for the Province Junior Swimming
Team and achieved 1st place, Gold Medal in Province Breaststroke
Swimming Competition of 2000, Fars Province, Iran)
- Table-tennis
PLEASE LIST ANY SCHOOLS
AND UNIVERSITIES (PUBLIC/PRIVATE/GRADUATE/TRADE OR TECHNICAL)
YOU HAVE OR ARE ATTENDING, AS WELL AS THE AREA OF STUDY, GRADUATION
DATE AND ANY DEGREE OR CERTIFICATION YOU RECEIVED.
" Bachelor of Science, Woodsworth College, University of
Toronto, May 2010
o Double Major: Human Biology & Astrophysics
" ELP Certificate, College of Continuing Studies, University
of Toronto, Dec 2006
o Pre-University English Preparation Courses
o Total GPA: (A)
" Pre-University Studies Certificate, Soroush Pre-University
Academic Unit, Shiraz, Iran, June 2005
o Total GPA: (A) = 85%
" Senior High School Diploma, Soroush Private High School,
Shiraz, Iran, June 2004
o Total GPA: (A) = 88%
" Certificate in Cosmetology, Faraneh Beauty School, 300
hours, Shiraz, Iran, Sep 2003
" Lifeguard Certificate, Kosar Swimming School, Shiraz, Iran,
Feb 2003
WHAT CHARITY/CHARITIES
HAVE YOU SUPPORTED WITH YOUR TIME AND/OR RESOURCES OVER PAST TWO
YEARS?
I have supported the Breast Cancer Society, Canadian Cancer Society,
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Raptors Foundation, and SOS
Children Villages.
What would be your "dream
job" in life?
My dream job is to be a Goodwill Ambassador, so I can explore
the world, meet new people, help the ones in need, create a smile
or two, and advocate causes related to orphaned children, education
of the youth, and women's rights. I would love to be able to make
a difference by drawing attention to important issues around the
world. Nothing is more fulfilling than mastering the art of giving;
it creates such joy and satisfaction.
NAME ONE PERSON, OTHER
THAN YOUR PARENTS, WHO HAS HAD THE MOST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE?
WHY?
My friend Aideen has had a major influence on my life. He taught
me how to be a better person by being more patient in life. In
addition, he taught me how to meditate and use the power of mind
to achieve my goals and to live a stress-free life.
WHAT IS THE PROUDEST PERSONAL
ACCOMPLISHMENT (OTHER THAN BEING IN THIS OR ANY OTHER BEAUTY PAGEANT
COMPETITION)
When I was 14 years old, I achieved a Gold Medal in the 2002 Provincial
Math Olympics in Fars Province, Iran. A few months after the competition
I was invited to a seminar on mathematics, where I accepted my
award and spoke for ten minutes in front of an audience of 600,
including many distinguished professors and scholars from all
over the country. It was truly an amazing experience. I ended
my speech by reciting a poem I had written on mathematics and
the life of a mathematician. So far this has been my proudest
personal moment and accomplishment.
WHAT IS YOUR CAREER AMBITION AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING OR PLAN TO
DO TO ACCOMPLISH THAT GOAL?
My career ambition is to become a surgeon, specializing in both
cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
My goal is to have my own clinic equipped with the most advanced
technology and eventually be able to expand the business around
the world. As a doctor, my passion is to become well acquainted
with the Health & Beauty industry so that I will be able to
volunteer my specialized services in developing countries. I am
currently studying towards a Bachelor of Science in Biology at
the University of Toronto and after completing my undergraduate
studies, I am planning to enter Medical School.
DESCRIBE WHERE YOU WERE
RAISED AND WHAT YOUR CHILDHOOD WAS LIKE.
I was born and raised in Shiraz, Iran. My father was a university
professor in Agriculture and was specialized in Horticulture and
Citrus Plants. In addition, he owned agricultural land outside
the city and I would always enjoy going to the citrus orchard
with him. I enjoyed playing outdoors and playing with animals
and experiencing all that nature had to offer. Furthermore, we
had to travel to different provinces, since my father was transferred
to different universities on several occasions. Therefore, from
an early age, I became accustomed to adapting to new environments,
meeting new people, making new friends, and experiencing new things.
During the years we lived in Shiraz, I would play in the orchard
on the weekends and go to school during the week. Throughout my
childhood, I learned how to paint, sew, bake cakes, and make things
by helping my mom who was an Art Teacher and taught me how to
be a strong, caring, and loving woman.
LIST ANY INTERESTING OR
UNUSUAL JOBS YOU MAY HAVE HAD.
At the age of 13, I used to make a tanning lotion with 28 different
ingredients and would sell it at the swimming pool at which I
used to practice.
LIST ANY VOLUNTEERING YOU
HAVE DONE.
- Offering health & beauty treatments to women in a women's
shelter
- Offering manicure services to seniors living at Bayview Extendicare
- Cultural assistance at the University Of Toronto, ELP Program
- Relay for Life (Canadian Cancer Society)
- Pink Ribbon Drive (Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation)
- Eva's Initiative (Raptors Foundation)
- Modelled in various fashion shows to support Breast Cancer Society
WHERE IS THE MOST INTERESTING
PLACE YOU HAVE BEEN?
Dubai! The concept of bringing up the ocean floor to create space
to live makes sense strategically, economically, and naturally.
Dubai is a tax-free port city and a shopping haven for everything
from clothes and cosmetics to automobiles and electronics.
WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE AND DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHER CONTESTANTS?
I believe each contestant is unique in her own way and that we
are truly a diverse and accomplished group of people. As individuals
we must embrace our heritage and be proud of the values that help
to create this diversity. "Diversity is the one true thing
we all have in common." I have learned to celebrate, welcome,
and accept who I am, which has helped me generate self awareness
and confidence. I have realized that if you have confidence in
yourself, you will gain the confidence of others. A common guiding
principle among all contestants should be to promote the belief
that our academic backgrounds and life experiences will serve
to improve and enhance our learning and hopefully through learning
we can enrich the lives of others.
WHAT IS YOUR PHILOSOPHY
OF/IN LIFE?
Life is not what you make of it; life is how you perceive it.
The way I perceive it, with a positive attitude, there is absolutely
nothing that one cannot do in life; it's just a matter of determination.
I believe peace, the end of discrimination of all kinds, and social
unity do not come about naturally. One needs to prevent and cure
the worst causes, namely: unemployment, poverty, exclusion, discrimination,
marginalization, and violence of all kinds. We need to have the
appropriate knowledge, abilities, and values to do this, which
call for devoting more time to our training and to developing
new concepts. I have discovered that school is a privileged environment
and how learning can break down barriers and positively affect
people's lives. I believe children in underprivileged societies
deserve the same right, the right to free and accessible public
education. It is through education that people will expand their
horizons and open their mind to see the bigger picture. As Malcolm
Forbes said, "Education's purpose is to replace an empty
mind with an open one." Once you open your mind, the possibilities
in life are limitless!
WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO BE
DOING IN 10 YEARS?
Considering my goal is to become a plastic surgeon, in ten years
I will be close to finishing my studies and hopefully by then
I will also be equipped with practical experience through travelling,
meeting and engaging with different people, and exploring what
life has to offer. Throughout this adventure, if I manage to perceive
the social and cultural distinctions that are generally overlooked
by others, it will help me improve my understanding of life and
how to effectively give back to people who need our help the most.
IS THERE ANYTHING
YOU WOULD LIKE TO TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF? SOMETHING UNIQUE THAT
HAS HAPPENED TO YOU? SOME INTERESTING THING ABOUT YOU?
My birthday is on July 1st, Canada Day!
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