Nahndi Kirk-Bradley

<p>I enjoy reading novels, one of my favorite authors is James Patterson because of his ability to capture and keep the reader’s attention for the entirety of the novel. Currently, I am reading " Becoming", by former FLOTUS Michelle Obama. Her book is inspiring because of the authentic storytelling of Michelle Obama's life. Some of my other interests are Chinese language and culture. Chinese phrases are descriptive extended metaphors that are beautifully crafted. Throughout my matriculation in middle and high school, I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to study Mandarin for 6 years. Some of my long-term goals are to become proficient in Chinese, understand the culture holistically, and travel extensively throughout China. This summer, I have an amazing opportunity to study abroad in Shanghai, China and start accomplishing these goals. Another one of my interest is cheerleading. I started cheerleading at the age of five years old. Cheerleading was my way of showing school spirit and staying actively engaged with my peers. I decided to retire from cheerleading prior to attending college, so I could focus on pursuing my college degree and other collegiate activities.</p>