SABRINA RAE MUST sabrinamust@gmail.com My passion is writing. When I am able to transform a world that I have experienced, but that may be unknown to someone else through the written word, that world becomes both tangible and relatable. People are forced to open themselves up to difference and see how very similar all human beings are, despite race, color, gender, socioeconomic status and cultural ways. It teaches tolerance. It reminds people that life is much simpler than it may seem. That people live to love, live to enjoy every moment, no matter how monumental or insignificant it may seem. Sabrinamust.com showcases some of my favorite writing pieces and photographic journals. No matter where I have traveled, people seem to naturally pose for me, inviting me to explore their stories of loss, happiness, utter sadness and hope. Even though photography is not created through the written word, I believe that it is inevitably the same. It tells a story just like an actual written piece does, as well as a video clip does. Not every person responds to one creative art form in the same way, therefore I feel it is necessary to explore every avenue possible when creating art and documenting your experiences. Because, as I said before, it’s all about tolerance and understanding. And, whatever way I, and any other artist, can connect with the audience, whether it be through writing or photography or video, I know I have done my job as a fellow traveler. I am just like every other 20-something. The future scares me, excites me, propels me to explore further. So, as I graduate university and begin exploring boundless opportunities I remind myself, as Marianne Williamson wrote, that:  Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us, it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. RESUME EDUCATION Johns Hopkins University of Baltimore, Maryland December 2007 Bachelor of Arts in Writing Seminars; GPA: 3.33 Cumulative; 3.48 Within Major Relevant course work: Introduction to Fiction and Poetry I and II, Rudiments of Fiction, Forms of Fiction, I, Me, Mine: Autobiography, Introduction to Poetry, Advanced Fiction, Opinion Writing, American Literature and Film, 19th Century British Novel, Great Books: Western Tradition, Middle East Politics, Intro to American Politics, International Politics, Personal Finance Study abroad programs: Charles University – Prague, Czech Republic June – July 2006 Relevant course work: Art and Architecture in Prague, Totalitarianism and Post-Totalitarianism, Czech Language I and II Mahidol University – Bangkok, Thailand September – December 2006 Relevant course work: Southeast Asia Political Systems, Abnormal Psychology, History of Southeast Asian Religions Cranbrook Kingswood High School – Bloomfield Hills, Michigan May 2004 WORK EXPERIENCE Cranbrook Kingswood Varsity Ice Hockey – Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 2007 – 2008 season Assistant Coach • Trained and mentored a team of 20 high school girls Marian and Brother Rice High Schools Freshmen Soccer – Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 2008, 2009 seasons Head Coach • Trained and mentored a team of 20 high school girls and boys Cranbrook Kingswood High School Substitute Teacher January 2008 – present • Covered and implemented lesson plans provided by teacher WhatYouNeedIf.com April 2008 - present Contributing writer • An online life strategy guide devoted to tackling every day scenarios in order to help individuals excel • Issues range from traveling to dating and sex New York League of Conservation Voters – New York, New York July – August 2007 Practicing Journalism Internship • Created blogs for daily website upkeep about state environmental issues and events • Advocated for Bloomberg’s PlaNYC, meeting with Assembly members and attending press conferences Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project – Rwanda May 2007 Practicing Journalism Internship • Wrote report on behalf of MGVP, outlining organization’s goals, successes, and financial situation • Conducted research interviews with MGVP veterinarians and Board Members Howell Nature Center - Howell, Michigan May – June 2005 • Rehabbed injured animals and administered treatments, cleaned facilities and fed anim ACHIEVEMENTS & LEADERSHIP At Johns Hopkins: The Newsletter – Arts and Entertainment and Opinion Sections Writer September - December 2007 • Articles written for weekly publication; topics included: local festivals, concerts, films and movies JHU Women’s Varsity Soccer 2004 - 2005 and 2005 - 2006 seasons Tsunami Relief Fundraising January – March 2005 • Single-handedly raised over $900 dollars for Global Quest in Southeast Asia to help aid the Tsunami victims by designing and selling 175 t-shirts Freshman Orientation Student Advisor 2005, 2007 • Mentored dozen incoming freshman from orientation throughout school year on academic and social concerns and issues Cooking For Love 2005 - 2006 • Cook, prepare and serve dinner for women at a battered women’s shelter downtown Baltimore While abroad: • Traveled throughout Europe and Southeast Asia alone June 2006 – January 2007 • Countries visited thus far: 2006 - present Austria, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Spain; Cambodia, India, Lao, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam; Rwanda, DRC; Ontario; the Caribbean; Costa Rica, Mexico. mailto:sabrinamust@gmail.comshapeimage_1_link_0