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Wheaton College
Major
Philosophy Integrated With Economics
Graduating Class
2018
Hometown
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Affiliations
  • Wheaton College
  • Wellspring Preparatory Hs

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Andrew S. VanderMeer
I strive to be a forward-thinking Christian in a decided world. My calling is to serve God and others, helping in every way.
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I strive to be a forward-thinking Christian in a decided world. My calling is to serve God and others, helping in every way.

Education

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Wheaton College (wheaton.edu) is a top-ranked, academically rigorous Christian liberal arts college located west of Chicago in Wheaton, Illinois. Wheaton College serves Jesus Christ and advances His Kingdom through excellence in liberal arts and gradua...
  • College
    Wheaton College
  • Location
    Wheaton, IL
  • Website
    http://www.wheaton.edu
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Dean's List
  • Andrew VanderMeer Named to Wheaton College (Ill.) Dean's List for Fall 2015 Semester

    Wheaton College student Andrew VanderMeer of Grand Rapids, Michigan was named to the Dean's List for the fall 2015 semester. To earn Dean's List honors at Wheaton, an undergraduate student must ca...
    Fall 2015
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  • High School
    Wellspring Preparatory Hs
  • Type
    Other High School (-)
  • Location
    Kentwood, MI
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Awards & Recognition

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  • Andrew S. VanderMeer was recognized for earning an academic award

    The National Merit Scholarship Corporation awards 15,000 top-ranked students across the nation with their designation of National Merit Finalist each year. National Merit Finalists are chosen on the basis of their PSAT scores, SAT scores, and a small application filled out in a student's senior year of high school. I was awarded Finalist status in the spring of 2014, and was given a scholarship at Wheaton for this accomplishment.
    Spring 2014
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  • Andrew S. VanderMeer was recognized for winning a scholarship

    The Charles Blanchard Award is the top-ranked merit award given to Wheaton students, signifying a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.7 in high school and a minimum ACT score of 32.
    Fall 2015
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Activities & Affiliations

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Honor Society
  • Wheaton College (Ill.) Student Andrew VanderMeer Inducted into Pi Kappa Delta Honor Society

    Wheaton College student Andrew VanderMeer of Grand Rapids, Michigan was recently inducted into the Pi Kappa Delta Honor Society in Forensics. This honor was announced by the Communication Departmen...
    Spring 2016
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Academic Competition
  • Debate Team

    Assistant Team Captain
    As a part of the debate team, I have learned to adapt quickly and calmly while abiding by a set of stringent standards. This exercise has been beneficial to me in pursuit not only of better philosophy, but in my personal ability to articulate where I stand on crucial issues which impact each of us. I look forward to eventually aiding in the lecture and education of new debaters on our largely student-run team, and to a storied career with Wheaton Debate.
    Fall 2015 - Fall 2016
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  • Strongholds Support Groups

    Group Co-leader
    I joined a Strongholds Support Group my freshman year, looking for a support and accountability group, and I found a spiritual backbone that would give me help, hope, and friendship all year. Since then I have moved to being a co-leader of a new group, and have made every effort to offer that same family to another group of friends, with God as my help. I am a member of an army that advances on its knees.
    Fall 2015 - Fall 2016
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Work Experience

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New Community Church


  • Custodian
    January 2013 - July 2015
    I worked one or two evenings each week, eventually leading the cleaning crew on Friday nights. When leading the crew, I determined the distribution of labor given the nightly set of duties. When working alone, I learned to self-motivate and keep working late into the night. Being a custodian has taught me to self-manage in a variety of ways, and I have become a better worker for it. My attitude toward work is that, “‘I am done when the work is done,’ not ‘the work is done when I am done.’”
  • Volunteer
    January 2013 - July 2015
    New Community Church, my home church, allowed me to volunteer with them extensively throughout high school. All together, I was able to accumulate over 450 hours of volunteer service with them over a period of about two and a half years. This volunteer work happened all over the church, finding me behind the scenes operating audiovisual technology for services, in childcare running Sunday school, and even performing for worship services on the rhythm guitar. My favorite experience with the church, however, was the opportunity I had to host services, which involved speaking briefly to the congregation. I would introduce myself and the church, and talk about the values and upcoming events of New Community Church. Hosting was a great chance for me to improve my qualities as a confident orator and comfort in front of crowds.
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Wheaton College


  • Writing Consultant Intern
    April 2017 - Present
    At the Center for Vocation and Career, I consult with my superiors and work independently to revise resumes and cover letters of Wheaton College alumni and current Wheaton students. I learn good application and interview techniques, pass them on to the students I consult with, and maintain confidentiality throughout. I also maintain the front desk area and greet patrons as they come into our office, learning customer service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Teaching Assistant
    September 2016 - Present
    As a Teaching Assistant for COMM 252, Argumentation and Debate, I have built a strong relationship with the faculty leader of the debate team, Dr. Rebecca Sietman, and have gained classroom experience interacting with students and condensing concepts into usable guidelines.
  • Financial Aid Office Assistant
    October 2015 - Present
    My time with the financial aid office at Wheaton has been remarkably informative. In contributing to the office's organizational efforts and maintaining confidentiality, the work I have done there is the most professional I have yet performed. Answering to callers, I have learned to represent Wheaton College as its spokesman for the financial aid department, which has helped me to mature and grow. Associating myself with the wonderful coworkers I have in the department has also allowed me not only to understand and appreciate the office environment, but to see the ways in which that environment changes when it is sanctified by God.
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Wheaton College Academic and Institutional Technology


  • Network Technician
    March 2017 - Present
    I work with my supervisor Dan Taylor to discover and dispatch with various network issues across the college. I execute projects and learn basic construction skills in order to place ethernet ports where they belong and maintain the cleanliness and effectiveness of our physical network.
  • Event Technician
    September 2015 - Present
    Produce high-quality audiovisual recordings of events on campus, mix audio and provide visual support for live events, and work with a team to meet the needs of clients efficiently and excellently.
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Work experience

Wheaton College Debate Team


  • Assistant Team Captain
    September 2015 - Present
    As a part of the debate team, I have learned to adapt quickly and calmly while abiding by a set of stringent standards. This exercise has been beneficial to me in pursuit not only of better philosophy, but in my personal ability to articulate where I stand on crucial issues which impact each of us. I look forward to eventually aiding in the lecture and education of new debaters on our largely student-run team, and to a storied career with Wheaton Debate.
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