Experiences with my family have shaped who I am today. There are all types of obstacles faced in life but my family has taught me to be strong and push through by staying together. Even though there are difficult times it’s all for a reason because at the end of the day we’ll be better off than the beginning. Coming from a Latino family has really made me open my eyes to things that I used to not think about. It pushes me to work hard for my family and myself. I take pride in being Mexican and seeing other Latinos become successful.
For the first semester I want to go in working hard to get a high GPA to be able to keep the scholarship. The pressure of keeping the required GPA makes me nervous but a strong start will really be helpful for the future. I’m beginning to get used to the style of college, the time in between classes, the responsibility, and the homework that has to be done. Even though I’m still in a bit of a high school mode, I hope that changes in order for me to become a better and more responsible student. I also hope to grow as a person, make connections/network, and keep or create relationships with others over the course of these 4 years. My overall view on college is optimistic and I’m excited to see what these next couple years have in store.