Hey everyone
My name is Aldair Salamanca and I’m 17 years old. I’m born and raised in Brooklyn and went to Millennium Brooklyn High School. I live with my parents and 2 younger siblings.
There have been a couple difficult experiences with my family that 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 we were in 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 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.
Hey Aldair, thanks for sharing. I agree with you… I am in high school mode a bit and I am kind of getting slapped in the face. College is hitting me hard, but I am sure you will adjust and I will too. It just takes time. And also, don’t worry so much about the scholarship – you’re going to be great! Keep your head up, I am here for you!
A really important thing you mentioned is the networking. I’ve come to realize that networking is super important in literally every aspect of my life. I;m going through the same adjustment, so I get how you feel. This is definitely different from high school. I hope everything works out for you and you’re able to reach your goal!
Hey Aldair, I gotta say you’re 100% right about high school mode, the lack of sleep is hurting me. But nonetheless, I’m glad you have an optimistic look on college because I know a lot of people who still miss high school. With that attitude, I believe you’ll reach all your goals!