Given a McNamara Scholarship would not only enhance my time at Virginia Tech but improve the people around me as well. As the son of 1st generation immigrants to the United States, we have faced some economic issues throughout my life. These economic problems did not only change my life by limiting the activities I was involved but it also help build the person who I am today. However, even with some finical restrictions, I continue to purse success. This success is not only in academic aspects but also community and team activities. Given finical aid, it would result in less stress for myself as I would be allowed to participate in more Virginia Tech activities and worry less about economic income. This participation would allow myself to
