Importance Of My Academic Advancement Program

A year ago today I was filling out this same application contemplating what my dreams and aspirations were. I was naive and sheltered, unaware of what awaited me as I stepped into the “real” world. This past year has been a year of change, I am attending a school that has helped me come into my own personally, professionally, and academically. The things I have done this year would have been unimaginable to me a year ago. Personally I have grown through the culture shock I faced coming from a community where 97% of the inhabitants were Latino, to a place where people like me are less prominent. It has been an eye opening experience living with people with different backgrounds and customs. I have become more educated of the injustices that go far past the Latino community and discrimination many people face. I know now that I am not the same person I was last year, I have grown as an individual and matured, well not entirely. Through this scholarship I have acquired skills that I never thought I would …show more content…
Many times it is not that I am afraid to ask for help, at times it is just difficult to know where to ask for help in such a big school. I was accustomed to have everything in one office at my high school, therefore seeking resources on campus was challenging. This was my issue until I joined AAP (Academic Advancement Program). Through this program at my school I was able to not only schedule appointments with counselors that work one on one, I have also been provided with tutoring from PLF’s (Peer Learning Facilitators) that have been vital in many of my classes. I have become eager to seek help outside of this program and step out of my comfort zone and go to office hours although it may be extremely intimidating. There are still times that I don 't know where to turn for help but as I go I am asking questions and seeking resources that can propel me to succeed on my