No single student has greatly influenced my life; however, looking at the collective achievements of the student body at The University of Texas at Austin inspires me to strive for greatness. Knowing what other students have accomplished motivates me to seek accomplishments of my own and let’s me know that pretty much anything is possible on campus. For instance, when I originally signaled my intention to dual major, all of the admission advisers I talked to said that was impossible for a Petroleum Engineer; however, after getting to know other people in my department, I have met numerous people in Petroleum Engineering double majors or minors who give me hope that my goal is possible. I hope to continue the legacy of positively influencing
