Growing up in a large, farming family has given me a myriad of assets that have gotten me to where I am today. Determination, one of those assets, stems from the many obstacles I have faced as a first-generation, low-income, LGBTQ, woman faced with mental illness. Though all the factors were and are against me, I have become the first in my family to go to college. This determination has followed me into the classroom. I strive for good academic standing and understand my classes are not just homework to be done, but as a source of knowledge that I will need in my future career.
Carrying on, I have many plans to make the most of my college education and diversify my experience. Most important to me is opportunities in internships that will
Carrying on, I have many plans to make the most of my college education and diversify my experience. Most important to me is opportunities in internships that will