What school will you be attending in the Fall?

Dominican University

What Major will you study?

Biology with a pre-med track

What is the most important thing you learned in high school?

The importance of dedication and motivation in any aspect of life.

What is your favorite high school memory?

Being able to spend my last homecoming with my closest friends by my side.

What is your best advice to future first-generation students?

All of your parents want you to be better, to thrive, to achieve your highest potential. In order to make them proud, to make ourselves proud, we must work hard towards our futures.

What is a challenge that you have overcome as a first-generation college student?

A challenge I have overcome is filing the FAFSA and learning where to start when it comes to colleges and universities.

What does it mean to you to receive the Superintendent’s Scholarship?

This means that I am able to work towards my future. I have the motivation and grit in order to pursue my medical career and with help, I am able to materialize that dream and grow up to save lives.