Embracing the Challenges of College Life

If anything, all college students can testify and agree that college can be stressful. It can be in regards to finding the right location that feels similar to home, finding a group to fit in, or simply finding the transiting balance to adulthood. College can be a real emotional test to get towards the finish line of success. However, I would not trade my college experience for anything. I want to make it across the finish line. As a sophomore, I know the the importance of higher education and if I want to see the world change for the better, I need to start with myself.

Currently I am pursing a degree in health science and concentration in community health. With this degree, I am able to assist and improve the health in communities. Ultimately, I would like to pursue a masters in health communication. I decided I wanted to attain a career in health science because my passion is to simply help people. I want to make difference in someone's life. At the age of sixteen I realized I wanted to look at the bigger picture and help the community. I

In order to obtain success an individual has to work hard. I always give my best in what I do. If I am awarded the Neil E. Gallagher Endowed Scholarship, I will be able to continue to excel through my academic experience. This opportunity will give me the chance to continue to surpass academically. Not only will I surpass academically, I will continue to resume to my hard working habits. On countless occasions during my academic experience I spent late hours studying in my dorm room, going to the office hours or just going to the library. With The Neil E. Gallagher Endowed Scholarship it will be no different. I will continue to work hard because I am given the opportunity to achieve a goal that I have set in place. I am given the opportunity to improve, grow and advance in my academic career. This scholarship will be one of the many reasons why I will be able cross the finish