I am ready to walk!

Is it finally here? It has been 3 ½ years of school between my AA and Bachelors and I am finally walking May 13. I can’t wait to wear my cap and gown, I could not be prouder of myself. It has been such a magnificent experience at Daytona State College and I am so happy I chose this school. I had the best guidance from teachers and adviser and I am so blessed to have had them. I am originally from Miami and moved out for college because I wanted the whole independent college experience and Daytona State was truly able to provide this to me. I had a scholarship and a loan to pay through school and I worked full time and I at one point had two jobs. I went to school full time and managed my time very wisely. My school always came first and I always did what I had to get things done. I am finishing with 3.45 GPA with honors and on the Dean’s List. It feels great that I was able to overcome this under a short time even with all the up’s and down’s of life. If you focus on what you want nothing can get in your way. My last semester has been the hardest for me. I had to move back down to Miami because my family was struggling and needed help. Luckily I had found a great job prior to moving down and the school was very helpful with providing books and the things I needed to get through the semester. I am just blessed that I can pass this semester because I was really concerned juggling work, 4 classes and family. But I get to say I did it and when I get handed that diploma there will be nothing but a smile.

I encourage everyone to choose and go to the school that best fits them; it doesn't always mean you have to go to the fanciest school. I feel I have learned and met more amazing people here at this small local college. To be honest everything was so much easier, if you needed a teacher, counselor, adviser, or finance help they had some always available to help unlike bigger schools you have to wait or make an appointment. The classes were small and included diverse classrooms of ethnics and ages. There was a lot more one on one with teachers and it just felt that teachers really loved their jobs here.