College Background

I attended Texas A&M University (TAMU), where I graduated with my undergraduate degree in three-and-a-half years.  

I started as a Mathematics major through the College of Engineering, but the further along I progressed the less interest I had in engineering. I then looked at the College of Business, specifically Accounting and Economics, but that too was not my cup of tea.

I took an internship with a radio station, writing and recording news blurbs and then going out on live-remote broadcasts.  I very much enjoyed the radio/ broadcast industry and ended up graduating from TAMU with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the College of Liberal Arts.

Although I did not take any Dual Credit courses while at Klein High School; I did take Advanced Math and Sciences which prepared me for the academic demands at Texas A&M University.

Credit by Exams is a great way to go for those with a full understanding of a subject matter that didn't go the Dual Credit route; I tested out of two semesters of Mathematics via CBE. Additionally, each summer I took summer school to knock out general required courses whether back at home at a local community college – Lone Star Community College, at Blinn Junior College in College Station, or at TAMU itself. This always helped keep my graduation plan stay right on track.

The opportunities nowadays are endless for high school students with Dual Credit and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The sky is the limit on what you are willing to challenge yourself on.

By taking summer school each summer since graduating high school, testing out of a couple of courses, and taking anywhere from fifteen to eighteen hours a semester (full course loads) I was able to graduate in three-and-a-half years.

The most challenging issue throughout college was figuring out how to balance time and set priorities - from school to social-life to work.

The most challenging semester I faced was when I took eighteen hours, waited tables twenty-to-thirty hours a week, and worked for a local radio station twenty hours a week.  Interestingly enough, this turned out to be one of my most successful semesters as I truly had to schedule/balance school, study, and work. Failure was not an option, giving up was not an option. The effort was well worth the challenge.

Fish Camp was an outstanding camp welcoming incoming freshmen to TAMU and introduces the traditions behind TAMU. Gig' Em!!!

Aggie Football is a one-of-a-kind experience, with the 12th Man spirit roaring loud and proud. When the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band marches on the field at half-time everyone stands in awe. I highly recommend going to see it as it's an experience and just breathtaking. 

Early on in my time at TAMU,  I registered for a Kinesiology course (Physical Education) called Venture Dynamics – Low Element Challenge Ropes Course. This course was all about team building, personal/group interaction, and definitely helped boost one’s self-esteem and worth.

The next semester I excitedly registered for Venture Dynamics II - High Elements Challenge Ropes Course. This course taught rope and knot safety and built upon group dynamics at an entirely new level while conquering 30-ft. challenges above ground. I loved it and was hooked.

For the next four semesters, I volunteered as an Instructional Assistant. I served as an assistant, then co-taught, and eventually had opportunities to teach and lead the course. This was where my love for leading and teaching others in something I have a passion for began.