Kelton Todd

My goals in life are to be successful, have a family, and graduate from college. I hope to get a well-paying job to support my family in the future because I want my future to be bright and full of endless experiences. I hope my future brings me a lot of opportunities to travel and be free, and even try things like bungee jumping because I'm a bit of an adrenaline junky. I don't want to be financially locked down in debt or not be financially stable enough to be able to buy whatever I'd like, so I hope to pursue a job that brings in plenty of money to sustain my way of life. I plan on majoring in finance and it might not be the most interesting career choice but it is definitely very stable and will bring me the financial freedom I am seeking.

My family motivates me because they want the best for me, and I hope to be successful so I can make them proud . My greatest accomplishment would be getting into the AAP and being able to save a lot of money so I can pursue the career of my dreams which is a win win. My brothers and my parents are the most important people in my life because they are always driving me to be better and continue to be there for me. Without them I do not know where I would be today. I also happen to have a twin brother which is probably one of the best things ever. He is my best friend and I love spending time with him playing outside and watching each other grow into the best versions of ourselves. I handle the struggles life throws at me by taking them head on.

Whenever life gets hard I just take a step back and retry the issues that are getting me down. What makes me happy is swimming both for fun and competitively. Spending time with my pets , especially my cat. And hanging out barbecuing with my family along with traveling to exotic places. The AAP has been one of my best decisions. It was a great way to go to college without worrying and stressing about how to pay. There are also lots of good people who are just as goal driven as I am, and it may not be the usual college experience but it is a great one.

Interview by Chloe McManus , spring 2022