Gracia, a recipient of the Ben M. Sifuentes family scholarship, is pursuing her bachelor’s degree at the University of Texas at Austin. She is majoring in English Literature and minoring in Latin American Studies.
As a first generation Latina college student, Gracia is excited to be graduating in May 2016. Although her undergraduate journey has not been without challenge, she has continued to persevere and work towards achieving her educational goals. Gracia’s undergraduate journey began at Williams College in the Fall 2011. Through the rigorous academics of the college and the emphasis on writing, Gracia learned to challenge herself and think analytically. At Williams, she also gained valuable leadership skills that shaped her character and motivated her to think about the impact individuals can make in a community. She was the Events Coordinator and Community Organizer of Vista, a Latino/a organization, for two years.
In March 2014, Gracia became a mother to a lovely and energetic baby boy who filled her life with new meaning and purpose. After taking a short semester break from school to enjoy the newborn months of her son, she resumed her studies in the Fall 2014 at The University of Texas at Austin. Balancing motherhood and full time studies has not been ideal at times, but Gracia has learned to manage her time to excel in her studies and spend time with her family.
After graduation, Gracia wants to start a career in education as an English Literature teacher. She hopes to inspire young minds to appreciate the power of words and the importance of writing. Gracia also wants to give back to her community by helping college bound students through the college application process. In her spare time, Gracia enjoys going on walks with her little family and writing lyrics and poems. To donate to hard-working scholars like Gracia, please click here.
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