/news-archive/tag/isabel-ward/ 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:32:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /news-archive/2021/11/05/first-generation-ward/ Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:32:28 +0000 /news/?p=80304 ... First-Generation Student Spotlight: Izzy Ward]]> Isabel (Izzy) Ward is a Donaghey Scholar from Clarksville, Arkansas, a band member, and a double major in Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology and Political Science. What does it mean to you to be a first-generation student? Being a first-generation college student proves that your background doesn鈥檛 determine ability. Socioeconomic status and similar adversities don鈥檛 tell you whether or not you鈥檙e allowed to try. Each individual has complete power to change their future. How did your family react when you told them you wanted to earn a college degree? At first, there was some concern for the largely different environment that I was throwing myself into. There was also the occasional debate on my decision to double-major. But in the end, my family was confident that I was making decisions that were the best for my future. What has been the most rewarding aspect of college so far? The ability to be independent and in control of my routine. I’ve also enjoyed learning about the cultures within the diverse environment of the campus and the City of Little Rock. What made you choose 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock? The summer after my 9th-grade year, I attended the Engineering Scholars summer camp at the university. Not only did I immensely enjoy the program, but the faculty that I interacted with were also polite and helpful. My immediate impression of the campus itself was how much the university valued safety, as well as maintaining a clean and beautiful environment for the student body. As I considered my college options in the following years, the idea of living in a smaller, family-oriented community in Arkansas’ capital city became more and more compelling. What do you plan to do after graduation? As per my degree paths, I plan to combine my knowledge of international politics and technological development to improve infrastructure and accessibility in various countries and regions, while working closely with the respective governments to advise technological policy to continue to improve tech infrastructure. Do you have any advice for future first-generation students? To-do lists are your best friend. Even if you don’t think you’ll get a scholarship, apply anyway. You may be surprised. Don’t let your current adversities define your future opportunities. Don’t ever look down on yourself based on a demographic. Even if you think your Plan A will work out, have a Plan B (or even a Plan C) and strive for it like it’s your Plan A. Is there anything else you鈥檇 like to add? Being the first in your family to go to college places a monumental feeling of obligation on you to push yourself. Never overdo it. College is only fun if you’re comfortable and studying what you enjoy. Give yourself the occasional break, because the fact that you’re at college is enough to make your family proud.]]> /news-archive/2021/09/08/new-donaghey-scholars/ Wed, 08 Sep 2021 13:25:05 +0000 /news/?p=79717 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Welcomes New Donaghey Scholars Cohort]]> Donaghey Scholars represent the best and brightest at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. They receive a financial package that includes full tuition and fees, a stipend, financial assistance to study abroad, a housing subsidy, and a new laptop. The program is run by Dr. Simon Hawkins, director, and Dr. Jessica Scott, associate director. The admissions process is highly competitive. The most promising applicants are invited to campus for an interview. Admission decisions are based on academic record, test scores, leadership ability, community service, interest in other cultures, recommendation letters, admissions essays, and the interview. The program features an interdisciplinary core curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, writing, discussion, and project-based learning that engages with the city of Little Rock. The new Donaghey Scholars and their hometown, high school, and intended major are: 路聽 Dana Abou-Diab, of Little Rock, LISA Academy West High School, Psychology 路聽 Ramsey Alhajjaj, Benton, Benton High School, Undecided 路聽 Vivian Angeles, Benton, Centerpoint High School, English 路聽 Joyce Childers, Van Buren, West Fork High School, Chemistry 路聽 Emily DeAtley, Mountain Home, Mountain Home High School, Nursing 路聽 Olivia Hausman, Conway, Pocahontas High School, Computer Science 路聽 Owen Haynes, White Hall, White Hall High School, Political Science 路聽 Paige Henry, Rockwall, Texas, Rockwall High School, Political Science 路聽 Vasti Hernandez, Benton, Centerpoint High School, Nursing 路聽 Warren Hoyt, Huntsville, Alabama, Virgil Grissom High School, Mathematics 路聽 Hannah Jones, of Bryant, Bryant High School, Engineering 路聽 Selin Kartika, of Little Rock, LISA Academy West High School, Accounting 路聽 Charity Kelly, of North Little Rock, Sylvan Hills High School, Psychology 路聽 Spencer Knight, of Little Rock, eStem High School, Computer Science 路聽 Octavia Lydic, of Walhalla, South Carolina, Sacred Heart Homeschool, ASL 路聽 Mary Grace McAfee, of Texarkana, Texas High School, Biology 路聽 Kelsey Miller, of Hardy, Highland High School, Biology 路聽 Armin Mortazi, of Mountain Home, Mountain Home High School, Biology 路聽 Rayaan Muhammad, of Little Rock, Little Rock Central High School, Biology 路聽 Keylee Nixon, of El Dorado, El Dorado High School, ASL 路聽 Josh Pack, of Barling, Southside High School, Biology 路聽 Adrian Rogers, of Little Rock, Episcopal Collegiate School, Art 路聽 Jacelyn Simmons, of Star City, Star City High School, Nursing 路聽 Allison Stigarll, of Mansfield, Texas, Mansfield High School, Business 路聽 Isabel Ward, of Clarksville, Oark High School, Political Science]]>