Growing up, I always had it. My own worse skin diseased enemy. Having it was a fact of life – I could not change and I knew this, however every time I looked in the mirror I hated the person I saw staring back at me. Eczema is the genetic skin disorder that affects my mother, my siblings, my cousins, everyone! Up until high school, I rarely wore clothing that showed any part of my legs or shirts that went above...

I come from a mixed background – a Nigerian mother and a Puerto Rican father. Unfortunately, due to certain circumstances, I was only able to live with my mother, so I was only exposed to the Nigerian traditions and culture. Growing up, my mother taught my siblings and me the values that made up a Nigerian household and the most important rule: always respect ones parents. Growing up, while I did not get to see my father, I did as much...

Throughout my college career, I have participated various events ranging from College Station to Louisiana to Colorado. I am actively in three organizations: Aggie Rotaract, Public Relations Student Society of America, and the American Association of University Women. Before I joined these organizations, I was in a couple other clubs for a bit before I had to stop for one reason or another. One organization was Alternative Spring Break. During Spring Break, a group of students would travel to a...

Growing up, my parents had always been separated. Yes, there was a time they were married, however, I never remember a happy time shared between all of us. I tried my hardest in order to keep their fights from spilling into my schoolwork and anywhere outside of my home. I believed that their fighting was punishment for me and I could not let others in because it was not their fight to fight. Eventually my mother gained to strength to...

From 25 May 2014 to 24 August 2014 I traveled to Estes Park, Colorado to work at the YMCA of the Rockies and to participate in a Leadership Training that took place there as well. In order to do the program I had to work at the YMCA. My goal for the LT training was to be trained in leadership qualities and attributes in preparation for a lifetime of service to God. Throughout the summer, I met up weekly with a group of people...

For my essays i like to write about the clubs i have joined since coming the college and how they have affected me throughout my college years. I like to reflect on my life and the choices that have led me to where i am in life today.

One of Texas A&M’s core values is selfless serving, which drew me to this university. Through several different organizations, I have been able to use whatever free time I have over to those who need it. During Spring Break, I volunteered with Alternative Spring Break to travel to New Orleans, Louisiana to help out Animal Rescue New Orleans with various volunteer activities that benefited not only the people working there, but the animals as well. Every year, I volunteer for the Big Event which gives students of Texas A&M the ability to give thanks to the residents...

After I graduate, I wanted to continue schooling and receive a master’s degree from A&M’s Mays business school – a Master of Science in Business. This degree would provide me with core business knowledge, solid critical thinking skills, and a basic understanding of leadership practices with emphases on experiential learning, teamwork and career preparation. I planned on applying to...

My favorite course in college has been my international communications class. It focuses on international information flows, global media systems, and the role of culture and communication in globalization which is in important to learn about as the world continues to expand in...

One of the most important things I have learned since coming to Texas A&M, is the enormous impact the Aggie Spirit has on the 12th Man, even those that are not a part of the Aggie student body. Since attending here, I have met people who always try to go out of their way to help a fellow classmate or a teacher that genuinely tries to get to know their students (even in the large classes). The Aggie Spirit takes the dreams and imaginations of current students and changes them into reality. I have traveled to my current hometown...

I come from a mixed background – a Nigerian mother and a Puerto Rican father. Unfortunately, due to certain circumstances, I was only able to live with my mother, so I was only exposed to the Nigerian traditions and culture. Growing up, my mother taught my siblings and me the values that made up a Nigerian household and the most important rule: always respect ones parents. Growing up, while I did not get to see my father, I did as much as I could to research my Hispanic heritage. Facebook has been a major contributor as it has allowed me to...