What does the Hixson award mean to me?

 

What does the Hixson award mean to me? That is a very good question, and sometimes hard to explain. It means a lot to me. In general, this award means opportunity. The opportunity to pay off college faster. The opportunity to meet new friends. The opportunity to make new social networks and meet others. The opportunity to grow as a person, personality wise and education wise. This award means opportunity because without it I wouldn't have these amazing opportunities that I do now.

            One of the best things about the Hixson award is the amount of money given. It’s half tuition for four years! That means two years of my college career are already paid for, wow. I’m the youngest of four kids and now these days college is almost a must. Therefore my parents had to help them and this scholarship makes it possible that we don’t have to worry about the debt after college as much. What an amazing feeling to have.

            Also this award gives support, more than financial support. The leaders, peers, and guest speakers all care and give advice. Through this I have made friends that I mostly likely wouldn’t have met since Iowa State is such a big school. Although with the scholarship money tutors, printing, the computer lab, and more are available for free. This award supports us in so many ways.

            Last but not least I get to say I’m one of the lucky ones to get this award! The funny story is I actually received this award on April 13^th 2012…which happened to be Friday the 13^th haha.