HABS Profiles in Excellence

2017

November 14, 2017

Victor Bazaldua

Victor Manuel Bazaldua
Age: 21
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Hometown: San Benito, Texas

Why UTRGV?

I strongly believe that excellence can only be achieved through relentless pursuit of perfection. With the right attitude, no barriers can deter a person from realizing their set goals. Through those principles, I knew that I would one day secure a spot...

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October 24, 2017

Argentina Olivarez

Argentina Marie Olivarez
Age: 20

Major: Pre-Clinical Laboratory Science
HometownPharr, Texas

Why UTRGV?

I choose to attend UTRGV because it’s close to home and it offers the Clinical Laboratory Science program I am interested in. I have younger family members who look up to me and I want to show them that they can also continue their education...

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July 4, 2017

Hector Filozola

Hector Filizola
Age: 21

Major: Biomedical Sciences
Hometown: Brownsville 

Why UTRGV?

With my acceptance into the unique biomedical sciences program and its innovative curriculum, I could not pass up attending UTRGV. I knew that this program offered me the best education for my career goals. Above all, only at UTRGV was I able to stay in the community...

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April 4, 2017

Florintino Saenz

Florentino Saenz
Age: 20

Major: Biomedical Sciences
Hometown: Brownsville 

Why UTRGV?  

I chose UTRGV because of the opportunities it provided me. I was able to become part of both the University Scholars, which provides a full ride to UTRGV, and the A-Prime Time early acceptance program which allows me to graduate in three years...   

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