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2023

May, 23, 2023Alekxa  Guevara Rivera

Name: Alekxa Ariadna Guevara Rivera
Age: 21
Major: Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences
College: College of Health Professions
Hometown: Ciudad Victoria Tamaulipas, México
High School: James Nikki Rowe High School, McAllen, TX 

Why UTRGV?
As an immigrant, during my last years of high school, the idea of continuing my education was something that seemed impossible, mainly because I knew that my family and I wouldn’t be able to afford it and the idea of giving up on my dream made me super sad. Nonetheless, I decided to apply to different universities just hoping for the best. I remember getting my acceptance letters and being happy of getting accepted into different institutions, but I didn’t know how I was going to be able to afford it and that was concerning. But one day I got a big envelope in the mail from the Financial Aid Department at UTRGV in which they were congratulating me for being eligible for some grants and telling me that my classes were covered for the school year. The happiness I felt and how much I cried out of happiness is something that I’ll never forget, and so, whenever I get asked, “Why UTRGV?” The answer is very clear. UTRGV gave me the opportunity to continue my education by helping me financially. UTRGV made my dream possible.

Read more about Alekxa Ariadna Guevara Rivera.

May 2, 2023
Jonathan Dominguez

Name: Jonathan Ricardo Dominguez-Olivo
Age: 23
Major: Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with minor in Psychology
College: College of Sciences
Hometown: Harlingen, TX
High School: Harlingen High School 

Why UTRGV?
I chose to attend UTRGV because it was the university that made me feel wanted. I just felt like its mission to put the Valley on the map really resonated with me. Compelled by its welcoming presence and sense of belonging, I felt like I owed it to the Valley to invest my talents into it. After all, it was the place that nurtured me, believed in me, and provided me with the opportunities to be where I’m at today. 

Read more about Jonathan Dominguez.

 

2022

August 2, 2022
Dominique De Los Reyes

Name: Dominique De Los Reyes
Age: 20
Major: Double Major: Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences and Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
College: College of Health Professions & College of Fine Arts
Hometown: Mission, Texas
High School: UTRGV Mathematics and Science Academy, Edinburg, Texas 

Why UTRGV?
I chose UTRGV because of the amazing experience I had while attending the UTRGV Mathematics and Science Academy. Through this high school program, I was able to be a full-time college student during my junior and senior year of high school. This allowed me to achieve a significant head start in my college career as well as earn a scholarship to UTRGV when I graduated high school. The close distance of the university to my parent’s house and this scholarship has given me the opportunity to save money for my future plans to travel.

Read more about Dominique De Los Reyes.

July 19, 2022
Chelsea Erazo

Name: Chelsea Erazo Macias
Age: 22
Major: Biomedical Sciences
College: College of Health Professions
Hometown: Weslaco, TX
High School: Weslaco High School and Edinburg North High School

Why UTRGV?
UTRGV has always felt like home. When I was younger, I would accompany my older cousins to UTPA, now known as UTRGV. They would invite me to events at the university offered back in 2010, and that’s how I discovered that I wanted to be part of the university since I had been part of this community way before my college days. Also, because being part of UTRGV is the best of both worlds, you experience the ambiance of the Hispanic heritage while living in the U.S.

Read more about Chelsea Erazo.

 

2021

July 6, 2021
Giselle Montemayor

Name: Gisselle Montemayor
Age: 22
Major: Biomedical Sciences
College: Health Affairs
Hometown:  McAllen, Texas
High School: James Nikki Rowe High School

Why UTRGV?
 I chose UTRGV because I was offered a full ride for all four years of college and I would still be able to pursue a degree in what I was interested in. I am a very family-oriented person so staying here I felt would be the best decision for me. Many people don’t realize that the RGV is growing and changing, providing many opportunities that the generations before us didn’t have. Here I am four years later, debt free and pursuing a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences.

Read more about Giselle Montemayor.

March 9, 2021
Jo-Ann Galindo

Name: Ana Sophia Mendoza
Age: 19
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Hometown: Edinburg
High School: South Texas High School for Health Professions, Mercedes, TX 

Why UTRGV?

I chose UTRGV based on three criteria: Cost-friendliness, proximity to home, and sense of community. This university offers quality education, all the while allowing me to experience college life amongst familiar faces and a culture unlike any other.

Read more about Ana Sophia Mendoza.

 

2019

July 30, 2019

Roberto De La Garza

Name: Roberto De La Garza
Age: 21
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Hometown: Brownsville, Texas 

Why UTRGV?
I decided to attend UTRGV for the Rio Grande Valley's rich culture and its proximity to my home. As a Biomedical science student, UTRGV offers a wide spectrum of research fields and topics to choose and learn from. Additionally, UTRGV offers a quality education comparable with many of the state's leading public universities.

Read more about Roberto De La Garza.

May 7, 2019

Mariana Cerda

Name: Mariana Cerda
Age: 21
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Hometown: Weslaco, TX 

Why UTRGV?
My parents attended the university when it was UTPA, so I was always interested in the school and knew I would apply. I was admitted into the BMED program and was excited for the opportunity. I love that UTRGV has so much to offer and it is so close to home.

Read more about Mariana Cerda.

 

2018

April 10, 2018

Roman Sanchez-Martinez

Name: Roman Sanchez-Martinez
Age: 20
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Minor: Biology
Hometown: Monterrey, Nuevo Leon 

Why UTRGV?

When I enrolled at UTRGV, I was under the CAP program that allowed me to stay at the institution for a year and eventually transfer to UT Austin to continue my studies. Upon my stay, I realized that UTRGV offered so many opportunities that, to this day, have helped me grow academically as well as personally. 

Read more about Roman Sanchez-Martinez.

 

2017

November 14, 2017

Victor Bazaldua

Name: 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...

Read more about Victor Bazaldua.

July 4, 2017

Hector Filozola

Name: 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...

Read more about Hector Filizola

April 4, 2017

Florintino Saenz

Name: 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...   

Read more about Florentino Saenz.

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