2023
May 23, 2023
Alekxa Ariadna Guevara Rivera
Why UTRGV?
May 9, 2023
Angelina Salinas
Why UTRGV?
I chose UTRGV because it had plenty of financial resources for first-generation, Hispanic students. The opportunity to live on campus provided a chance to experience a different environment and gain personal growth through my independence. Throughout my time at UTRGV, I witnessed firsthand what it means to not only to live on my own, but to maintain a healthy school/work balance.
May 2, 2023
Jonathan Dominguez
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.
April 25, 2023
Ariadna Jose Gonzalez
Why UTRGV?
I chose to attend UTRGV because I wanted to have a better education and a better future. As a foreign student, UTRGV offered me the opportunity to improve my skills, leverage my opportunities, and discover a completely new world.
April 18, 2023
April Martinez
Why UTRGV?
I chose to attend UTRGV for the family aspect of the university. Other universities can’t compare to the home ethic this university offers. When I was touring this university, I fell in love with how warm and inviting everyone is. The staff and faculty are very respectful figures, yet it feels as if they’re family as well.
April 11, 2023
Angelique Trevino
Why UTRGV?
As a first-generation college student born and raised in Brownsville, TX, I knew that I wanted to stay here for college and make a difference in my community. I knew that UTRGV has all the resources for me to receive a quality education that is affordable and close to home.
April 4, 2023
Fabian Sosa
Why UTRGV?
I chose UTRGV because they offer exceptional and affordable college education. UTRGV ranked first in the nation among public institutions for least student debt. UTRGV gave me what other universities couldn’t - a chance.
March 28, 2023
Juan Felipe Hinojosa
Why UTRGV?
I decided to attend UTRGV because it was close to home and I enjoyed the environment and being part of the Vaquero community.
March 21, 2023
Jose Garza
Why UTRGV?
I chose UTRGV for many reasons. I used to think that it was a university that wasn’t much during the time that I was in high school. You don’t always appreciate what is right in front of you, especially when you are young. As I got closer to graduation I started to notice all of the programs that it had to offer and how much it would benefit me to stay here. Those are my reasons and the fact that it has provided me with what I need and more.
March 14, 2023
Ana Rosa Mena
Why UTRGV?
At first, I chose to attend UTRGV because I wanted to be close to my family. I stayed here because of the opportunities available to me as a physics major as UTRGV has an excellent Physics Department that conducts cutting edge research and provides students the opportunity to be a part of it. Another reason why I chose UTRGV is because of the UTeach program. They have prepared me with the tools I need to be an excellent teacher and thanks to them I can graduate with a teacher certification.
March 7, 2023
Jorge Rivera
Why UTRGV?
The reason why I chose UTRGV was that it was the only school that offered the best financial aid while offering the program that I want to pursue. It was also the most convenient location since it is so close to friends and family. They offered the best support that I needed as a first-generation student.
February 28, 2023
Jenna Scoggin
Why UTRGV?
UTRGV has a beautiful campus and distinguished faculty, along with being close to home and a being a smart financial decision for me. Due to the student population being on the smaller end, I knew there would be good opportunities to excel as a student. I also had several close friends that were attending UTRGV who were also science majors!
February 21, 2023
Michael Vazquez
Why UTRGV?
I decided to attend UTRGV because it is a local university that offered the degree in mathematics that I was seeking and the school that my cousins have attended. During my senior year in high school, the UTeach program, only offered at UTRGV in terms of local colleges, caught my attention as I wanted to become a high school teacher.
February 14, 2023
Tiffany Barragan
Why UTRGV?
I chose UTRGV because it was the best economical choice as well as all the opportunities that it has to offer. It gave me the chance to stay close to my loved ones while obtaining a high-quality education. UTRGV provides a variety of programs, student aid, student organizations, and a friendly environment. My experience has been that professors genuinely care about their students, engage the students into their lectures, and guide students to the right path. They want to help you achieve, especially in my mathematics department.
February 7, 2023
Nallely Garza
Why UTRGV?
I chose UTRGV because it is an affordable university that offers great opportunities and degree options to choose from. The variability of these options that will set you up to have success in the career you choose.
January 31, 2023
Alyna Lizcano
Why UTRGV?
The familiarity of home, financial support, and sense of community made choosing UTRGV a simple choice for me. I have been able to grow and excel at my own pace; without the fear of financial restraint or being too far from home.
January 24, 2023
Anna Tamez
Why UTRGV?
I am proud to call UTRGV my home because here everybody included everyone - we are like one big family that supports and encourages one another. It is an amazing school that offered me the comfort of feeling at home and staying close to my relatives. It offers a broad variety of diverse education, sports, as well as organizations that I can expand my knowledge.
January 17, 2023
Georgina Guerra
Why UTRGV?
I chose UTRGV because of the opportunity to be able to go to an affordable institution, with an outstanding civil engineering program while also being able to be close to my family and get the college experience. I also chose to attend UTRGV, because of the UTRGV Spirit Program, where I currently take part in as a UTRGV Dance Team Member.
January 10, 2023
Samuel Martinez
Why UTRGV?
I choose UTRGV for many reasons. Firstly, because I knew of the great marketing program they had and a big bonus is that UTRGV is so close to home and being close to my family is important to me, so attending this university was the best choice for me. I don’t regret choosing UTRGV since these last couple of years I’ve grown so much not only as a student, but as a person.
January 3, 2023
Daniel Gonzalez-Franco
Why UTRGV?
It all happened so fast. I had the opportunity to graduate early from high school and I felt that I was so caught up in the whole process of wanting to graduate early that I never really had time to think about what the future would hold as soon as I graduated. However, when it came to deciding which university I wanted to go to, I decided on staying here at UTRGV mainly because not only did it feel like it was the right decision, but it felt like home. Spending almost all my life here, made me want to continue my journey here at UTRGV and prosper in my career.