2023

Dante Beukes

May 30, 2023
Dante Beukes

Why UTRGV?

I chose to attend UTRGV because of its strong chess program. There are not many opportunities to play chess in my country, so I felt I had to leave and UTRGV was the best option for me.

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Alekxa Ariadna Guevara Rivera

May 23, 2023
Alekxa Ariadna Guevara Rivera

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.

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Suchitra Acharjee

May 16, 2023
Suchitra Acharjee

Why UTRGV?

I first heard about UTRGV from an old friend who told me I could apply without any fee. Application fees can be challenging for ambitious girls like me coming from developing countries and wanting to pursue higher education abroad. Indeed, it was a great relief and an incentive as well. When I researched more about the university and found the MPA program, I knew I had to apply. Fortunately, my program coordinator was very responsive about funding opportunities which ultimately paved my way here. UTRGV made my academic life smooth and untroubled by providing countless financial support, such as grants, loans, and multiple scholarships.

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Angelina Salinas

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.

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Jonathan Dominguez

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.

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Ariadna Jose Gonzalez

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.

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April Martinez

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.

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Angelique Trevino

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.

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Fabian Sosa

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.

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Juan Felipe Hinojosa

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.

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Jose Garza

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.

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Ana Rosa Mena

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.

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Jorge Rivera

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.

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Jenna Scoggin

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!

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Michael Vazquez

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.

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Tiffany Barragan

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.

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Nallely Garza

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.

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Alyna Lizcano

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.

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Anna Tamez

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.

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Georgina Guerra

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.

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Samuel Martinez

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.

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Daniel Gonzalez-Franco

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.

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