Meet a Daniels Scholar

Summer Joy Shirley
2004 Daniels Scholar

Name:  Summer Joy Shirley

 

College or University:  University of New Mexico

 

High School/ Year You Graduated:  Gallup High School, Class of 2004

 

College Major: BSN Nursing

 

Please describe what it means to you to be a Daniels Scholar:  I was blessed with such a great opportunity to attend college and earn a degree.  I now have the responsibility and motivation to finish school. 

 

What do you like most about being in college:  I really like that I have met so many diverse people.  I also like being independent.

 

What has been the greatest challenge so far:  Time management!!  You decide when to study, sleep and eat.  Sounds great but it can have its downside, trust me.

 

What advice would you offer someone who is applying to become a Daniels Scholar?  Work hard! Do not give up! It will pay off in the end

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
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