Class year

Sophomore Schreyer Scholar

Major

Information Sciences and Technology with a minor in German

Scholarship story

Since both my brother and I are currently attending Penn State, my family has multiple tuition bills. Each scholarship I earn helps to simplify the challenge of financing my college education. My scholarship support has also allowed me to freely explore academic majors and minors here at Penn State and encouraged me to give back to the University community as a student volunteer and leader in several service organizations.

Honors experience

As a Schreyer Scholar, I have been able to accelerate my knowledge and understanding, exploring courses I would normally never have the opportunity to take until senior year. Through the Schreyer Honors College Special Living Option, I have met many interesting students and made lasting friendships. The honors credit requirement has challenged me to become a better student who is interested in learning both inside and outside of the classroom. And the honors thesis requirement has provided me the opportunity to engage in real academic research before I graduate.