Coming from a small high school, I knew I wanted to go to a college that did not have any closed gates or doors — where I could meet people from all over — and that’s what I have found at UAB.

UAB has been playing a pivotal role in developing the startup community in Alabama and provided one-of-a-kind experience. They do a great job of connecting students to internships at startups, which provides an immense amount of experience for a student.

Being at UAB and having such close proximity to the medical campus was attractive to me, and I am excited about the opportunities ahead of me as I continue my coursework and collegiate experience as a Blazer.

The level of ‘who-knows-what’s-gonna-happen’ is at its absolute max right now; but with the experience I have gained in this humble community on and off campus, I am well-prepared and eager to jump into the challenge headlong.

I never expected my research, mentorship and leadership experiences to help me grow so much to where I am today, and I am truly grateful for these experiences through UAB.

There are so many people around me that have helped make this possible, and my gratitude to them cannot be overstated. I am so thankful for the mentors, professors and friends that have believed in me along the way.

In high school, I was discouraged from pursuing engineering because it was deemed a man’s field. After completing my undergraduate studies from UAB, I began working for UAB, and it was fitting to continue my studies with a program I knew and loved.

UAB has not only shown me to believe in myself, but there is opportunity for everyone, and it doesn’t matter if you have a disability. UAB is one of the best colleges that focuses on diversity.

I always knew my career path wouldn’t be the same as other people. With faculty help, I was networking at conferences and even taking a business class when it interested me.