Today’s Determination Builds Tomorrow’s Doctora

In this new year, we give thanks for your support and are pleased to highlight the challenges and successes of one of our new scholarship students, a determined young woman, who we will call “Mariela”.  We give thanks to the drive and determination that this young woman demonstrates to her academics – and it is our good fortune to be able to meet her and help support her education.

“Mariela” is 14 years old and has just completed her 7th grade courses at a Colegio (high school) in San Ramon, Costa Rica.  The transition from elementary school into 7th grade in high school has been challenging for her, as it is for most students when moving into a larger student population where distractions are everywhere, courses are more rigorous, and the expectations are high.