Name: Vaughn
Ludwig
Semester/Year
Started at WCC: Fall 2011
Semester/Year
Started in TRiO SSS: Fall 2011
Degree(s) Earned
at WCC or 4yr. college/university: Currently Attending
Semester(s)/Year(s)
Graduated: N/A
How has TRiO SSS
helped you/what services have you used?
Trio has
provided me with the most knowledgeable tutors on campus and unlimited access
to computers. Without these two key assets I never would have been able to
survive my college experience. We are so fortunate to have such an amazing
service provided, which all of my peers can easily attest to. I've not only watched my grades rise from the
support of Trio, but many of my classmates as well. There is no other spot on campus where you
find such a hunger for learning. Last semester I ran into financial trouble
that put my college career in jeopardy. I discussed this with the Trio staff
and they patiently sat down with me and discussed my options. I signed up for a grant through Trio, which
without, I never would have been able to attend this semester. Trio have been
such a blessing in my life and I hope it will be able to continue services
future students.
Personal
Statement:
After many years
of bad decisions and substance abuse I was sent to prison in 2002. Upon my
release I decided to give myself a chance at a meaningful life. I gracefully
surrendered the things of my youth, found a job roofing, and kept myself out of
trouble. With my competitive attitude
and team effort I soon became foreman running my own crew. Through my family
and friends support I continued to avoid temptation and work kept me very busy.
My life was finally coming together and in a direction I never thought
possible. I was receiving raises and
making good money but I also knew I wasn't going to be able to roof houses for
the rest of my life. My boss was a
mentor to me and recognized potential in me beyond a career as a roofer and
planted the seed of a higher education. At his urging I decided to look into
getting signed up. It was quite a nerve
racking experience after being out of school for many years and never thought
that in my wildest dreams that I would be going to college. With some guidance
I was help you the process went through my orientation and became a full time
student at windward Community College. At first I felt a bit out of place and
had a tough time relating to my younger peers around me. After a couple of months I was somewhat
overwhelmed and needed help. A friend
led me in the direction of Trio which was the largest blessing in my college
career to date. After signing some
papers and a few computer assignments I had excellent tutors, computers, and an
amazing support system at my disposal.
Without the services offered by Trio I would not have survived my first
college semester. I had a commonality
with those around me who had been through some of the same life circumstances.
This gave me hope for a much brighter future.
By seeing all of the success stories around me in TRiO I knew that I had
a chance. Trio has the most exceptional staff! They invested large amounts of
time, guidance, and patience, to help me chart out a path to success. I have been able to maintain an accumulative
GPA of 3.25 and will graduate next semester. I have seen Trio work miracles in
students lives and I'll always be in debt to them and grateful.
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