August 2012
To the family of Stephanie Burgos,
First and foremost, I would like to thank everyone involved in the scholarship—including Diana Diaz-Torres, and Fanny Mera—for being so accommodating after I had broken a bone in my foot. It was incredibly thoughtful of everyone to invite me to all of the wonderful activities sponsored by the scholarship, providing me transportation, and picking activities that were handicap-friendly. Being on a boat and seeing Manhattan’s skyline for the first time in my life sure beats being stuck in bed, and I really appreciate it.
In my mind, that is what separates this scholarship from any other, it is a support system and it feels like being in another family. I really loved getting to know all of the other scholarship recipients too; Christine, Areta, Jenny, and the newest member, Alex—they’re all wonderful people and friends!
This reminds me, I cannot believe that I am going to be a senior this fall! Then again, I am not shocked that the time flew by, seeing as how it has been a very busy year. This year, I joined student government as well as the school newspaper, which meant a lot of hours staying up at night. Add in the other work load from my classes—which included two full-length screenplays for my screenwriting class (100-120 pages each)—I could say with confidence that I pushed myself even further this year than ever before. This summer, I have been interning at the local newspaper in the town that my university is located in. I am still on the fence whether or not I want to have a full-fledged career in journalism, but I think it could be a good starting point for me as an aspiring writer.
It does not end there though! This upcoming fall I get the opportunity to study abroad in London once again. What is even more exciting is that it is going to be a part of my job as a Resident Assistant who will help oversee the London First Year Program, St. Lawrence University’s very first freshmen class to be sent abroad! I am very nervous as I am essentially one of the first to have ever pioneered such a program. However, I am very excited to form bonds with the freshman class that I shall take care of in London, and just excited to take classes in one of my favorite cities in the world. It would also give me an edge on my resume as it will provide a critical leadership experience.
This fall to next year, I will also be working on a writer senior project on one of my favorite film directors, David Lynch (director of Blue Velvet,Mulholland Drive, and the popular TV show Twin Peaks). I will be looking at the way femininity is constructed (or deconstructed) in his films in relation to the film noir genre. This project will pull from three of my most beloved disciplines; film, gender, and creative writing, and because I’ll be in London I will have access to the British Film Institute which is a very good resource on film.
I also plan to write a weekly column in the school newspaper during my stay in London, either focusing on some literature or film that takes place in London. I am not sure how I will find time between taking classes, overseeing the freshman class, working on my senior project, and doing a column while being abroad, but when there is a will, there is a way and I am just thrilled to be doing all of these wonderful things that I have so much vested interest in!
With that said, I would not be in this place had it not been for all of the support that I have received from everyone at the Stephanie Marie Burgos Scholarship. You guys seriously rock!
With Love,
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