For many, these past two years have been one of many trials and turbulences but our scholars have managed to rise above in their struggles to achieve their academic and career pursuits and live out their dreams of service to others despite what was going on around them.
Here are the updates of these amazing young ladies:
Lewinski Lopez
"I graduated this past July with a double major in English, Performance & Communications from St. Lawrence University. I was not able to go to my graduation but I was lucky enough to have gotten a job straight after graduation.
I moved to Brooklyn and got a job as a teacher resident at a charter school. I worked there for 3 months and then decided to change career paths because I did not think I could go through grad school for teaching while I worked full time. I pressed pause on grad school and teaching so I could switched over to real estate.
Now, I work as an Administrative Assistant to a small real estate company in Manhattan. My new goal is to learn as much as I can at this new job and see how I like real estate. If I do like real estate, I plan on getting my masters in Business. I was lucky to be hired by a small company that wants me to grow with them. If I learned anything from changing professions and goals it’s that it’s okay to change your mind as long as you’re pursuing something you like. Change your mind a million times but make sure you’re doing what you love.
I am so grateful to my family, friends, mentors and scholarship people who stood by me throughout my college journey. It can be difficult to figure out what you are going to do for the rest of your life but I was lucky enough to be surrounded by great people who supported me. Thank you to everyone who checked up on me and who supported me along the way, this is only the beginning and to anyone wondering if it’s worth it, it is. You have to push through and keep going until you finish your goals even if you change your mind."
CONGRATULATIONS LEWINSKI ON YOUR GRADUATION
We are proud to see you grow over the years and can't wait to see what wonderful things you will continue to do from here on. Much luck and success in all you do!
Darcelis Gutierrez
"This past year I made Dean's list and was promoted from being an assistant teaching artist to working as a Junior Faculty member for the School of Interactive Arts! In this program, I teach high school students how to code and design their own games. However, with the pandemic underway, both teaching and attending school had become a difficult feat for many. Not only was I attending college, thanks to SMBS, but I was also teaching simultaneously in a remote setting. As a student and educator, I had to learn how to adapt quickly. Not only did I have to find the best methods to teach my students but how to learn for my academic classes as well. Nonetheless, because I was given the opportunity to continue my education I was able to learn from my own classes and apply what worked into the ones I lead. Thank you to SMBS, because without them, I wouldn't even have the chance to have the opportunity to learn what I love while teaching others."
Faria Islam
"I am currently a senior at Columbia University, majoring in psychology with a concentration in Women and Gender Studies. This past year has been a meaningful experience. I did research in a psychology lab and studied the difference between religion versus science. I also participated in a club called Globe med that provides healthcare necessities to women in Uganda. I am excited to be a senior, and I am planning to enjoy my last year in college. I would like to thank you SMBS for supporting my journey!"
Congratulations to ALL our scholars
for their hard work and perseverance during such difficult times.
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How can you help our efforts?
You are welcome to donate directly to the organization at:
The Stephanie Marie Burgos Scholarship Inc.
P.O. Box 370153
Brooklyn, New York 11237
Or,
consider donating online on Facebook/Meta on Tuesday, Nov. 30th for "Giving Tuesday",
where 100% of your donation is given to us via Network for Good.
AND,
ADD our organization to your AMAZON SMILE account as charity of choice. There is NO additional charge or cost to you but every time you purchase something this season a portion goes to the Stephanie Marie Burgos Scholarship.
Thank you again for your support!
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