First, I'd like to take the time to appreciate, thank, and acknowledge those who contributed to my campaign. I would also like to thank my mom for helping me get to and from my program. I learned two major things during my program. The first was experiencing taking the train to and from the program and viewing San Francisco, while the second was the actual education portion and what happened in/outside of the classroom. I enjoyed how I got a taste of college life. I learned how to be independent. The two classes I took in San Francisco were different from my classes at school because we got to have a “free voice” instead of the "one voice and one mic" rule. At Academy of Art, students frequently joined conversations by speaking out instead of raising their hands. For my classes, I had to carry large paper packs and boards around the city. I was worried about riding the BART with all of my supplies. I was not used to carrying such large material like that before. Academy of Art is a place that teaches the kinds of art that my high school couldn’t teach. I met lots of different people in the program. For instance, I met a 25-year-old man from Malaysia who was a current student at Academy of Art.  It was inspiring to ask him questions about his past and to hear how excited he was about his future. This program really emphasized mastering your craft so that you can make art your career in the future. Thank you again for this wonderful opportunity.

I'm very excited about just the idea of being at Academy of Art. The fact that I've been accepted and allowed to visit such a place is extremely rewarding and grateful. During my attendance, I'd like to perform the best that I can and hopefully "leave a mark" or impact on my peers. I'm nervous about transportation because I'm a novice when it comes to taking BART or bus. A challenge I'll face in the program is if I won't manage myself clearly, but I believe I'll do great. Thank you for helping me.

Thank you so much for allowing me to pursue my desire of being a part of the Academy of Art program and your tremendous generosity. I highly appreciate your kindness, support, and advocacy of helping students or people like me to execute and perform their wishes. You’ve assisted me and helped me to pave a pathway for success. Thank you.