Hello! My name is Hope Nelsen, I am currently attending UNL in the Architecture College. Throughout my life, I've faced numerous challenges but didn't let that stop me. Born with only one ventricle in my heart, I was given just a 20% chance of surviving past two years old. But I'm a fighter! I've undergone multiple surgeries during my 19 years here —five on my heart and two on my abdomen— and was G-tube fed until I was five. These experiences, included spending months in the hospital, and have shown me how crucial your environment is to your mental and physical well-being. This realization sparked my interest in architecture and interior design.To achieve my goal, I took early college classes in high school, and despite the additional work load, I maintained a commendable GPA of 3.8. I enjoy the dramatic arts and have been in multiple plays/musicals during high school. I was also active in Yearbook and enjoyed bringing together something people will look back on for years. As I look to continue my education, I am applying to scholarships to help me afford it, as my yearly medical expenses are a constant impact on my family and their ability to help pay for my college education.