The reason I am pursuing a career path in business management is because I see it as the foundation of my future goal: owning my own real estate brokerage. Real estate is not just about buying and selling homes—it is about building trust, creating connections, and helping people take one of the biggest steps in their lives. Sales and marketing are the tools that make that possible. They are not just business skills; they are life skills that require persistence, communication, and creativity, and I want to master them so that one day I can build a successful company that serves my community. My inspiration comes from my father, who worked as a contractor for many years. Watching him work hard every day to provide for our family taught me the value of dedication, perseverance, and service to others. Although he didn’t have the chance to pursue higher education, he always encouraged me to work hard in school and to create a future where I could use my mind as much as my hands. His sacrifices inspire me to chase a career where I can combine my own drive with opportunities he didn’t have. Real estate became the perfect fit for me because it blends my interest in business with my passion for serving people. My motivation also comes from my own experiences working alongside my dad. During those long summers of physical labor, I realized how important it is to create opportunities where hard work pays off in lasting ways. In real estate, hard work translates into meaningful results not just for me, but for the families I serve. Helping someone buy their first home, sell a property, or start an investment journey is more than a transaction; it is a relationship built on trust. To me, that is the heart of business is connecting with people and guiding them toward something that improves their lives. My passion for sales also comes from my love of strategy and communication. I enjoy finding creative ways to connect with people, to share ideas, and to influence decisions in a positive direction. Marketing excites me because it allows me to tell a story, highlight value, and bring attention to opportunities that others may overlook. Sales challenges me to think quickly, build confidence, and focus on solutions. Together, these skills form the perfect foundation for running a real estate brokerage, where both client relationships and brand reputation are everything. In the future, I plan to take what I have learned in sales and marketing and build a brokerage that is not only financially successful but also community-focused. I want my business to reflect the values my father instilled in me: hard work, honesty, and service. Whether through helping families find homes or mentoring new agents entering the field, my vision is to create a company that gives back as much as it grows. That is why I am pursuing this path because sales and marketing are not just stepping stones, but the building blocks of the future I want to create.

Do we ever truly realize how hard our parents work to provide the world for us with little in return? After working with my dad for several summers between my middle to high school years, I came to a transformative twofold realization. The first realization being how I want to carry on his beliefs about what it means to be a father and a provider. The second being how working with him inspired me to pursue a further education after graduating high school. My father is the hardest working contractor I know. Through all those summers we were always doing grueling physical labor. I vividly remember working with my dad doing a job to build an addition to a customer's house. During this job we had to bring in at least sixty four twelve foot two by eights as well as at least twenty osb boards. Additionally, we had to not only unload all of those at the jobsite by ourselves, but the temperature outside was a scorching one hundred and one degrees outside. That night while reflecting on the day after being exhausted, I realized my dad usually has to do this on a consistent basis without much help and ask for minimal in return. This led me to recognize my father as a true role model, someone who embodies dedication, selflessness, and strength. My dad is an amazing man who always puts our family first before himself. I aspire to share the same views as him one day when I have my own wife and kids. Since my father didn’t have the opportunity to earn a college degree as his parents weren’t supportive of it, one of the life lessons my dad had taught while undergoing that humbling hard labor was that if I work harder in school I won’t have to sacrifice my body in my later ages. That wisdom he shared gave me a newfound appreciation about the importance of pursuing a college degree and I know that when I graduate it’ll all be worth it. With that being said I plan on graduating with a degree in business management in hopes of starting my own real estate company. The lesson my father taught me is what I really have been living by for the past couple of years and gave me a new true perspective of how I want to live my life. I’d do anything for my father since I know he does everything for me, I mean the respect I gained for my father is the same respect I want to earn from my kids someday. It’s a true statement when I say those hot summer days were both the best and worst days of my life, but I would never go back in time to redo it. They taught me the values my father holds dear, shaped my goals, and are what motivated me to create a future in which I work smarter, not harder.

Do we ever truly realize how hard our parents work to provide the world for us with little in return? For many first-generation students like me, our parents’ sacrifices are the foundation of our opportunities. My biggest piece of advice to another first-generation student is this: never take those sacrifices for granted, and let them motivate you to push forward in your education, even when the journey feels overwhelming. I learned this lesson firsthand while working with my dad during the summers between middle school and high school. My father is the hardest-working contractor I know, and he is also my greatest role model. I vividly remember one job where we were building an addition to a customer’s house. We had to haul more than sixty 12-foot two-by-eights and at least twenty OSB boards. Not only did we have to unload all of them by ourselves, but the temperature outside was a scorching 101 degrees. By the end of the day, I was drained, my arms and back sore from carrying lumber in the sun. Later that night, as I lay in bed exhausted, it hit me: my dad does this kind of grueling labor nearly every day of his life, without much help, and without complaint. He works endlessly to provide for our family and asks for little in return. That realization gave me a new perspective. It made me appreciate my father in a deeper way, and it also gave me direction. My dad never had the opportunity to go to college—his parents didn’t support him in pursuing higher education. But one lesson he always made sure to pass down to me was this: “If you work hard in school, you won’t have to sacrifice your body later in life the way I did.” Those words stuck with me, and they continue to guide me. They remind me that every late night of studying, every stressful exam, and every challenge I face in school is worth it, because it is part of a bigger purpose. For any first-generation student, that is the advice I would share: hold on to the wisdom and sacrifices of your parents. They may not have had the same opportunities, but they worked tirelessly to make sure you could. Their sacrifices are not just part of your past, they are fuel for your future. When classes feel overwhelming, when money feels tight, or when it feels like giving up would be easier, remember why you started. Remember that earning your degree is not just about you, but about honoring the people who made it possible. For me, my father’s example inspires my dream of graduating with a degree in business management and eventually starting my own real estate company. But more than career success, what I want most is to carry on his values dedication, perseverance, and selflessness into my own life as a future husband, father, and leader. So to any first-generation student reading this: stay focused, stay grateful, and never forget who you’re doing this for. One day, when you walk across that graduation stage, you’ll know that you didn’t just earn a degree you honored a legacy.

Do we ever truly realize how hard our parents work to provide the world for us with little in return? After working with my dad for several summers between my middle to high school years, I came to a transformative twofold realization. The first realization being how I want to carry on his beliefs about what it means to be a father and a provider. The second being how working with him inspired me to pursue a further education after graduating high school. My father is the hardest working contractor I know. Through all those summers we were always doing grueling physical labor. I vividly remember working with my dad doing a job to build an addition to a customer's house. During this job we had to bring in at least sixty four twelve foot two by eights as well as at least twenty osb boards. Additionally, we had to not only unload all of those at the jobsite by ourselves, but the temperature outside was a scorching one hundred and one degrees outside. That night while reflecting on the day after being exhausted, I realized my dad usually has to do this on a consistent basis without much help and ask for minimal in return. This led me to recognize my father as a true role model, someone who embodies dedication, selflessness, and strength. My dad is an amazing man who always puts our family first before himself. I aspire to share the same views as him one day when I have my own wife and kids. Since my father didn’t have the opportunity to earn a college degree as his parents weren’t supportive of it, one of the life lessons my dad had taught while undergoing that humbling hard labor was that if I work harder in school I won’t have to sacrifice my body in my later ages. That wisdom he shared gave me a newfound appreciation about the importance of pursuing a college degree and I know that when I graduate it’ll all be worth it. With that being said I plan on graduating with a degree in business management in hopes of starting my own real estate company. The lesson my father taught me is what I really have been living by for the past couple of years and gave me a new true perspective of how I want to live my life. I’d do anything for my father since I know he does everything for me, I mean the respect I gained for my father is the same respect I want to earn from my kids someday. It’s a true statement when I say those hot summer days were both the best and worst days of my life, but I would never go back in time to redo it. They taught me the values my father holds dear, shaped my goals, and are what motivated me to create a future in which I work smarter, not harder.

I chose to transfer to UTSA because it reminds me of home and community. Having grown up in San Antonio my entire life, UTSA has always been a part of my story. From an early age, I learned about the school and saw firsthand the impact it has on the city and the people who live here. It was clear to me that UTSA is not just a place to earn a degree, but an institution that prides itself on community involvement, selflessness, and giving back. These values resonate deeply with me, and I want to be a student who reflects them in both my academic and personal life. To me, being a Roadrunner means being more than just a student. It means stepping into the role of a leader, a volunteer, and a source of encouragement for others. It means carrying the values of generosity, perseverance, and service into every area of life—whether in the classroom, in the community, or in the future career I pursue. I know that UTSA fosters these values, and that makes me even more excited to become part of its tradition and legacy. One of my biggest goals in life is to join the United States Air Force and commission as an officer. In order to achieve this, I must first earn my bachelor’s degree, and transferring to UTSA is the next step in that journey. This scholarship would be especially meaningful because it would ease the financial burden of higher education. With this support, I would be able to dedicate more of my time and energy toward excelling academically, building myself into a top student, and preparing for the responsibilities that come with serving as an officer. Instead of spending long hours at a minimum-wage job to afford tuition, I would be able to focus on campus involvement, leadership development, and giving back to the school and community that have already given me so much. I cannot wait to be a Roadrunner and to experience the opportunities, challenges, and community that come with being part of this university. I know that transferring to UTSA will be one of the best decisions I have ever made, and I look forward to carrying its values with me long after graduation. My hope is that, one day, I will be able to share my own story with incoming freshmen and inspire them the way so many UTSA alumni have inspired me.