The Value of Education In My Life

My name is Silvio Noel Gutierrez, and I am a presidential scholarship student. I received

the presidential scholarship because I was the best student of my city and one of the top students
of the whole country. When I was in high school, I attended many academic contests that
allowed me to develop my skills and to win many awards. In university, I used my knowledge,
abilities, and dedication to earn a 3.93 cumulative GPA. I value all the knowledge that I have
acquired at Keiser University because it has allowed me to foster my potential while helping my
classmates doing their best. As a student, I have learned that success at academic life is not about
being the best student; instead, it is about being a vehicle to transmit knowledge and values.
During this stage, my most valuable achievements are being a tutor at the Center for the
Academic Excellence and being part of the president’s list during most of my career. Working as
a CAE tutor boosts my creativity and communication skills because I can explain even the most
complicated topics to students. As a student and a CAE tutor, I learned the values of leadership,
humility, and solidarity. I believe that we, as excellent students, can inspire others to achieve
their goals. Moreover, as part of my work-study hours, I work at the financial aid department
where I learned the values of responsibility and teamwork. At this department, I realized the
impact that team spirit can create because the financial aid team works to provide solutions to
students that want to access to education. In the extracurricular activities, I am part of the
household Guardians of the Sacred Heart and Jesus Army, which contribute spirituality to my
life. Moreover, as a member the Taekwondo team, I exercised my body and my mind because I
learned how to be persistent and how to manage my emotions while working my body.
Currently, I am the treasurer of the Business Club, where I have not only learned to control the
cash resources but also how to contribute business ideas while creating a positive impact on the
country. As a volunteer, I worked as a translator for American physicians that came to Nicaragua
to provide medical attention in poor communities. I can tell that this experience changed my life
because I realized that we could help our community by doing such little things. Additionally,
the experience showed me the value of education, which I believe is the tool to build a better
future. Overall, the university experience has made of me an integer individual, who is ready to
overcome all the odds and to create a legacy. Finally, I had to describe myself in one word; it
would be hardworking because everything I have achieved is a result of sacrifice and dedication.