TAMIU GEAR UP IV 2015 Essay Contest

Melissa Garcia The University of Texas Austin, TX Graduated from: J.B. Alexander High School Class of 2017 Laredo, TX I am a Pre-Law Government major at the University of Texas at Austin. This past year attending UT has been a remarkable experience for me as it has aided me in my personal growth, giving me the confidence I lacked to pursue my goals. I would like to give my sincere gratitude to GEAR UP for the bountiful resources and opportunities that allowed me to be where I am today.