Throughout my years at TAMUK I never thought this day would come. I’ve faced many challenges just to get to where I am today. I never thought that I would be graduating and that I would meet some of the most caring and generous professors. See this degree is not just all of my hard work, but it’s also a testament to all the hard work my mom and grandma have put in to get me this far.
My mom has always been there for me no matter what, and I will never be able to repay her for what she has done for me. This degree to me is just a step closer to achieving my goals and giving my mother what she deserves in life.
For me, this degree is for myself, my mom, and grandma. Being a student in the Communications Department has taught me things about myself I never knew. I learned so much from the department and the friendships I’ve made. Professors have always been there to help and guide me every step of the way.
Professor Manuel Flores believed in me from the moment I walked into his Film Making class freshman year. He never gave up on me even when I sometimes turned work in late and when I was late to class. As I progressed throughout the program I started to take it more seriously, and Dr. Flores helped me with so many things. He was always there giving me the best advice from things dealing with school to even life situations. I am forever grateful for his continuous support and for him always believing in me when I doubted myself at times.
Professor Nicole Morris saw potential in me, and she has always given me the best advice. Working for The South Texan and being a part of the clubs in the department have taught me that there is so much out there that is waiting for me. Communications is not just about making films, but it’s about being yourself and finding what you love; taking that and running with it. The Communications Department at TAMUK is much more than a department.
The professors and people in the department are a small family in some ways. I’m excited to start this next adventure in life. Even though I am graduating it’s not a goodbye for me, but a see you later to the Communications Department here at TAMUK.
