b'5GROW YOUR FUTURESHELDON JOHNSONPhiladelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School, Class of 2018Gettysburg College, Class of 2022, B.S., Physics MASSIEL DEL ORBEThere were many reasons I wantedto go to college, from newfoundNortheast High School, Class of 2018freedom to being able to gainAlbright College, Class of 2022, B.S., Business Administrationknowledge that was not accessibleMy parents are the reason I pushed myself to go to college. to me.Yet, the main reason I went to college is I wanted to honor their hard work and the long hours they put into establishing a better life for our family in the United States. that I believed it was the best path to get my family out of ourNow I am a first-generation college graduate, and my parents current situation and into a much better one. My family was verycouldnt be any prouder of me. When they heard the news, they proud of me for accomplishing what no one in my family had were moved to tears. I chose Albright College because it is a small done before. I chose Gettysburg College after doing an overnightschool, and I wanted to have one-on-one connections with my stay to see what the school is like. That visit made me realize professors. I wanted to make sure that I wasnt just anotherthat the communal aspects of Gettysburg College were somethingnumber in a classroom and Albright College provided that for me. I wanted to be a part of. College opened doors to different social, educational, athletic, Even before starting college, I knew I wanted to study and professional environments. It gave me the space to growengineering, but was unsure of what I wanted to do with and learn who I was, find the things that bring me joy, andmy career. After performing research during my first two sharpen my sense of curiosity to expand out of my comfort zone.undergraduate summers, where I spent time observing objects I was able to make connections for a lifetime, connectionsin space and their behavior, I realized I enjoyed hands-on work.which have shaped my future and my career plan,That led me to research what jobs involved both my interests, such as my current internship with PNC in the Assetand I have been on an Aerospace Engineering career path Management Group. I have learnedever since. to take risks and investin myself.Grow Grow GrowYour Your YourFuture Future Grow Future GrowGrow Your Grow Grow Your Grow Grow Your Grow YourYour Grow Your GrowFuture Grow Future Grow Future FutureYour Your Future Your Future YourYour YourFuture Future Future FutureFuture Future'