I was born and raised in honduras, a central american nation with

1. I was born and raised in Honduras, a Central American nation
with a variety of natural resources and many natural and
cultural attractions. Although my country does not lack in
beauty or appeal, it has gained a reputation for being one of the
most dangerous countries due to its high rate of poverty, crime,
and government corruption. The terrible effect this has had on
our daily lives, in regards to street violence, the increase in
gangs or the ability to trust political leaders has been significant
in recent years. However, these very issues are what motivate
me to pursue a degree in Business Administration, which I hope
will provide me with the skills and knowledge to return to
Honduras and contribute to improving the reality of my country.
My grandparents are French, Jordanian and Honduran,
something for which I am truly grateful for because this
multicultural background has constantly exposed me to different
cultures. It has taught me the importance of respecting others
customs, beliefs and values. Having been a part of the soccer
team for several years has made me very competitive but has
simultaneously allowed me to understand better the importance
of being a team player.
Living in Honduras, community service was not an option but a
responsibility. Of all my experiences, the most fulfilling ones
have been volunteering at “Loving Hands” and the “Cultural
Center Art and Friendship Paris-Tegu”, where I witnessed
firsthand how becoming involved and developing a relationship
with low income youth can change their perspective, provide
optimism for their future and help distance them from social
risks.
I have followed a bilingual education (English/Spanish) since
preschool in Honduras, achieving a GPA of 93% at the end of
high school, which was very useful to gain admission to
Northern Virginia Community College. Soon after, I received
an invitation to become a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor
Society. That opened a big opportunity to attend Marymount

2. University, as I received a big scholarship. I graduated as Suma
Cum Laude as a member of Phi Theta Phi.
Tuition fees for international students in the United States are
several times higher than for domestic students, which is why,
although accepted at a very good University in Virginia right
after high school, I had to decline, heartbroken, because my
parents could not afford it. Now that I finished college I am
working in a Lending company putting my noodle into practice.
This year of work has motivated me to pursue my Masters
Degree in finance and economics. However, without a
scholarship, I face a barrier difficult to overcome as my parents
finance my college education as well as my two brothers’ with a
currency that constantly loses value in front of the US dollar.
Receiving a scholarship would change my life. I truly am not
exaggerating given that the only way I can afford to go to a
university and continue my education is by receiving financial
help. As an international student I am very limited to financial
help. Educational costs are almost tripled and it is very difficult
for an international student to continue education past an
associate’s degree. The reason I have been working so hard
since I first entered college is because since the first day I knew
it would be near impossible for my parents and I to afford it.
Receiving this scholarship would be life changing given that I
will be able to finish my degree, prosper in life, and continue
working towards my goals. By receiving this scholarship, I
could prove not only to myself but also to my parents that my
hard work paid off. I will have demonstrated that I can work
hard by myself to achieve what I want in life. This would help
me not only believe more in myself, but also in the things that I
am capable of accomplishing throughout my life.
Transition from one country to another has been smooth and
very enriching so I can foresee that my ability to adapt to new
environments and demands will become my ability to compete. I
want to make a difference by integrating social responsibility as
a core value in any field of work and I´m looking for the right
leadership to steer me towards that path.

3. BAU’s faculty represent expertise, practical business
experience, and cultural diversity of enormous range. I am very
much interested in your majors
My career goal is to be able to lead a company to success by
innovating ideas and make business connections not only at a
national level but worldwide. Given my social and leadership
characteristics, I want to be able to make an impact of change.
In 2 years I look at myself working for a big business as a
leader and innovator. I see myself inspiring others to work hard
and feel happy about the results. I would like to return to my
home country (Honduras) to put all of my skills and knowledge
into practice. I would like to help those with undiscovered
potential by giving them the opportunity to achieve their
dreams. By working in a company that makes connections
worldwide I could combine individuals from two different
countries to work together as one and unite their ideas to create
something extraordinary.