scholars’ LATINO INITIATIVE Carlos Roberto Carvajal High School: Southern Lee High School Place of Birth: Honduras Years of Education in the US: 6
College Interests: Computer Engineering and Business Administration Extracurricular: Work at Food Lion 31 hrs/wk (summer), 20hrs/wk (School); Mock UN (1hr/wk); Sunday School Teacher (2hrs/wk). It’s rare for to encounter a student whose value of hard work matches that of Carlos Carvajal. Carlos works 20 hours per week at Food Lion during the school year, participates in Mock UN, and still manages to obtain top grades in his classes. Through SLI, Carlos has had the opportunity to take college-level coursework taught and graded by college professors at UNC. In Carlos’ words, “SLI has given me a chance to see how life is in college and also to experience college classes,” writes Carlos. He also notes that the opportunity to work on college level assignments has been one of his favorite parts of SLI. What exactly motivates Carlos? The support of his mentor, Rachel, who has invested in Carlos and motivates him to always be the best he can be. “She has taught me how to be better and responsible in all of the assignments I do” writes Carlos. SLI has also provided relational support, as Carlos is quick to point out. “I have also made a lot of friends.” Additionally, it has also allowed him to work towards his dream of living abroad. “In 10 years I will have my own business in a different country...I want to have my own car, house, and travel.” We know that Carlos can achieve his dream, and that college is his chance to work towards his goals.
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