Hixson

What does Hixson award mean to me? The award gives so may opportunities that I may not have had or known about otherwise.

 The award gave me the chance to attend Iowa State. I would not have been able to afford to go to Iowa State for four years without this award. I also receive assistant if needed from this award, like a tutor. To keep me on track, I also have Kaylene and Dane (peer mentors) and Alli, Debra, or Chelsea (leaders).

I have meet so many people through the Hixson program! I have peer mentors, a section of individuals, and a large lecture class. The award helps me network with other people I may have not met otherwise. The Hixson program also hosts events so we can all have fun while getting to know each other like the Hixson retreat or painting pumpkins.

During the lectures, speakers come in and talk to the class about the university and the options for the future. The speakers have helped me understand the resources I have and how I can plan for the future.

I truly feel that the Hixson award is trying to help me become the best I can be while at Iowa State and for the future. The award means opportunities to me and so far it has helped me see just how many I actually have!