What Have I Learned?

I would say I've learned quite a bit throughout this semester in the Hixson class.  Before this class I never thought about how people view our internet profiles. It made me think more about what's on facebook or twitter or sites like them. This class also helped me to get to know the different significant places on campus. As Far as growing as an individual i would say I have become more motivated and a lot more independent since starting college. I handle my own stuff now and don't look for help as much. This class also helped to prove the point that its not what you know but who you know. Its good to network with people and get your name out there in a good way.

What Does the Hixson Award Mean To Me?

    The Hixson award means a lot to me because without it college would be much more of a burden. It has been a kind of stress reliever. It made my life so much easier the day I got the letter in the mail about receiving the award. I'm very aware of where i am financially most of the time and I try to stay on top of my finances. Receiving the award gave me a feeling of financial security to go along with college. I wasn't sure of my strategy to pay for my education before i got this award and now I have way less to worry about.
    This award is more then just money. I try to live my life reminding myself that its not always about the money. When i received the notification in the mail that I would be given the Christina Hixson Award I felt like working to fill out all those scholarship applications in high school was finally starting to pay off. For once it felt like someone was actually reading all the applications and the fact that mine was chosen felt great.