“At the end of tenth grade, I began to understand that my work ethic and efficiency were not going to cut it, so I began to change my mindset for the following years,” Walter said. He began focusing on getting his work done ahead of time to improve the quality of his assignments. His grades quickly began to improve. This work ethic and perseverance helped him pick up his GPA and better prepare for his next goal in life — college!
Now a Fulfillment Fund Scholar, Walter is majoring in English at California State University, Chico. Though he struggled to stay engaged with online learning, Walter wants to maintain straight As and his check-in with his Fulfillment Fund College Success Advisor has helped him stay motivated during these difficult times.
"I have ambitions and dreams for my future like everyone else in the world, but I don’t think I will be able to fulfill them without an education.”
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