Cohort: 4
Where are you from?
Chicago’s West Side.
Why did you decide to apply to NPEP?
I love learning, but to have the opportunity to get a degree from a prestigious university is once in a lifetime and mind-blowing. I also want to be an example to the young kids in my family.
What does being a part of NPEP mean to you?
It means having the chance to get a world-class education and gain access to a loving, supportive, and positive community.
What are you most looking forward to as an NPEP student?
The challenge of learning the materials, and also testing my discipline, maturity, and patience.
What is something you would like others to know about you as a student?
I am 40 years old, handsome, smart, and funny (LOL). I am an Army veteran and served in Iraq. I have an amazing 20-year-old daughter who has motivated me to be better.
What is a fact about yourself that others might find surprising?
I love to cook and want to be a chef with a fleet of food trucks.