Maritza Lopez (Deloitte/ETC Scholar)

High School: John F Kennedy High School            

Favorite Class: Accounting courses are my favorite.

Favorite Activity: My favorite activity would probably be dancing, talking or playing volleyball.

Favorite Teacher/Counselor: My favorite teacher would probably be Mr. Salas.

My Favorite way to relax: My favorite ways to relax are, to go to dance class and free my mind. I also like to solve equations.

My Favorite book: Their Eyes Were Watching God!

The College(s) I am interested in attending: I am interested in attending Loyola University, DePaul University or Marquette University.

My Dream Profession is:  My dream profession would be that of an accountant or business management.

Biggest concern about college: paying for it. I am scared I won’t be able to attend because of financial issues.

When I go to college, I most look forward to: I most look forward to the change and new atmosphere, and responsibilities I will have to deal with.

The piece of advice that I would give to a high school freshman about preparing for college is: I would tell to freshman to really pay attention to the studies and not to fail. They should take advantages of all the good opportunities.

My hero is: My hero is my mother, because she has gone through a lot and has managed to survive and stay strong for her kids!