Mara Jimenez (MIKVA Scholar)

High School: Big Picture HS.       

Favorite Class: Contemporary American History.

Favorite Activity:  Hanging out with friends and family, and learning new things.

Favorite Teacher/Counselor:  I have no favorite teacher, they all have good and bad qualities.

My Favorite way to relax: Is just to hangout outside, talk.

My Favorite book: I don’t have a specific favorite book but I prefer non-fiction.

The College(s) I am interested in attending: DePaul, ISU, Robert Morris, Truman.

My Dream Profession is:  Youth advocate.

Biggest concern about college:  Paying for it and dealing with stress.

When I go to college, I most look forward to: Graduating.

The piece of advice that I would give to a high school freshman about preparing for college is:  It’s never too early to look for information and start thinking about college. Try to find your interests and passions.

My hero is:  My parents. Both of them!