By capitalizing on as many opportunities that I could throughout high school, I have had the opportunity to receive several scholarships to help financially with college. I would say the best experience I had was when I was selected as a finalist for the Coca-Cola Scholarship.

This was a long and tough scholarship that represented the top 0.002% of leaders throughout the nation. Over 137,000 students applied; however, only 251 students could say that they were a Coca-Cola Scholar. As a finalist, Coca-Cola flew all 251 delegates to Atlanta to sight see and interview with judges.

They also allowed vast amounts of time to interact withother delegates, which I would have to say was the most influencing and exciting experiences I have had. Touring CNN headquarters, Coca-Cola Headquarters, as well as painting and cleaning up a city park were just a few things that the scholars did within a four day period. Sitting with corporate executives from Microsoft while listening to Desmond Tutu concluded at the banquet was a very enlightening experience. I will never forget dancing on the river at the end of the weekend.

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