Meet El Salvador Scholarship Student, Rosa

Rosa is from the community of Cinquera, and is 18 years old. She is currently in her second year of study at the University of El Salvador and her field of study is Nursing.  She is expected to graduate in 2023 and her grade point average last semester was 8.4.

Rosa lives wither her parents and her brother. Her father, Pedro, is 65 years old, a farmer and received a high school education.  Her mother, Transito, is 50, a homemaker and received a ninth-grade education.  Rosa’s brother, Rene, is 14 and is in the third grade.

Below please read Rosa’s comments about the Scholarship program, her challenges and her future plans.

WHAT IMPACT HAS THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM HAD ON YOUR LIFE?
The program has changed my life. It gives me an opportunity to continue my university studies. It has helped me develop a strong relationship and engage with my community.

WHAT IMPACT HAS THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM HAD ON YOUR COMMUNITY?
Thanks to the scholarship program, there are many professionals in my community, that’s why I decided to apply to the program. Thanks to St. Sabina, CIS and ARDM, I am a scholarship recipient.

WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR GREATEST OBSTACLES IN ORDER TO CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION?
During this pandemic it has been very hard to continue my studies virtually, as the internet signal is very slow and sometimes I don’t understand my classes. I rather prefer in person classes.

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY?
Personally, I want to share my knowledge with other in my community. One of my goals is also to get a job.