Alumna Profile: Christina Tran, Summer Scholar '12

"I realized that
          I could thrive..."

Christina Tran

Summer Scholar '12, Johns Hopkins University

Stanford University Class of 2017

High School: Papillion-La Vista High School (Nebraska)

Summer Program: Johns Hopkins University

Favorite Class: Introduction to Neuroscience

College: Stanford University Class of 2017 with a full scholarship as a Quest Scholar and a $20,000 Horatio Alger National Scholarship

I remember sprinting to class every morning, and I would barge into Professor Hendry’s classroom panting. At first, I was overwhelmed by the college experience: the heavy course load, and the diverse students who all had the same determination as me. However, as the weeks passed and I slowly settled into life on a college campus, I realized that I could thrive. My Joyce Ivy experience gave me the confidence to apply to prestigious schools, and opened my eyes to schools outside of the Midwest. A summer program is the perfect way to test how you will be able to adjust to major changes in the future, and I strongly advise other young women to apply for this wonderful opportunity. 

Applications for the 2013 Summer Scholars program are available online and due March 15.

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