It's not all about school!

We are absolutely thrilled to extend our warmest congratulations to the amazing Jose F., our recent graduate who has been a cherished part of Scholarships for Higher Education (S4HE.org) for nearly four years. Jose, your dedication and hard work have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of your achievements. Keeping a remarkable grade point average of 9.0 or above is no small task, and we admire your commitment to excellence. As you step into this exciting new chapter of your life, know that we are cheering you on wholeheartedly. Your future is bright, and we can’t wait to witness all the wonderful things you’ll accomplish. Congratulations, Jose!

Here is a letter that he presented to us in thanks:

Mr. José F.
Gratitude:
Hello, good morning!

My name is Jose F., I am 22 years old, and I belong to a family of 5 people, 3 of them are my brothers, me and the other person is my mother.

3 years and 8 months ago, I entered UTT University, where I did my TSU, my service, my stays, my projects, my other stay, and many more things that cost me some sleepless nights, but I also shared things with friends, I generated happy moments, where I laughed a lot and learned as much as I could. These activities, both good and exhausting and sometimes stressful, taught me endless things, and part of them I happily attribute to this group of people who allowed us to be here today sharing with them.

Throughout these years and after various experiences, many people encouraged me to put aside my studies, arguing that I could learn all this on the streets, at work, and with friends; Personally, I believe that a lot can be learned from them, however, I consider that not everything is like that, the school has taught me values, having a purpose, moving forward, increasing my knowledge and improving myself as a person and as a professional.

It has helped me to understand that, if I make an effort and above all, I prepare myself with the appropriate means, I can make my dreams come true, and thus reach the goal that I set for myself because that is what it is about, it is not only studying to study and get good grades, but to get tools, methods and understanding, to be able to move forward and achieve our objectives.

Study is not to make life easier for us, life was never, is or will be easy. The study is about being able to acquire what other people offer us, experiences, knowledge, ideas, support, values, and expectations. In life there will always be difficulties and obstacles, it is in one to prepare for what comes, because that is, preparation for a better future.

My dream is to be able to have my own business, I still don’t define what I want it to be, but it is something that really makes me excited since I would be working on something that I feel comfortable with and can enjoy doing. Also, I would like to be a teacher in a school, the fact of helping, explaining, and sharing my knowledge or experiences makes me happy, because I know that not all of us understand things in the same way and that is why I would like to teach.

For this, up to this point I have been able to finish my university studies, which is a huge step that takes me on the path to my dream, I am not saying that with 3 or 4 more steps I will already achieve it, but it is a good first step, one It is very important to clarify, and that first step makes a total difference in many things.

Remember, a first step is essential, a first step distinguishes those who dared everything, those who chose to do and not just say.

That’s why I’m grateful for everything that was given to me, yes, for all that support, darling, and opportunities that they gave me throughout these 3 years.

I sincerely hope that this organization will grow, both scholarship students and sponsors who with great affection and without expecting anything in return, open doors for us through this medium, I remember when we were about 15 people (I think), and now… even tripled.

Today finally, June 25, 2023, I, José F., Bachelor of Business Innovation and Marketing, graduated from the Technological University of Tijuana, Ensenada Academic Unit, give you my most sincere and infinite gratitude to Ms. Norma Hurtado, to the patrons, and everyone involved in this activity, Thank you very much for everything.