A Bridge to Success with Marielly

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At UTEP, getting an exceptional education doesn’t have any borders, even the kind to another country. Meet Marielly. She lives in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, just across the border from El Paso. As a Biomedical Sciences student, she tells us there are many reasons why she chose UTEP and one of those reasons is the bicultural experience and the affordability. Marielly, you are up.

– Thanks, Alex. Hello everyone. My whole life I always knew I wanted to attend medical school, so when it was time to go to college and get my Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences, I knew UTEP was the right place for me. The great academics, the student involvement, and all the amazing opportunities really caught my eye. I grew up in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico and attended school in Mexico until eighth grade. Then, I decided it was time to go to school in El Paso to learn English and be prepared for college, so I began to cross the border every day. I would walk across the international bridge about two to three hours before school started to be able to be on time. When I finally got my car, I still had to wait in line for two hours to cross, but at least now had AC and music. Just like me, thousands of other UTEP students living in Mexico wake up early and commute three to four hours every day to be able to attend this wonderful school. Thankfully, UTEP is very understanding of our situation. I also love how affordable UTEP is. In addition to scholarships and other financial aid I obtained, I also received scholarships for my study abroad program in South Korea next fall. I’m so grateful for that. This university is also preparing me to be a good candidate for medical school. My advisor has helped me choose the best classes each semester. I also joined the undergraduate fellowship program where we meet on Fridays and learn about all the different graduate and fellowship opportunities and how to be ready to apply for them. That’s it for me. Back to you, Alex.

– Study abroad, medical school prep, financial aid, and a bicultural campus and community. UTEP certainly made your college experience exceptional so far. UTEP is committed to helping students achieve their dreams and it sounds like you’re well on your way to yours, Marielly. Picks up. You are certainly going to go far.