{"id":244,"date":"2023-10-11T03:07:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T03:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookerpromise.org\/?p=244"},"modified":"2023-10-31T13:50:00","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T13:50:00","slug":"promise-scholar-spotlight-meet-helen-mosquera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookerpromise.org\/promise-scholar-spotlight-meet-helen-mosquera\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Helen Mosquera"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Meet Helen Mosquera, an exceptional Booker Promise scholar who graduated from Booker High School in May 2023. Helen maintained an extraordinary GPA through our high school, all while completing the Booker Law Academy and earning the prestigious Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) diploma. Committed to the Booker Promise program, she aims to extend her leadership role into her college years, mentoring the next generation of Booker Promise high school scholars through workshops and other leadership opportunities. Helen’s commitment to community service and her leadership roles in numerous clubs and community projects exemplify what it means to be a Booker Promise scholar. We’re sincerely grateful for your role in making such Promises a reality and we’re eager to keep you updated as Helen and other Promise scholars like her continue to reach their full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Name:<\/strong> Helen Mosquera<\/p>\n\n\n\n Institution:<\/strong> Eckerd College<\/p>\n\n\n\n Major:<\/strong> Women\u2019s and Gender Studies and Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n Minor:<\/strong> Law and Justice<\/p>\n\n\n\n Career Goal:<\/strong> Mental Health Lawyer<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time Management in College<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Helen credits the Booker Promise program for equipping her with essential skills like time management, organization, and effective study methods. “Adjusting to college life requires patience and discipline,” she says. “The workshops and life lessons taught through the Booker Promise program have been instrumental in helping me navigate this new chapter.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n An Inspirational Professor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Professor Axel stands out for Helen as a passionate educator who brings new perspectives to the classroom. “He reassures us that the initial challenges of college are temporary and encourages us to see him as a resource,” Helen shares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Impact of Mentoring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Helen’s mentor has been a pillar of support, offering guidance in both academic and personal matters. “My mentor listens without judgment and connects me to resources when needed,” she says. “This relationship is for life, and I’m eternally grateful to Booker Promise for this invaluable connection.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Lasting Value of Booker Promise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For Helen, the most appreciated aspect of the Booker Promise program is its consistent support and personalized approach. “In college, you often have to seek out opportunities yourself, but Booker Promise brings those opportunities right to you,” she explains. “You’re recognized as a person, not just a student, and that makes all the difference.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Meet Helen Mosquera, an exceptional Booker Promise scholar who graduated from Booker High School in May 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":775,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nCollege Experience Insights:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Reflecting on the Booker Promise Program:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n