Carlos Lopez

"Why am I drinking this? I don't even have finals...."

-Carlos Lopez

Alyssa Vasquez

"I just finished my last final! I can't wait to graduate next semester."

-Alyssa Vasquez

Ramiro Rios

What is your motivation to stay in school?

"To learn from professionals and learn from the experiences offered at UTPA."

-Ramiro Rios

Kassandra Villanueva

"I must have coffee with this weather!"

-Kassandra Villanueva

Leroy Berrones

"I am studying to be a Child Welfare Social Worker to help promote and maintain safe and healthy families."

-Leroy Berrones

David Ramirez

"When life gets tough, it's time to look inward and take inventory of what relationships and goals are most important. Madame Guyonne, the 16th century French mystic was a seeker of solace through meditation and quiet, introspective prayer. I'm down for some of that today..."

-David Ramirez

Aly Garza

"I don't know what to do, this is weird."

-Aly Garza

Tamara Favela

What do you think is the purpose of your life?

"To make mistakes and learn from them in order to be a better person, a better me. To overcome the obstacles life has and use them as a tool to help other people. Honestly, the purpose of life is to find your way to happiness."

-Tamara Favela