My name is Arabella Jove, and I'm going to the University of North Texas in the fall. At UNT, I'm pursuing a major in environmental science. I hope to become an ecologist, where I will study how we impact the environment. I just graduated from Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, where I went to school for the School of Science and Engineering. I spent four years working towards a future I would be proud of, taking rigorous courses in hopes it would pay off. And it did. I was accepted to numerous prestigious institutes, but sadly, due to financial constraints, I wasn't able to accept offers from Seattle University, the University of Oregon, or Colorado State University.

My dad had a life-debilitating stroke, and because of that, we prioritized his health and recovery. Even after a year, my family doesn't have the means to pay for my college as they once would have. While I know that my goal is a lot of money, it's all so that I may further my education and spend my life doing something I am passionate about. Any contributions would be a step closer to my life's dream.