Students at UTSA

Students at UTSA

Thursday, April 24, 2014

AMS Student Highlight


Meet Gabriella Saldana. Gabriella is a San Antonio native and a 2009 graduate of Incarnate Word High School. Initially, she planned to major in Art History, given her interest in interpreting history and culture through art, or Finance, following in the footsteps of other family members who have established an accounting business. But neither, according to Gabriella, “really struck a passion in me to make a career out of it.” She decided to pursue American Studies, eager to use her knowledge of culture and history in new ways. “I have come to really love and be passionate about American Studies because there is so much to understand about culture and the significant role it has played throughout history,” she explains. Gabriella plans to attend law school and hopes to work on reforming drug policies. When asked for any final insights, Gabriella offers, “It is not where you start, but where you end. It is easy to get overwhelmed and lose focus, but moving past the frustration will take you to a better place!”

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