Student of the Week

Awards/Honors

Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society for First Year Students, spring 2007
Golden Key International Honour Society, fall 2008
Who’s Who Among College and American Universities, spring 2009
Dean’s List-First Honors, fall 2006-present
President’s Volunteer Service Award – Gold Level, 2007, 2008, 2009
UTPA Excellence Scholarship, 2007-2010
STARS Scholarship, 2008/2009
UTPA’s Student Leadership Academy graduate, spring 2009.

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Analucia Perdomo, 22, a senior at The University of Texas-Pan American, plans to graduate in May 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies focusing in anthropology, English and music. While at UTPA, Perdomo spent two years as a UTPA Ambassador mentoring freshmen and assisting at various on-campus events. She recently graduated from UTPA’s Student Leadership Academy. Homeschooled until college, she currently maintains a GPA of 3.9. Perdomo also serves as a volunteer for many different on and off campus activities. Some of her volunteer work includes singing in the Valley Symphony Choral, directing choir at church, assisting the director for an annual youth and young adult service retreat, acting as a senior counselor/choir director for church summer camp and demonstrating historical fiber art skills at various museums such as The Museum of South Texas History, schools and cultural events.

What are your plans after graduation?

After receiving my bachelor’s degree, I plan to attend graduate school in New York. After graduating with my master’s, I want to direct choir and also work in some area which involves human aid and service to the Spanish-speaking community in the United States and Central and South America.

Do you plan to return to the Valley?

I am unsure where I will locate after graduate school.

What has your education done for you?

Higher education allowed and helped me grow into adulthood. A university education gives me means to expand and test my abilities while opening doors for future vocational opportunities.

How do you feel about your UTPA experience?

Attending UTPA has been wonderful. There are so many fantastic professors and students at UTPA. In some departments, such as music, everyone spends so much time together in and out of class that it feels like a family. Additionally, it has been really good living at home while attending college. The support from my family during my college years has been invaluable.

What is your best tip for success?

Set your goals high and work hard for success. One can’t achieve anything higher than one’s goals. Don’t be afraid to soar to the heights. “Your playing small does not serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” -Marianne Williamson

What advice do you have for college-bound students?

Work hard. Study a subject you love. Learn from your mistakes - we all make them. Try new things. Meet new people. Don’t be afraid of change. One can have lots of fun in college, but don’t party away your dreams. Set yourself up for success by considering your personality, interests, abilities and goals. Then, pursue college in a way that best suits you so you can achieve and accomplish wonderful things.