Name: Diana Rojas

Age: 18

Originally from: Heredia, Costa Rica

Diana is a very special person, smart and unique. I know, that is usually what you tell about someone if you do not want to be very specific. However, I truly think that this girl has something very special inside her. Our conversation was very impromptu; I just saw her walking the hall and stopped her to ask some questions about life. She helped me right away, making me confirm that I really love diligent and collaborative people.

"I found out about the Walton Scholarship because of a girl who graduated from my high school. She was going to the University of the Ozarks thanks to that scholarship, and went to my high shcool to present it."

"Before coming to Harding University, I started taking English classes back home. I really wanted to be prepared to my new life here."

"I want to become part of a company related to tourism, biotechnology or international business as soon as I graduate from Harding."

"I think I already found out what is my goal in life. I think my goal is to challenge myself to accomplish all that I propose to myself to do. Also, I think I have to appreciate every little moment and learn from all of those experiences that make life interesting. It is the only way you can say that you really lived your life."

"I plan to use my International Business major to try to improve the relationships between Costa Rica and the rest of the world. I want the world to have a better understanding of the culture of my country. That way, I am going to be able to give something back to both my country and the rest of the world."