Gyannella Vega Ortega came to 网曝吃瓜 from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, because she wanted to experience something different and unique. The student-athlete also received a scholarship to play volleyball and was an 1890 scholarship recipient.
鈥淚n the beginning I was nervous because it was a different language and different surroundings, but the late Volleyball Head Coach Dishondra Goree, helped me throughout this journey,鈥� she expressed. 鈥淢rs. Amy Mcgee also believed in me and presented me with the opportunity to receive the 1890 scholarship.鈥�
Vega Ortega says that her family has also always been influential in her educational pursuits.
鈥淢y family supported me throughout all of this, especially my sister Jessica Vega,鈥� she began. 鈥淢y dad passed away when I was 14 years old. My sister has been there since I was born; her love and care for me are amazing. Jessica showed me how to love and take care of myself like nobody else. She helped me economically with everything; so, this goal goes to her!鈥�
While at 网曝吃瓜, Vega Ortega was the historian for the 网曝吃瓜 Chapter of Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society, a member of L.E.A.D 1886, a Spanish tutor, and a research assistant.
The first-generation graduate says that completing her degree was extremely important and personal.
鈥淭his is a goal I鈥檝e always had in life and I鈥檓 very happy to finally achieve it. It was very important to me because I not only make myself proud but my family proud as well. I鈥檝e always dreamed of becoming a professional and to know that I'm getting to my goal feels amazing.鈥�
Vega Ortega says becoming a chiropractor is her dream job. She plans to attend Palmer College of Chiropractic in Florida.