Finals Week Letter for Our Students

Dec 17, 2010 | Archives, Blog

It’s finals week, the penultimate time when all of the hard work (or lack thereof) of the semester makes or breaks many students.

Sometimes the long road to earning a college education can seem daunting. But like most things in life, if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well. And remember–if it was easy, everyone would have done it.

Getting a college degree is not easy. It takes a lot of hard work to succeed. But the American Indian College Fund and its supporters are behind you, and we know you can succeed.

Michael is one of our supporters who sent a donation with a letter of encouragement for our students. Michael noted that he only finished the fifth grade. “I never made it [to college] but I know through a lot of studying and hard work for some Native American youth, they can do it, and also have fun along the way.” Michael adds that although he never finished his education or went on to college, he works in food service at S.U.N.Y. College in New York, while hoping that by doing his part to serve them they can one day go on to achieve.

We can all learn from Michael. As we continue our path to earn an education, we can ask ourselves, “What are we doing to help serve others?” Here at the American Indian College Fund we are working hard to serve our students. We hope that you, our students, will work hard to succeed, so that you can one day serve your communities.

Share This Blog

Recent Blog Posts

American Indian College Fund Faculty Advisor Serves as Fulbright Specialist

American Indian College Fund Faculty Advisor Serves as Fulbright Specialist

College Fund Faculty Advisor, Stephen Wall, had the experience of a lifetime this summer serving as a Fulbright Specialist working with Tranby, an Aboriginal-controlled organization, in Australia. Wall explains how his work with the College Fund influenced his support of Tranby and why he hopes his story will encourage others to apply to the Fulbright Specialist Program.

Observing Orange Shirt Day and the Dark History of Boarding Schools

To prepare for Orange Shirt Day on September 30, the American Indian College Fund will be handing out orange bandanas at the 37th Annual Friendship Powwow this weekend. Learn more about the experiences of Native boarding schools survivors and why it is important to uplift their voices for all students past, present, and future.