Aliyah: I am currently in my second semester of my freshman year at Grand Valley State University, and everything is going well so far. I’ve joined some clubs, made great friends, and have been enjoying the wide spectrum of my class schedule. I feel as though I have finally found my routine for the year!

I’m still on track for Pre-Veterinary Medicine, and I’ve even been able to fit in some shadowing hours over the semester at a local clinic as well as discuss the future of my vet schooling and career with a veterinarian. I just came back from a Public Health Brigade in Honduras which was quite exciting and eye-opening.

The Aldinger Scholarship was beneficial towards my school tuition. It’s a nice weight lifted off my shoulders knowing even a portion of my tuition is covered, which I’m very grateful to Highfields for...