Rebecca Egger

I have been a college student since the fall of 2009. When I graduated high school I was unsure of where I would be the following year, let alone the rest of my life. Due to a difficult home life, I struggled to make good grades and stay involved in high school. Because of this, I began my college career at Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC), in hopes of saving money, gaining college experience, and discovering my professional passions. While I was a part-time student at JCTC I worked full-time as an assistant pre-school teacher. Over time I fell in love with teaching young people, but I knew that I wanted to work with older students while exploring my intellectual capabilities. I then decided to major in Secondary Education with a focus in English and Political Science, and I would fulfill this goal at Indiana University Southeast (IUS). While attending IUS I have grown immensely both personally and intellectually. I have overcome all of the obstacles put before me. I have joined the IUS Community Choir and volunteered for campus events. I have developed positive relationships with all of my professors. I have earned an overall grade point average of 3.65 and lately a consistent grade point average of 4.0. Furthermore, while taking full-time classes at IUS I have held several jobs including babysitting three young children and substitute teaching, both of which I have enjoyed a great deal.