David Huerta Gonzalez
Major
Civil Engineering
CEAS Award
Perseverance Award
Post-graduation plans
Explore Colorado, get to know my home state better. Job opportunities currently in progress.
Why do you think you were selected for this award?
I believe I won this award due to my work ethic and not letting failure stop me from achieving my goals and dreams.
What is your favorite Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder memory?
My favorite memory at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder are the friends I made and the satisfaction of passing my classes after a difficult and heavy workload semester.Ìý
What is your best advice for other students?
Every meaningful achievement takes time, patience and grit. When the journey feels heavy, focus on one simple promise: ‘Just make it to the next day.’ The momentum will grow, the hard moments will pass, and eventually you’ll stand at the finish line thinking, ‘I did it.'Ìý
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