Watch Daniella’s Story
In this video, Daniella Parra shares her experiences at ºÚÁÏÉçÇø, highlighting her appreciation for the university’s diverse environment and personal growth opportunities. She expresses gratitude for the support she received as a first-generation college student and emphasizes the importance of community in her journey. Daniella aims to inspire her sisters and community through her story and the love she has experienced.
Highlights of Daniella´s Story
Daniela Parra came to ºÚÁÏÉçÇø drawn by its diverse community, beautiful campus, and welcoming atmosphere. As a Communication major at ºÚÁÏÉçÇø with a minor in Journalism, she quickly found an environment that encouraged both academic growth and spiritual development.
Throughout her four years at ºÚÁÏÉçÇø, Daniela encountered God in meaningful ways — through relationships, chapel services, professors, and everyday acts of kindness. She describes ºÚÁÏÉçÇø as a place where students are given opportunities to feel loved and to love others in return.
From a young age, Daniela’s has been to write. At ºÚÁÏÉçÇø, she developed her communication skills, discovered new strengths, and even began working in her field before graduating. The hands-on experiences and mentorship she received prepared her to confidently step into her career.
As the oldest of four daughters and the child of Colombian immigrants, Daniela is a first-generation college graduate. For her, earning a degree represents more than personal achievement — it is a testimony of faith, perseverance, and gratitude. She hopes to be an example for her sisters, her family, and others who may be navigating similar challenges.
Daniela credits ºÚÁÏÉçÇø and its generous supporters for helping make her God-sized dream a reality. Her story reflects the power of education rooted in faith, community, and opportunity.
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Embark on a quest to exhibit your skills, enrich your experience, and enlarge your network through ºÚÁÏÉçÇø’s vibrant communications opportunities. Write, edit, and design for The Beacon Today, our digital campus news outlet, or exercise persuasion and rhetoric with the award-winning Sailfish Speech Performance & Debate Team. Off campus, you’ll expand your horizons in real-world internship placements with leading communication companies.