The Road Less Traveled

A Personal Journey

Everyone has their own personal story of how they got from one place to another; each just as unique as the individual on that journey. My story of how I came to Avila, like many others, is quite different. Most people ask me why I came from Dallas, Texas to Kansas City, and to be honest, I am not quite sure. All I can say is I know for the moment this is where I need to be. It just feels right. Intuition or discernment is what some call it.

Before coming to Avila, my journey starts at a small community college in Lubbock, Texas where I was majoring in the music business. I completed one full semester before returning home to help care for my grandmother who was going through her third battle with cancer (thankfully she is now in remission). During this time, I did not go to school but worked in the pro shop at a local golf course, as well as a recruiter in an IT recruiting company and helped my mom where ever I could. After having almost two years off, I honestly didn’t think I would ever go back to school, I woke up with the most pressuring urge to go back to school to pursue my education. I am so thankful I did. 

This is when I decided to play golf while attending college. During the recruiting process I had numerous offers from other schools, but I chose Avila. Avila not only met my expectations with the golf program but it also rose above the rest of the schools academically. While the academics have continued to be a useful aid in helping me obtain a degree and never ceases to disappoint me, it is unfortunate to say that the golf team, both men’s and women’s, continues to be neglected.

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