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Daniel Hernandez (‘10) of Downey, Calif., is majoring in environmental science with a
minor in scientific diving. He just finished a coveted summer internship at the Joint Institute for
the Study of Atmosphere and Ocean in Seattle. He is also a recipient of a Montgomery Scholarship,
which was set up by retired judge Thomas Montgomery and his wife, Doris, to support a wide range
of students, including those with financial need or a commitment to community service.
Landing that Internship “I think I was able to land
my NOAA internship because in my statement I mentioned taking
my undergrad work to the graduate level – fusing in-class preparation
with the outside world. You’re not just envisioning yourself out there,
you’re actually putting to use what you’re learning.”
Trying Something Different “For college, I really
wanted to venture beyond my home, something distinct and
different. But I knew I would stay coastal.”
Graduating from College “I am definitely
a product of a stable home, but neither of my parents went
to college. I think it’s inspiring to them to see how they
could quite possibly have four kids who may graduate
from college.”
It All Adds Up “After making sure I had enough
to cover tuition and books, I used the scholarship funds
to replace some of my scuba gear for a semester of
rescue diving and underwater photography.”
My Mentor “My biggest mentor on this campus
is Dr. Jacqueline Bolman. Without her, I wouldn’t have
even felt confident enough to apply for some of these
scholarships, these internships. I’ve reaped the benefits
of having someone there to say, ‘You know what You
may feel like the underdog, you may not feel confident,
but apply.’”
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