Eva Carson is a lesson in diligence. From her very first day in the UP RVA program, Eva has kept her eye on the ultimate goal: college acceptance. Now, as a senior at St. Catherine’s, she embodies all that we hope for in our students. She is a model of academic success and has said yes to numerous opportunities. Eva is also UP RVA’s first student to complete the full four-year program with Partnership for the Future. We are thrilled to celebrate her and all her accomplishments.
What are your favorite subjects in school?
My favorite subjects are History and English. I love learning about past events and seeing stories build up.
What has been your favorite extracurricular activity in high school?
I would say Yoga was relaxing after a long day of school. It helped me clear my mind.
In what ways have you changed the most between the start of your 9th-grade year and now being in your final year of high school?
I would say that as a student and person, I have matured a lot and gained a lot of important experiences through classes, jobs, and internships.
What has been the best part of attending St. Catherine’s?
Meeting all the different kinds of people. Building friendships, I never thought I would.
What has been the most challenging thing about high school? Did UP RVA help you overcome that challenge? If so, how?
I would say time management because each class involves a lot of work, and UP RVA has helped me manage and understand those classes.
You have participated in summer programs for the past two years. Share a little about what you learned about yourself by participating in those programs.
I have learned a lot about what I may want to do career-wise and how to prepare for college and life after college. I feel prepared for college.
You’ve been part of the UP RVA College Mentor Program. How has the mentor program helped you in your college research and application process?
My mentor Karen has helped me by scouting colleges that may interest me. She is always open to helping and being there for me. She responds quickly and is always there if needed.
What do you like most about working with your college mentor?
I like the feeling that I can talk to her about anything, and she will give me the best, most genuine feedback. She is always open to an adventure and ready to make time for things.
If you had to do it all over again, would you still be a part of UP RVA? Why?
UP RVA has helped me in many ways and played an enormous role in my high school experience. Through school work, supplies, and even things outside of school.
What are the 2 or 3 things you want people to know about how UP RVA helps its students?
1. They help keep students on track at competitive private schools, which would be much more difficult for them on their own.
2. UP RVA helps its students beyond academics, assisting them emotionally and in other ways.
3. They are constantly present figures in their students’ lives even after high school.