Although not trophy awards, I consider my educational achievements and work experience my crown of glory. I received a $12,000 scholarship from the Houston Endownment Fund which I applied toward a graphic design education. I studied abroad in Japan in 2005 and worked with several companies as a jack-of-all-trades designer. And after taking on a five-month unpaid internship and surviving in downtown Austin, I'm living life to the fullest as a freelance media designer.