Don't feel like you are lost and that you are defeated. Enjoy this process…and feel privileged that you have the opportunity to go through this process.
College is an amazing time just to say yes and try a lot of different things and not be afraid of failing.
Your application doesn’t have to be about big things. It is the small things that can still be really valuable. It brings a lot of incredible characteristics to the table and it’s worth mentioning. Learning to find those things is really important. You’ve probably done more than you think you have.
Take your time, find what you love. It's way better than wasting money on a major that later on you find yourself saying ‘I actually don't even like this’. Don’t rush yourself. Everybody has a different timeline.
The most important advice I can give is to focus on what really matters to you in terms of what your vision for your specific future is.
The McDonald’s/APIA Scholarship has directly supported 130 scholars and their families this year alone. With over half of the recipients living at or below the poverty line and over 70% being the first in their family to attend college, this scholarship has provided life-changing opportunities to so many in our communities.
But our story doesn’t start there. In 2003, McDonald’s and the Asian McDonald’s Operators Association helped establish APIA Scholars (formerly APIASF), the first organization dedicated to providing scholarships for underserved APIA students. In 2008, McDonald’s launched a national college workshop program to guide families through the admissions process, which has since grown into the free APA Next Summit featuring expert panelists and student leaders offering critical information and practical tips.
McDonald’s APA Next Education Program works in partnership with APIA Scholars to empower students with resources, opportunities and financial support. Come check out what McDonald’s APA Next program has to offer and decide what’s next for you