Graduate Story: Vicky Siegle
"I first decided to attend school at the insistence of my doctors. At first, I was hesitant, but then I realized that I needed school in order to survive. I am grateful to this day that Ivy Bridge was there in my life. I hope that others discover Ivy Bridge and their incredible mentoring program because it will help them fulfill their dreams and meet their educational goals."
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Education is the foundation to a successful life. I want to show and prove to everyone that no matter what your age or disability, you can reach your dreams. Education is the way to open doors. Even though I am disabled, I still have aspirations and goals. I would like to acquire a master's in forensic psychology, and my long-term goal is to be an attorney of law so that I can help others with disabilities seek out the appropriate funds they need to have a quality life.
Right now is the right time for me to reach for my goals. I stood beside my husband and children as they reached their dreams of an education. Not only have they said that it’s my turn now, but they have also been encouraging and supportive. I would like to further my education, but I also want to prove to myself that I can succeed. Even though my doctors have determined that I will never work outside of the home, that does not mean that I have to let my mind atrophy or my life be put on hold. I can be a lawyer from my home or even do work on the side for other law firms.
It is necessary to teach others that their lives do not have to stop because of an illness. Other avenues can open up if one has an education. I have maintained a 4.0 GPA. and don’t plan on letting that status change to anything lower. I have a truly competitive nature, not against others, but to force myself to be the best I can be. I know that sounds like a cliché, but I do push myself.
I encouraged my sister-in-law to attend Ivy Bridge College as well and her graduation date is in May. Knowing that I had a hand in encouraging her to take that step towards a degree is fulfilling.
Education is not only a door opener, but also a lifesaver. Education has given me back a part of my life that was taken by my illness. My husband received his master's in business from Tiffin University; my son has his bachelor's in criminal justice from the University of Texas and is currently working on his master's degree, my daughter has her master's in clinical counseling from Heidelberg, and my daughter-in-law has her master's in education. As you can see education is extremely valuable to my family and they have been right beside me every step of the way. When I would have one of my falls and be so tired, I would just want to curl up and say enough is enough, but they wouldn’t let me! They said I would never let them quit, and they were not going to let me be a quitter either. When a person has a strong support system, there’s nothing they can’t achieve.
I first decided to attend school at the insistence of my doctors. At first, I was hesitant, but then I realized that I needed school in order to survive. I am grateful to this day that Ivy Bridge was there in my life. I hope that others discover Ivy Bridge and their incredible mentoring program because it will help them fulfill their dreams and meet their educational goals. Matthew Hammer, a mentor with Ivy Bridge had such an upbeat attitude that one could only feel great after speaking with him. He had such positivity energy that I could feel the sparks through the phone lines. If all the mentors had his attitude and outlook on education and life in general then there is no way that any student could quit or fail a class.
Education is the foundation to a successful life. I want to show and prove to everyone that no matter what your age or disability, you can reach your dreams. Education is the way to open doors. Even though I am disabled, I still have aspirations and goals. I would like to acquire a master's in forensic psychology, and my long-term goal is to be an attorney of law so that I can help others with disabilities seek out the appropriate funds they need to have a quality life. Right now is the right time for me to reach for my goals. I stood beside my husband and children as they reached their dreams of an education. Not only have they said that it’s my turn now, but they have also been encouraging and supportive. I would like to further my education, but I also want to prove to myself that I can succeed. Even though my doctors have determined that I will never work outside of the home, that does not mean that I have to let my mind atrophy or my life be put on hold. I can be a lawyer from my home or even do work on the side for other law firms.
It is necessary to teach others that their lives do not have to stop because of an illness. Other avenues can open up if one has an education. I have maintained a 4.0 GPA. and don’t plan on letting that status change to anything lower. I have a truly competitive nature, not against others, but to force myself to be the best I can be. I know that sounds like a cliché, but I do push myself.
I encouraged my sister-in-law to attend Ivy Bridge College as well and her graduation date is in May. Knowing that I had a hand in encouraging her to take that step towards a degree is fulfilling.
Education is not only a door opener, but also a lifesaver. Education has given me back a part of my life that was taken by my illness. My husband received his master's in business from Tiffin University; my son has his bachelor's in criminal justice from the University of Texas and is currently working on his master's degree, my daughter has her master's in clinical counseling from Heidelberg, and my daughter-in-law has her master's in education. As you can see education is extremely valuable to my family and they have been right beside me every step of the way. When I would have one of my falls and be so tired, I would just want to curl up and say enough is enough, but they wouldn’t let me! They said I would never let them quit, and they were not going to let me be a quitter either. When a person has a strong support system, there’s nothing they can’t achieve.
I first decided to attend school at the insistence of my doctors. At first, I was hesitant, but then I realized that I needed school in order to survive. I am grateful to this day that Ivy Bridge was there in my life. I hope that others discover Ivy Bridge and their incredible mentoring program because it will help them fulfill their dreams and meet their educational goals. Matthew Hammer, a mentor with Ivy Bridge had such an upbeat attitude that one could only feel great after speaking with him. He had such positivity energy that I could feel the sparks through the phone lines. If all the mentors had his attitude and outlook on education and life in general then there is no way that any student could quit or fail a class.
Vicky is an alumni of Ivy Bridge College's Associate of Criminal Justice degree program.
