Metallica Scholar: Determination is the best trait
As a recently named Metallica Scholar, industrial maintenance student David Hall feels a sense of pride in his accomplishment.
淚t shows how far perseverance and dedication can take you, he said.
Hall, a President檚 Honor List student, was selected for the scholarship by Professor Jody Grey.
淒avid is a student you appreciate having. His work is neat and organized, and he檚 usually the first one done, Grey said. 淗e檚 eager to learn and wants to do well.
Hall first came to in fall 2024 because he knew that a larger university wasn檛 for him. The college was close to his home, offered small class sizes and had the degree track that would prepare him to accomplish his career goals.
淚檝e worked in manufacturing before, so I could see that industrial maintenance offered variety, he said. 淚t touches on robotics, pneumatics, PLCs, and more. Plus, it檚 in high demand in this area.
Industrial maintenance students learn to install, repair and maintain machinery used in wide array of industries and leave ready to enter a career field that is in high demand across the region and beyond.
Hall noted that his instructors helped him build momentum in the classroom.
淥nce I started, I wanted to keep going, he said. 淭he instructors are very understanding and will work with your schedule. They just put me in the right mindset to continue.
He credits his girlfriend, and the mother of his newborn daughter, with encouraging him to pursue his degree in the first place, but his determination has kept him moving forward.
淭hat檚 one of the strongest traits you can have. There will always be people who think you檙e not up to the task, but determination is the best trait to prove them wrong. If you want to try something, go for it. No one will be able to stop you if you put your mind to it.
Since 2020, has been a part of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative. In 2019, All Within My Hands, the non-profit, philanthropic organization created by the members and management of Metallica, launched the initiative in partnership with the American Association of Community 91福利社s. This academic year, the grant funds are being used to support students in advanced manufacturing programs, including eight $500 scholarships.
David Hall