Biljana Droca

My Name:  Biljana Droca

High School: Amundsen High School   

Favorite Class/Activity: Theory of Knowledge

Favorite Teacher/Counselor:  Mrs. Flaherty

Favorite way to relax is:  Listening to my favorite music

My favorite book:  Uncle Tom's Cabin

The college I will be attending:  University of Chicago

My dream profession:  Diplomat

Biggest concern about college:  How to pay for my education

When I go to college I most look forward to:  Meeting new students from across the United States and the globe.

The piece of advice that I would give to a high school freshman about college is:  College is the doorway to your future and high school is the doorway to college so make sure that everything you do in high school will make it possible to open both doorways.

My hero is:   Senator Barack Obama is my hero because he is the person that makes me have faith in my dreams and my future.  For me, he is the embodiment of the American Dream and his unique life story demonstrates that hardwork and dedication lead to true success.