I was still in training when my sister paid me a visit at school. I took her for a ride on a plane and we watched the sun set together.

Bad weather remains one of the greatest challenges facing pilots. For instance, when there's a thunderstorm, it becomes dangerous to fly. The cumulonimbus clouds are also dangerous as they cause a lot of turbulence.

I was greatly inspired by a novel I once read when I was young. It was about military aircrafts and aerobatics. I didn't know that a plane could fly upside down. Thereafter, I developed an interest in flying.

Utah Valley State is an awesome school. When I came down for a visit I couldn't believe how big the campus was. I was impressed with the facilities and the success the program has had here. They have done well in their first few years as a Division I program. I am a Utah native and I wanted to stay close to home. This was a perfect fit.

I went to visit the school and just fell in love with the campus.

I made my decision based on my visit and my overall feel for the program and the school. I knew it was the right fit for me.