Melissa has been considering a double major in Art Theory. Photo by Melissa Nieves
By: Emmanuel Colón
February 6, 2012
Melissa Nieves was 15 when her father left the family unexpectedly, leaving nothing behind, but broken promises of economic stability. To this day Melissa’s father makes it harder and harder for her mother to finish the settlement agreement. This experience made her the strong and serious woman she is today.
Melissa courses through her second year of college at UPRM where she studies chemistry without a scholarship because of the unresolved settlement agreement between her parents.
She considers herself a little antisocial and independent because she doesn’t depend on the company of others to be happy. However once you get to know Melissa you will see that underneath her serious exterior lies an interesting girl curious about the world around. Melissa is not a party animal though she likes to hang out among close friends. Among her hobbies are reading books, going to art exhibitions and admiring antiquities.Lately Melissa has had to postpone her plans in order to help her family. Because of her father’s behavior, Melissa’s mother, her sister and she are going through a tough time economically. Melissa and her family had to cancel planned vacations and even an internship because of the problem with her father.
Melissa takes notes as she interviews a fellow student in class. Her family experience has made her a strong but kind woman. Photo by Emmanuel Colón
Currently Melissa ponders on her future and sees herself pursuing a double major in Chemistry and Art Theory, and maybe becoming a professor. She also wants to travel the world and hike through “El Camino de Santiago” (The way of St. James) in Spain. One thing Melissa is sure about is she doesn’t want to work 30 years for a company doing the same thing on a daily basis.
“I do what I like to do at the moment” – Melissa Nieves Rivera.
sherliearaceli said,
February 7, 2012 at 12:00 am02
I can relate to having to work hard independently and making sacrifice to achieve ones goals. Best of luck to Melissa and her mother.
javirod said,
February 7, 2012 at 12:00 am02
Nice profile is clean and precise. Hope Melissa makes her dreams come true.
Edna Cruz said,
February 12, 2012 at 12:00 am02
Melissa, I really hope your parents can settle everything for the sake of their daughters. Going through a divorce is not easy, I can tell. I wish you nothing but the best, keep pursuing your dreams and never give up. As for the profile, it is nicely written and organized.