 Hi, my name is Nadia Khan, a recipient of the special session scholarship for new students for the fall 2022 semester. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Dr. Anthony Chow, Dr. Mary Ann Harlan, Dr. Mary Kee Bowlin, the Student Awards and Scholarships Committee, and the entire School of Information at San Jose State University for this scholarship. I am extremely happy and thankful to be a recipient of this award. My professional experiences have shaped and informed my decision to pursue a Master of Library and Information Science degree at San Jose State University. I work at a post-secondary institution and every day I see the challenges that students face with accessing and using library resources. In my teaching and student support roles, I have come to realize the importance of information literacy and helping students meet course learning outcomes and attain their academic goals, as well as supporting the professional and learning needs of faculty and staff. Because of this scholarship, I feel that I am closer to becoming an academic librarian and I know that the MLIS program at San Jose State University can equip me with the knowledge and skills to assist diverse learning communities and students with varying information needs and English language proficiency and educational levels. Thank you for this recognition and your generous support in helping me attain these goals. Thank you. Thank you so much.