Update: Audrey Fouts (SVSU)

The foundation receives it’s first update from Audrey Fouts;

Audrey proud to be a SVSU Cardinal

I am into my second semester here at Saginaw Valley State University. I have more classes this semester requiring more study time. Classes are going great and I am keeping my grades up. I was granted early admission into the College of Education and expect to start those classes in the next two semesters. I love living on campus for the convenience of classes, study groups, and all of the activities they offer! I am getting involved on campus through various volunteer opportunities. One group I am involved in is called Cardinal to Cardinal where we mentor other students.
I am very thankful for the Kuchenmeister family and Sandbox Foundation for providing me with this scholarship, giving me the opportunity to attend SVSU. I have been able to focus on school without the burden of financial needs. Thank you for being a part of my success in college. Go Cardinals! 

Spartan Update: Austen Malczewski

Austen shows off MSU to two of his visiting cousins.

Austen Malczewski (and cousins)

The following is a January 2020 update from Austen:  College has been nothing short of an incredible experience so far! I was recently accepted into the Information Technology school where I will receive my IT minor eventually. With these Information Technology classes I have become proficient in coding and website design. As far as my major goes, I have been cranking out accounting classes each semester and it has put me ahead of schedule, I will graduate next spring with 150 credits rather than the regular bachelors degree requirement of 120 credits. The C.P.A. exam requires that you have 150 credits.  That is the reason I have loaded up on classes each semester.  I am still a member of the Honors college and the NCAA wrestling team at MSU.  I currently have a 3.7 GPA.

As far as this summer goes, I have locked down an internship with ZFTRW a tier-1 automotive supplier back home (Romeo, MI).  Recently, I have been working on the creation of an app that helps individuals “break the ice” with others.  I will keep you updated on this project my partner and I have recently taken on.  This idea has introduced me to a ton of resources around campus, and really opened my eyes to all the resources that a college campus has to offer.

Time has been flying by.  I can’t believe I will be a senior soon.  I appreciate you and the Sandbox Foundation and appreciate all that you have done for me!