Jeremy Isaac

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There are those who see potential with a program and those who choose to bring that potential to reality. �

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University of Houston-Victoria sophomore Jeremy Isaac wants to make a difference.

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Isaac lived in Jaguar Hall his freshman year. A year later, he is serving as a resident assistant at Jaguar Court, the university�s other dorm. He took the resident assistant job because he wanted to have an impact on students� living experiences.

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�I loved living in the dorms, and I wanted to contribute a little bit more,� he said. �Now I have a chance to make that happen. I can bring something new to the other students.�

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His main focus lies in bringing new events to Jaguar Court. �

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A recent alcohol awareness presentation featured talks by guest speakers and arcade-style machines that simulated what it is like to drive while drunk.

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�A lot of people came from both dorm properties,� Isaac said. �I think the students got a lot out of it. Our next big project is Resident Appreciation Week. I want to do even better things with that project.�

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Isaac, a Houston native, graduated from Stafford High School in 2011 before starting school at UHV. Although the move from the big city took a bit of adjustment, he said he�s enjoyed it so far.��

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The accounting major has harbored a love of numbers since he was young and attributes it to an uncle who owns a consulting firm. �

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�He�s always been my inspiration,� said Isaac, who had an accounting internship for several years. �This is something I�m good at, and I really love what I�m doing.� �

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Isaac�s schedule doesn�t leave much room for downtime; still the 20-year-old enjoys playing football and lifting weights when he can. �

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�I�m your average jock,� he said. �I played football all through high school. I like being out there, being active.� �

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He advised other students to hone their time management skills early on in school. �

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�Make a schedule, plan out your day and keep with it,� said Isaac, explaining it�s easy to get behind. �It really is key in college.� �

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I am a Jaguar is an online feature highlighting the exceptional students who attend the University of Houston-Victoria. To nominate a student, contact Paula Cobler, UHV interim director of marketing and communications, or call 361-570-4350.