abandon – v. to stop doing or having something
convenience store – n. a small store that is open for many hours of the day
challenging – adj. difficult in a way that is usually interesting or enjoyable
scholarship(s) – n. an amount of money that is given by a school, or an organization to a student to help pay for the student's education
enroll(ed) – v. to enter someone as a member of or participant in something
amazed – adj. feeling or showing great surprise
gap – n. a difference between two people, groups, or things