I am Dany Rocha, and as a first-generation college student, I chose to complete my high school and associate in science at the same time. I am a student at Early College High School at Farmers Branch and will graduate this spring. Growing up I was told that the possibilities here are endless. Therefore; I had always had to put a lot of effort into my academic career, if not it felt like I would've failed my parents. I know that my parents are content as long as I'm happy and healthy, but still, I feel like I have to put 110% of my effort into my academics. Because my family struggled to make ends meet at times, my mother, Maritza, would take up multiple cleaning jobs. I would always help her, whether it was taking out the trash or cleaning the toilets I always tried my best to take some workload off of her. As a kid, adults think you don’t recognize economic status but you do. And as a kid who was extremely self-aware of my surroundings, I recognized when my parents struggled. This led me to go to a dual credit school that paid for my degree. Ironically, I hope to pursue something in civil or chemical engineering. This is ironic because, as a kid, I used to try and hide what my parents were doing for a living. I hate to admit it, but all of my friends had parents who were doctors or had own businesses and my parents were fitting into the racial stereotypes that I saw on TV. Of course, I don't think like that anymore, now I want to do something like my father. He's my biggest inspiration. My father, Jose Manuel, came on foot, which resonates with me because it has always reminded me how passionate he is about following this American dream. He had always wanted to be an engineer but did not have the resources to do so. When I go back to Mexico people always tell me that he could have easily gone to college and succeeded but he did not have the money to go. My father grew up with six other siblings, and to provide for his family, he started working at a very young age. Nevertheless, he came to America because he knew that here his hard work would eventually pay off and he would be able to follow the American dream through the pursuit of happiness. When I was 11, my father suffered from an accident that caused him to undergo serious surgery. As a child, all I could think about was how if my father did not recover, that would leave my mother and me to take the responsibility of providing for our family. Thankfully, my father did end up recovering, but that led me to think about my future. I owe everything I am and do to my parents, I would not be the person I am without them. But I also know that they would hate for me to suffer the way they did. Being able to pay for a civil engineer degree would set me as a Latina woman forward. I have a dream of exploring the world. And my dream is intertwined with my goal of making the planet a cleaner place. But my goal is to provide hope for girls like me. I want to become like the Latina woman who inspired me and showed me that my ethnicity and culture do not provide an obstacle for me but a source of strength and empowerment, not a limitation.

I am Dany Rocha, and as a first-generation college student, I chose to complete my high school and associate in science at the same time. I am a student at Early College High School at Framers branch and will graduate this spring. Growing up I was told that the possibilities here are endless. Therefore; I had always had to put a lot of effort into my academic career, if not it felt like I would've failed my parents. I know that my parents are content as long as I'm happy and healthy, but still, I feel like I have to put 110% of my effort into my academics. Because my family struggled to make ends meet at times, my mother, Maritza, would take up multiple cleaning jobs. I would always help her, whether it was taking out the trash or cleaning the toilets I always tried my best to take some workload off of her. As a kid, adults think you don’t recognize economic status but you do. And as a kid who was extremely self-aware of my surroundings, I recognized when my parents struggled. This led me to go to a dual credit school that paid for my degree. Ironically, I hope to pursue something in civil or chemical engineering. This is ironic because, as a kid, I used to try and hide what my parents were doing for a living. I hate to admit it, but all of my friends had parents who were doctors or had own businesses and my parents were fitting into the racial stereotypes that I saw on TV. Of course, I don't think like that anymore, now I want to do something like my father. He's my biggest inspiration. My father, Jose Manuel, came on foot, which resonates with me because it has always reminded me how passionate he is about following this American dream. He had always wanted to be an engineer but did not have the resources to do so. When I go back to Mexico people always tell me that he could have easily gone to college and succeeded but he did not have the money to go. My father grew up with six other siblings, and to provide for his family, he started working at a very young age. Nevertheless, he came to America because he knew that here his hard work would eventually pay off and he would be able to follow the American dream through the pursuit of happiness. When I was 11, my father suffered from an accident that caused him to undergo serious surgery. As a child, all I could think about was how if my father did not recover, that would leave my mother and me to take the responsibility of providing for our family. Thankfully, my father did end up recovering, but that led me to think about my future. I owe everything I am and do to my parents, I would not be the person I am without them. But I also know that they would hate for me to suffer the way they did. Being able to pay for a civil engineer degree would set me as a Latina woman forward. I have a dream of exploring the world. And my dream is intertwined with my goal of making the planet a cleaner place. But my goal is to provide hope for girls like me. I want to become like the Latina woman who inspired me and showed me that my ethnicity and culture do not provide an obstacle for me but a source of strength and empowerment, not a limitation.

Civil engineering holds a city together; without them, everything would collapse. Growing up in Dallas, I experienced firsthand the lack of walkability and public transportation. This causes most citizens to rely on cars, contributing to carbon emissions. As a civil engineer, I want to focus on solutions for alternative and environmentally friendly forms of transportation. As an engineer, it is important to think about people and things that are usually thrown under the radar, like people with disabilities. What inspired me to pursue civil engineering was my father. My father walked to America leaving his family and dreams behind. As his daughter, he carried our dreams and hopes forward: opportunity and an education. For context, my father and mother immigrated to Texas from Mexico. My father came on foot, which resonates with me because it has always reminded me how passionate he is about following this American dream. He had always wanted to be an engineer but did not have the resources to do so. When I go back to Mexico people always tell me that he could have easily gone to college and succeeded but he did not have the money to go. My father grew up with six other siblings, and to provide for his family, he started working at a very young age. Nevertheless, he came to America because he knew that here his hard work would eventually pay off and he would be able to follow the American dream through the pursuit of happiness. My father always wanted to be an engineer but never could due to his lack of education. Yet, he was fine just doing the laboring part of civil engineering. I was always curious about how roads, sewerage systems, and buildings could be construed without them falling or having some type of malfunction. My father knew the answers to all my questions. growing up, I saw how he calculated and marked maps and that inspired me to pursue something similar. I would say the biggest challenge that has affected my career choice was not being a woman or a minority, but instead my school bus. The school bus is supposed to be a very reliable form of transportation for students. But for me, it was the least reliable. It was not the bus or the driver that made it unreliable, but the roads. Last year, the city decided that it would be the perfect time to upgrade our old roads. This tedious goal took about a year and a half to accomplish. The city would block off half a street or a whole road, causing citizens to take other routes. Now, this was not the problem; the problem was that whoever designed the maps for this road made some sort of mistake that caused the whole plan to go into shambles. Well, on the morning of my huge test, the bus route had to be redirected. No matter how early the bus got there it would always be late due to traffic or construction. But this day in particular I missed more than half of my class. Causing me to have less time on my exam and fail. That has always stuck with me, and if I'm being frank that inspired me to look into engineering more. I wanted to improve the field I was joining.

As the daughter of immigrants, I was always told that the possibilities in this country are endless, and as I wrap up my senior year I realize that they truly are. My parents, who didn't receive a higher education are the main reason I pursue mine. But I also do it for myself and my future children. I had friends who had parents who were citizens and went to college. They do not understand when I am stressed about small things like scholarships or turning in a document for my college application. My parent can't guide with with my college career unlike some of my friends. For that reason, I want to be prepared to help my children in the future so they do not have to struggle like me. My father’s education only went as far as a high school degree before he immigrated to Texas from Mexico. Yet, I see how he calculates and maps out sewer systems, and I know that his dedication to engineering caused him to make a significant contribution to his field. I also know that his knowledge goes beyond a high school education, and that inspires me to pursue something I love no matter the obstacles. So, I decided that engineering was an option for me. While I’ve always been inclined toward science and math, my true passion lies in chemistry. The challenge of solving it like a puzzle has captivated me. This satisfies the logical part of my mind and makes me feel satisfied. My passion for contributing to a greener planet drives me to pursue a degree in chemical engineering. I believe that my problem-solving skills can play a great part in developing sustainable solutions for the Earth. Growing up in Dallas, I have experienced firsthand the lack of walkability and public transportation. This causes most citizens to rely on cars, contributing to carbon emissions. As a chemical engineer, I want to focus on solutions for alternative and environmentally friendly forms of transportation. I have a dream of exploring the world. And my dream is intertwined with my goal of making the planet a cleaner place. A sustainable world makes it possible for other generations to enjoy the beauties of the world. But my goal is to provide hope for girls like me. I want to become like the Latina woman who inspired me and showed me that my ethnicity and culture do not provide an obstacle for me but a source of strength and empowerment, not a limitation.

Like my father, I want to be an engineer, but my father didn’t get the opportunities I did as a teenager. So he moved to Texas on foot. My mother on the other hand came from a middle-class family, she could’ve chosen any career she wanted. But she became pregnant and left everything behind to follow my dad to America. At times I feel guilty about that, I know it was not my fault but I feel like I took a huge opportunity from my mother. As the daughter of immigrants, I was told that the possibilities here are endless. And as I wrap up my senior year I realize that they truly are. I have so many career options that narrowing it down to one is overwhelming. Growing up, I had a hard time finding the dedication to learn. I didn't have trouble learning, I lacked interest in it. Especially in English, I just couldn't solve it the way I could solve a math or chemistry problem. It wasn't until all my other teachers had lost hope in me, that my history teacher, Ms.E, took time out of her day to explain to me simple algebra that I truly felt passionate about something. That hope and passion she showed me followed me till high school. What inevitably took the cake for me to choose a STEM major was my father’s passion for engineering. I saw myself in my father, his curiosity for cars and civil engineering rubbed off on me. There was never enough why and hows for us. My father’s education only went as far as a high school degree before he immigrated to Texas from Mexico. Yet, I see how he calculates and maps out sewer systems, and I know that his dedication to engineering caused him to make a significant contribution to his field. I also know that his knowledge goes beyond a high school education, and that inspires me to pursue something I love no matter the obstacles. So, I decided that civil or chemical engineering was definitely an option for me. Something that makes me passionate about engineering over anything else is the fact that growing up in Dallas, I have experienced firsthand the lack of walkability and public transportation. This causes most citizens to rely on cars, contributing to carbon emissions. As a chemical engineer, I want to focus on solutions for alternative and environmentally friendly forms of transportation. I have a dream of exploring the world. And my dream is intertwined with my goal of making the planet a cleaner place. A sustainable world makes it possible for other generations to enjoy the beauties of the world. But my goal is to provide hope for girls like me. I want to become like the Latina woman who inspired me and showed me that my ethnicity and culture do not provide an obstacle for me but a source of strength and empowerment, not a limitation.

I have stolen my father’s dream. Like my father, I want to be an engineer, but my father didn’t get the opportunities I did as a teenager. So he moved to Texas on foot. My mother on the other hand came from a middle-class family, she could’ve chosen any career she wanted. But she became pregnant and left everything behind to follow my dad to America. At times I feel guilty about that, I know it was not my fault but I feel like I took a huge opportunity from my mother. Growing up I was told that the possibilities here are endless, and as I wrap up my senior year I realize that they truly are. Therefore; I had always had to put a lot of effort into my academic career, if not it felt like I would've failed my parents. I know that my parents are content as long as I'm happy and healthy, but still, I feel like I have to put 110% of my effort into my academics. And because my family struggled to make ends meet at times, my mother would take up cleaning jobs. I would always help her, whether it was taking out the trash or cleaning the toilets I always tried my best to take some workload off of her. As a kid, adults think you don’t recognize economic status but you do. And as a kid who was extremely self-aware of my surroundings, I recognized when my parents struggled. This led me to go to a dual credit school that paid for my degree. Hopefully, I can graduate this spring with my associate's of science. Ironically, I hope to pursue something in civil or chemical engineering. This is ironic because, as a kid, I used to try and hide what my parents were doing for a living. I hate to admit it, but all of my friends had parents who were doctors or had own businesses and my parents were fitting into the racial stereotypes that I saw on TV. Of course, I don't think like that anymore, now I want to do something to my father. He's my biggest inspiration. I think what really sold me to pick engineering over anything else was the fact that growing up in Dallas, I have experienced firsthand the lack of walkability and public transportation. This causes most citizens to rely on cars, contributing to carbon emissions. As a chemical engineer, I want to focus on solutions for alternative and environmentally friendly forms of transportation. I have a dream of exploring the world. And my dream is intertwined with my goal of making the planet a cleaner place. A sustainable world makes it possible for other generations to enjoy the beauties of the world. But my goal is to provide hope for girls like me. I want to become like the Latina woman who inspired me and showed me that my ethnicity and culture do not provide an obstacle for me but a source of strength and empowerment, not a limitation.

“I saw myself sitting in the crotch of this fig tree, starving to death, just because I couldn't make up my mind which of the figs I would choose. I wanted each and every one of them, but choosing one meant losing all the rest” Sylvia Plath. As the daughter of immigrants, I was told that the possibilities here are endless. And as I wrap up my senior year I realize that they truly are. I have so many career options that narrowing it down to one is overwhelming. Growing up, I had a hard time finding the dedication to learn. I didn't have trouble learning, I lacked interest in it. Especially in English, I just couldn't solve it the way I could solve a math or chemistry problem. It wasn't until all my other teachers had lost hope in me, that my history teacher, Ms.E, took time out of her day to explain to me simple algebra that I truly felt passionate about something. That hope and passion she showed me followed me till high school. What inevitably took the cake for me to choose a STEM major was my father’s passion for engineering. I saw myself in my father, his curiosity for cars and civil engineering rubbed off on me. There was never enough why and hows for us. My father’s education only went as far as a high school degree before he immigrated to Texas from Mexico. Yet, I see how he calculates and maps out sewer systems, and I know that his dedication to engineering caused him to make a significant contribution to his field. I also know that his knowledge goes beyond a high school education, and that inspires me to pursue something I love no matter the obstacles. So, I decided that civil or chemical engineering was an option for me. But on the other hand, I have this dedication to help children like me and my little brother; children like us who struggled to connect. I want to be an algebra teacher or a psychologist who can provide hope and clarity to other children. I would have appreciated it if someone had taken the time to understand my mind. So I'm left here with all these options for careers and schools, and there's this little voice in my head that keeps telling me that if I choose one, I can't have the other, or I'm not good enough and will fail. So then there's this overwhelming guilt that if I fail, I'll also fail my parents and that their hard work will also be a waste. But in reality, I have time. I have time to enjoy one profession, and maybe follow another. I think what really sold me to pick engineering over anything else was the fact that growing up in Dallas, I have experienced firsthand the lack of walkability and public transportation. This causes most citizens to rely on cars, contributing to carbon emissions. As a chemical engineer, I want to focus on solutions for alternative and environmentally friendly forms of transportation. I have a dream of exploring the world. And my dream is intertwined with my goal of making the planet a cleaner place. A sustainable world makes it possible for other generations to enjoy the beauties of the world. But my goal is to provide hope for girls like me. I want to become like the Latina woman who inspired me and showed me that my ethnicity and culture do not provide an obstacle for me but a source of strength and empowerment, not a limitation.

I have stolen my father’s dream, but I will take his dream and make it ours. That is the reason I am so passionate about my future. For context, I have your typical first-generation story, my father immigrated, by foot, to Texas from Mexico for better opportunities. He and my mother had to leave their home when they found out my mother was pregnant. They knew I wouldn’t live my life to my fullest potential in a country that could not provide proper education. And so I have been carrying this silent guilt, knowing my father gave up his dream to let pressure mine. This guilt, that my father gave away 20 years of his life to civil engineering, yet it means nothing because he doesn't have a piece of paper that tells him he is passionate about his career. My father wanted to attend college, and although he was an excellent student, he didn't have enough money and resources to attend. He reminds me often that I am in the land of opportunity; therefore, I should take advantage of all the resources he didn’t have. And so I did, I am currently a student at Early College High School Farmers Branch, where I am working towards an associate’s degree in science. Fortunately, my school covers all the costs of tuition, allowing me to continue my education without the worry of money. In school, I am very passionate about organizing events. I believe they bring people together. I am very eager about Kacie’s Run, an organization dedicated to raising awareness for Kacie, a student who was passionate about helping people with special needs. This holds significance to me because my brother also has special needs. I know if I can give what I can to my community, it will provide me back with much more. While I’ve always been inclined toward science and math, my true passion lies in chemistry. The challenge of solving it like a puzzle has captivated me. This satisfies the logical part of my mind and makes me feel satisfied. My passion for contributing to a greener planet drives me to pursue a degree in chemical engineering. I believe that my problem-solving skills can play a great part in developing sustainable solutions for the Earth. Growing up in Dallas, I have experienced firsthand the lack of walkability and public transportation. This causes most citizens to rely on cars, contributing to carbon emissions. As a chemical engineer, I want to focus on solutions for alternative and environmentally friendly forms of transportation. I have a dream of exploring the world. And my dream is intertwined with my goal of making the planet a cleaner place. A sustainable world makes it possible for other generations to enjoy the beauties of the world. But my goal is to provide hope for girls like me. I want to become like the Latina woman who inspired me and showed me that my ethnicity and culture do not provide an obstacle for me but a source of strength and empowerment, not a limitation.I have a dream of exploring the world.

For context, I have your typical first-generation story, my father immigrated, by foot, to Texas from Mexico for better opportunities. He and my mother had to leave their home when they found out my mother was pregnant. They knew I wouldn’t live my life to my fullest potential in a country that could not provide proper education. And so I have been carrying this silent guilt, knowing my father gave up his dream to let pressure mine. This guilt, that my father gave away 20 years of his life to civil engineering, yet it means nothing because he doesn't have a piece of paper that tells him he is passionate about his career. My father wanted to attend college, and although he was an excellent student, he didn't have enough money and resources to attend. My parents used to have a fear of me because they always said that I was the one reaching for the stars out of all their children. And they feared that when I got into college I would miss opportunities due to our finances. But they weren't aware of all of the opportunities they provided for me by simply coming to America. Opportunities like this, where by simply telling my story I could get support from people like me. My father reminds me often that I am in the land of opportunity; therefore, I should take advantage of all the resources he didn’t have. And so I did, I am currently a student at Early College High School Farmers Branch, where I am working towards an associate’s degree in science. Fortunately, my school covers all the costs of tuition, allowing me to continue my education without the worry of money. In school, I am very passionate about organizing events. I believe they bring people together. I am very eager about Kacie’s Run, an organization dedicated to raising awareness for Kacie, a student who was passionate about helping people with special needs. This holds significance to me because my brother also has special needs. I know if I can give what I can to my community, it will provide me back with much more. While I’ve always been inclined toward science and math, my true passion lies in chemistry. The challenge of solving it like a puzzle has captivated me. This satisfies the logical part of my mind and makes me feel satisfied. My passion for contributing to a greener planet drives me to pursue a degree in chemical engineering. I believe that my problem-solving skills can play a great part in developing sustainable solutions for the Earth. Growing up in Dallas, I have experienced firsthand the lack of walkability and public transportation. This causes most citizens to rely on cars, contributing to carbon emissions. As a chemical engineer, I want to focus on solutions for alternative and environmentally friendly forms of transportation. I have a dream of exploring the world. And my dream is intertwined with my goal of making the planet a cleaner place. A sustainable world makes it possible for other generations to enjoy the beauties of the world. But my goal is to provide hope for girls like me. I want to become like the Latina woman who inspired me and showed me that my ethnicity and culture do not provide an obstacle for me but a source of strength and empowerment, not a limitation.

My world history teacher‘s comparison to Eleanor Roosevelt made me look back at my accomplishments and my impact. Growing up in an immigrant household, I was always told to “echarle ganas a la vida”, meaning to give it your all in life. Witnessing my mother labor herself up to three jobs at a time I understood what that meant. It means giving as much energy as possible to the things I want and I will prosper. My parents used to have a fear of me because they always said that I was the one reaching for the stars out of all their children. And they feared that when I got into college I would miss opportunities due to our finances. But they weren't aware of all of the opportunities they provided for me by simply coming to America. Opportunities like this, where by simply telling my story I could get support from people like me. I try to involve myself in organizations with meaningful values, such as Kacie's Run, Junior World Affairs Council (JWAC), the Red Cross, and the Black Student Union (BSU). All of the organizations I put my energy and time into have a similar goal of providing services to people in need and uplifting students of different backgrounds. Although I'm a part of all of these amazing clubs with great values, the organization that has impacted me the most has been Kacie's Run. Kacie was a high school student who sadly passed away in a traffic accident. The organization was formed in honor of her passion for the Special Olympics, the race raises money for the event. The reason I favor this club is because I have a brother in the spectrum and he has always been bullied for things he could not control. This organization spreads awareness and normalizes being different. At the time an officer of Kacie’s Run at my school was not doing their job, and the president was having to go behind and complete their part. I had no official title in the club, I was just a member. But when I saw my friend struggling I stepped in and together we were the ones planning out the fundraisers for Kacie's run. There is no specific event that I helped out on, I was always helping him calculate, promote, and execute these events. Similarly, in the Red Cross, I was very involved in helping the president with his events, yet I never had an official title. But I never minded. I was fulfilled knowing that giving all of my effort to Kacie's Run was returning the favor by helping the people who needed it most. Similar to Elanoor Rosevelt, my accomplishments were not recognized because I never had an official title and was working behind a man. Growing up in Dallas, I have experienced firsthand the lack of walkability and public transportation. This causes most citizens to rely on cars, contributing to carbon emissions. As a chemical engineer, I want to focus on solutions for alternative and environmentally friendly forms of transportation. I have a dream of exploring the world. And my dream is intertwined with my goal of making the planet a cleaner place. A sustainable world makes it possible for other generations to enjoy the beauties of the world. But my goal is to provide hope for girls like me. I want to become like the Latina woman who inspired me and showed me that my ethnicity and culture do not provide an obstacle for me but a source of strength and empowerment, not a limitation.

I have stolen my father’s dream, but I will take his dream and make it ours. That is the reason I am so passionate about my future. For context, I have your typical first-generation story, my father immigrated, by foot, to Texas from Mexico for better opportunities. He and my mother had to leave their home when they found out my mother was pregnant. They knew I wouldn’t live my life to my fullest potential in a country that could not provide proper education. And so I have been carrying this silent guilt, knowing my father gave up his dream to let pressure mine. This guilt, that my father gave away 20 years of his life to civil engineering, yet it means nothing because he doesn't have a piece of paper that tells him he is passionate about his career. My father wanted to attend college, and although he was an excellent student, he didn't have enough money and resources to attend. He reminds me often that I am in the land of opportunity; therefore, I should take advantage of all the resources he didn’t have. And so I did, I am currently a student at Early College High School Farmers Branch, where I am working towards an associate’s degree in science. Fortunately, my school covers all the cost of tuition, allowing me to continue my education without the worry of money. In school, I am very passionate about organizing events. I believe they bring people together. I am very eager about Kacie’s Run, an organization dedicated to raising awareness for Kacie, a student who was passionate about helping people with special needs. This holds significance to me because my brother also has special needs. I know if I can give what I can to my community, it will provide me back with much more. While I’ve always been inclined toward science and math, my true passion lies in chemistry. The challenge of solving it like a puzzle has captivated me. This satisfies the logical part of my mind and makes me feel satisfied. My passion for contributing to a greener planet drives me to pursue a degree in chemical engineering. I believe that my problem-solving skills can play a great part in developing sustainable solutions for the Earth. Growing up in Dallas, I have experienced firsthand the lack of walkability and public transportation. This causes most citizens to rely on cars, contributing to carbon emissions. As a chemical engineer, I want to focus on solutions for alternative and environmentally friendly forms of transportation. I have a dream of exploring the world. And my dream is intertwined with my goal of making the planet a cleaner place. A sustainable world makes it possible for other generations to enjoy the beauties of the world. But my goal is to provide hope for girls like me. I hope to become like the Latina women who inspired me and showed me that my ethnicity and culture dose not provide an obstacle for me but a source of strength and empowerment, not a limitation.

I have stolen my father’s dream, but I will take his dream and make it ours. That is the reason I am so passionate about my future. For context, I have your typical first-generation story, my father immigrated, by foot, to Texas from Mexico for better opportunities. He and my mother had to leave their home when they found out my mother was pregnant. They knew I wouldn’t live my life to my fullest potential in a country that could not provide proper education. And so I have been carrying this silent guilt, knowing my father gave up his dream to let pressure mine. This guilt, that my father gave away 20 years of his life to civil engineering, yet it means nothing because he doesn't have a piece of paper that tells him he is passionate about his career. My father wanted to attend college, and although he was an excellent student, he didn't have enough money and resources to attend. He reminds me often that I am in the land of opportunity; therefore, I should take advantage of all the resources he didn’t have. And so I did, I am currently a student at Early College High School Farmers Branch, where I am working towards an associate’s degree in science. Fortunately, my school covers all the cost of tuition, allowing me to continue my education without the worry of money. In school, I am very passionate about organizing events. I believe they bring people together. I am very eager about Kacie’s Run, an organization dedicated to raising awareness for Kacie, a student who was passionate about helping people with special needs. This holds significance to me because my brother also has special needs. I know if I can give what I can to my community, it will provide me back with much more. While I’ve always been inclined toward science and math, my true passion lies in chemistry. The challenge of solving it like a puzzle has captivated me. This satisfies the logical part of my mind and makes me feel satisfied. My passion for contributing to a greener planet drives me to pursue a degree in chemical engineering. I believe that my problem-solving skills can play a great part in developing sustainable solutions for the Earth. Growing up in Dallas, I have firsthand experienced the lack of walkability and public transportation. This causes most citizens to rely on cars, contributing to carbon emissions. As a chemical engineer, I want to focus on solutions for alternative and environmentally friendly forms of transportation. I have a dream of exploring the world. And my dream is intertwined with my goal of making the planet a cleaner place. A sustainable world makes it possible for other generations to enjoy the beauties of the world.