My whole life I’ve always been pushed to do well in school by my parents. I didn’t realize why until I got to high school and learned of the roles that having good grades and a high GPA have in the opportunities you can get after high school. Some of my goals in life are to earn an MBA, become financially successful, help mentor aspiring professionals, encourage immigrants to chase their dreams as I am trying to do, and repay my parents for all that they’ve done for me. I am very grateful for all of the sacrifices they’ve made to give me a better life than they had. I know it wasn’t easy for them to leave their friends and family behind to come to a new country and start a new life and have to settle down in another country with very little help from people. Using an MBA I strive to open doors for not only myself but other young professionals. I am determined to pursue a leadership role where I can mentor aspiring professionals, helping them to learn valuable skills needed to succeed in business. I dream of inspiring people, especially those that come from immigrant backgrounds to chase their dreams even in the face of adversity. I want to be an example of how hard work and perseverance can open doors that might seem out of reach. Eventually I would like for my work to have a ripple effect and have a positive impact for not only my own family but also other people who are going through hardships while chasing their dreams. By utilizing my education to create change, I aim to leave behind a legacy of positive change, development, resilience, and hope for both my generation and the next. As an immigrant I understand that to achieve financial success I must do more than others. Having to learn a new language, assimilate to a new culture, and leaving behind the majority of my extended family were all challenges that I had to persevere through to be the person I am today. Therefore, due to all of the hard work that me and my parents have done to have a better life, I am focused on my goals and committed to achieving success. I dream of the day my whole family and I celebrate my graduation from a university with an MBA. This scholarship will lift a great weight off of our shoulders and help my family and I pursue the next steps towards financially getting my business management degree and chasing my dreams and helping others.