The ability of flowers to blossom where they are planted has always fascinated me, a quality I admire deeply. This fascination stems from my own journey, shaped by the sacrifices my parents made. When I was nine, my parents made the decision to move my family to the United States in search of better opportunities. This move was driven by my father’s unemployment due to a severe economic and violent crisis in Mexico. Leaving behind everything familiar, my family embarked on a new journey, replanting our seeds in foreign soil with hopes of blossoming. On my first day of school in the US, I was overwhelmed by a mix of Spanish and English. The unfamiliar strings of English words on my desk sheet felt like gibberish. This new environment was immensely different from the world I had known. However, by coming to the US we re-planted our seeds somewhere new to blossom. It was here that I first encountered my passion for aerospace engineering. When my 5th-grade science teacher assigned my class the task of building model rockets, he planted the spark in me for rocketry. I recall yelling “T-minus 3…2…1…Liftoff,” and then pressing the ignition button that launched my model rocket. The excitement of the countdown and the successful launch of my rocket ignited a spark within me, steering my ambitions toward the intricate world of rockets. Over time, English became second nature to me, and my confidence grew. I took on leadership roles, forming the first all-girls rocketry team in my school district, which won two national competitions. Now, I mentor new team members, fostering their excitement for aerospace. At Texas A&M University, as a manager for the Sounding Rocketry Team, I led the team to compete at the Spaceport America Cup where after lots of obstacles we launched to 10,500 ft and won a technical award, placing within the top 10 against 150 teams worldwide! Recognizing the importance of STEM education, especially within the Latino community, I am committed to making an impact. As a member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at my university and a TECHNOLOchicas Ambassador with the National Center for Women & Information Technology, I work to empower and raise awareness among young Latinos about careers in technology, both locally and nationwide. I plan to use my education to contribute meaningfully to the aerospace field and advocate for increased representation and support for minorities in engineering. The values my parents instilled in me have been the foundation of my ambitions. I aim to work on groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of space exploration and mentor aspiring engineers, sharing my journey and encouraging them to pursue their dreams. Migrating didn’t just change our environment, it altered my outlook on life. It taught me to persevere through the toughest challenges, navigating various visas to stay in the country, and finally being legally allowed to work with my international student visa as I am do everything in my power to continue my education. This past year has been incredibly difficult with the large expenditures that came with the immigration process. This scholarship represents stability and the opportunity to fulfill my aspirations. Migrating to the US allowed me to aspire and get creative with the opportunities before me. It taught me that, like flowers, we should blossom where we are planted. This lesson has brought me to where I am today, studying aerospace engineering and striving to reach the stars.