I'm an international student from Italy. I'm about to obtain an associate's degree in Engineering, but my dream is to remain in the United States to continue my education. I've worked very hard to arrive to where I am right now, overcoming the different challenges that the Covid-19 pandemic and the process of studying in another continent bring. Having lived in the United States for almost two years now, I've grown attached to the American culture and I believe that studying abroad will make me learn with a different educational method, that I personally prefer for my intended field of study, and will help me grow as a person. Unfortunately, the dream I have is not a cheap one. It's known that American colleges are very expensive, and sadly I need financial help to achieve my goal. My main focus right now is school, and I'm very proud of the excellent results I'm obtaining, because they are only the start of the successful engineering career I want to achieve. I think I would be an excellent candidate because of my determination, sense of duty, need for help, great achievements, versatility, and passion.