Hi, my name is Mulisa, I was born in a country called Rwanda. We grew up not having much at all, but God got us through it. I grew up in a single-parent home, where my father was in the military so he was never around, My mom did her best to provide for us, and we tried many times to help her too. In my country it was hard for a woman to find work, many times they had to rely on their husband, so my mom being on her own for a moment had to try her best to find a job. Me and my brother would try to sell little juices to make some money, not for candy, not for chocolate, but to give to our mother. When I was younger I was sick a lot from, many times from the medicine provided to me. I was in and out of the hospital many times, which had me tired, but I always knew God would be with me every step of the way. Every time I went to the doctor I would see nurses pass me by, and see myself wearing that one day. By the grace of God, we got the opportunity to come to the United States, Ever since I came at the age of eight, I had a dream to one day be a nurse and also help others get better. I want people to feel the same joy I had when I knew I would get better when a nurse came to my aid. As I got older, I started thinking if nursing or working in the hospital was the career for me, but I was reminded how much as a little girl I admired every nurse that passed by me, seeing myself in the same gown. I then realized that, yes, this is what I want to do, that it was what I wanted to be. Now I’m a college student majoring in nursing, I am here trying my best to accomplish my dream. I have been given so many opportunities which is a blessing for me. I know that no matter how hard it may be, I have to push because I came into this field knowing that it won’t be easy, but I know that in the end, it will all be worth it, I thank you for giving me an opportunity for this scholarship I will do my best and push past my limits.