Although my mom’s relationship with information online is not a trustable one, as most of us do, she has a beautiful relationship with the information given to her through tradition. From a simple can of Sprite with lime and salt in it, a tradition formed. A small tradition that has helped ease nausea and discomfort at parties. This little concoction got me through the whole event. Turns out, the sour carbonated drink helps you get rid of intestinal discomfort. My mom was young when she started giving me this. Young enough not to look at Google for medical advice, and young enough not to have the luxury of purchasing medicine when needed, as she immigrated and birthed me at the age of 20 without much to her name. Growing up as a Chicana from immigrant parents, we did not have the same resources my friends did. I was not sharing a similar environment as my peers, but I was happy. Plus, I'd prefer soda over yucky medicine any day! In a world where we rely heavily on technology, I often forget the value of the traditions that have been passed down through generations. Traditions that I want to pass on to my children, and my medical colleagues. The simple act of handing a can of Sprite to a nauseous child may seem trivial, but it's a representation of something deeper. It's a symbol of the love and care that has been passed down from generation to generation. It's a testament to the power of family and the strength that comes from shared experiences. As we continue to rely on modern medicine and technology, it's important to remember the wisdom that has been passed down from our ancestors. The remedies and traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation are a testament to the strength of our families and the power of our collective knowledge. As we move forward, we should make an effort to preserve these traditions and pass them down to future generations. It's through these traditions that I can connect with our past and preserve my heritage. Although I had to face many challenges growing up differently, my parents kept reminding me that I was here for a reason. "Estas aqui para que vivas una vida mejor que la de nostotros." You are here to live a life better than ours. Because of this, I have always worked hard in school because if I don't, this better life that my parents gave me will be wasted. I want this life to be filled with new doors to open and places to grow, not only for myself but for my parents. I want to give my parents what they weren't able to have. I am extremely grateful for the sacrifices they have endured for me, and I am ready to make those sacrifices worth it by breaking down the traditional aspects of medicine. In a world that is constantly changing, I want to bring back familiarity and years of indigenous/traditional medicine into the medical field. I want to introduce my form of sprite to sick children. In the future, I hope that Mexican girls' presence in the medical area won't be a big change any more. I know the opportunities I am taking advantage of will all be worth it when I see people like me working in medicine. It is comforting to know that there are people in your community right there with you. The love and care of our families, the power of tradition, and the wisdom of my ancestors will always be with me.

Although my mom’s relationship with information online is not a trustable one, like most of us do, she has a beautiful relationship with the information given to her through tradition. From a simple can of Sprite with lime and salt in it, a tradition formed. A small tradition that has helped ease nausea and discomfort at parties. This little concoction got me through the whole event. Turns out, the sour carbonated drink helps you eliminate intestinal discomfort. Not sure what the lime and salt were for, but it was a small touch that my picky taste buds appreciated. My mom was young when she started giving me this. Young enough to not look at Google for medical advice, and young enough to not have the luxury of buying me medicine whenever I needed it, as she immigrated and birthed me at the age of 20 without much to her name. Growing up as a Chicana from immigrant parents, I didn't have the same resources as my peers, but I was happy. I cherish the traditions passed down by my mother, such as her remedy of Sprite with lime and salt for nausea, which symbolizes the love and care that has been passed down through generations. My parents' sacrifices motivate me to work hard in school and pursue a career in medicine. I envision using my medical career to break down traditional aspects of medicine and introduce new, culturally relevant remedies to patients, like my mother's remedy, to make a positive impact on their lives. While I am passionate about my cultural heritage and traditions, I also recognize the importance of embracing technological advancements, particularly in the field of medicine. As a first-generation college student, I am excited about the opportunities that STEM fields offer for innovation and making a positive impact on society. With a background in information technology, I believe I can contribute to improving healthcare systems and making medical information more accessible to underserved communities. My greatest challenge has been navigating the education system as a first-generation college student with limited resources and support. Although I had to face many challenges growing up differently from most children, my parents kept reminding me that I was here for a reason. "Estas aqui para que vivas una vida mejor que la de nostotros." You are here to live a life better than ours. Because of this, I have always worked hard in school because if I don't, this better life that my parents gave me will be wasted. I want this life to be filled with new doors to open and places to grow, not only for myself but for my parents. I want to give my parents what they weren't able to have. I am extremely grateful for the sacrifices they have endured for me, and I am ready to make those sacrifices worth it by breaking down the traditional aspects of medicine. In a world that is constantly changing, I want to bring back familiarity and years of traditional medicine into the medical field. I want to introduce my own form of sprite to sick children. In the future, I hope that Mexican girls' presence in the medical area won't be a big change any more. I know that what I am doing and the opportunities I am taking advantage of will all be worth it when I see people like me working in medical careers. It's comforting to know that there are people in your community right there with you. The love and care of our families, the power of tradition, and the wisdom of my ancestors will always be with me. My biggest inspiration is my mom Maria de Jesus Ramirez Fonseca, the woman whom I received my curiosity, knowledge, and stubbornness from. Although I had to help my mother with raising my siblings during her schooling toward her GED, I was more than happy to cook, clean, and care for my siblings if it meant my mom could come home one day with a diploma in her hand. I lacked in extracurriculars during school, but I had to make some sacrifices, just like the ones my mom did for me. Like many people my age, I want to make my mother proud. I want to give my mom the comfort we did not experience growing up, and the first step is to get uncomfortable. As a first-generation college student, I am walking into this with no experience and limited knowledge, but as long as I keep my motivations straight and walk into this with my family beside me, I am sure that I will succeed in any obstacle that is thrown at me.

Although my mom’s relationship with information online is not a trustable one, as most of us do, she has a beautiful relationship with the information given to her through tradition. From a simple can of Sprite with lime and salt in it, a tradition formed. A small tradition that has helped ease nausea and discomfort at parties. This little concoction got me through the whole event. Turns out, the sour carbonated drink helps you get rid of intestinal discomfort. My mom was young when she started giving me this. Young enough not to look at Google for medical advice, and young enough not to have the luxury of purchasing medicine when needed, as she immigrated and birthed me at the age of 20 without much to her name. Growing up as a Chicana from immigrant parents, we did not have the same resources my friends did. I was not sharing a similar environment as my peers, but I was happy. Plus, id prefer soda over yucky medicine any day! In a world where we rely heavily on technology, I often forget the value of the traditions that have been passed down through generations. Traditions that I want to pass on to my children, and my medical colleagues. The simple act of handing a can of Sprite to a nauseous child may seem trivial, but it's a representation of something deeper. It's a symbol of the love and care passed down from generation to generation. It's a testament to the power of family and the strength that comes from shared experiences. As we continue to rely on modern medicine and technology, it's important to remember the wisdom that has been passed down from our ancestors. The remedies and traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation are a testament to the strength of our families and the power of our collective knowledge. As we move forward, we should make an effort to preserve these traditions and pass them down to future generations. It's through these traditions that I can connect with our past and preserve my heritage. Although I faced many challenges growing up differently, my parents kept reminding me that I was here for a reason. "Estas aqui para que vivas una vida mejor que la de nostotros." You are here to live a life better than ours. Because of this, I have always worked hard in school because if I don't, this better life that my parents gave me will be wasted. I want this life to be filled with new doors to open and places to grow, not only for myself but for my parents. I want to give my parents what they weren't able to have. I am extremely grateful for the sacrifices they have endured for me, and I am ready to make those sacrifices worth it by breaking down the traditional aspects of medicine. In a world that is constantly changing, I want to bring back familiarity and years of indigenous/traditional medicine into the medical field. I want to introduce my form of sprite to sick children. In the future, I hope that Mexican girls' presence in the medical area won't be a big change any more. I know the opportunities I am taking advantage of will all be worth it when I see people like me working in medicine. It is comforting to know that there are people in your community right there with you. The love and care of our families, the power of tradition, and the wisdom of my ancestors will always be with me.

Although my mom’s relationship with information online is not a trustable one like most of us do, she has a beautiful relationship with the information given to her through tradition. From a simple can of Sprite with lime and salt in it, a tradition formed. A small tradition that has helped ease nausea and discomfort at parties. This little concoction got me through the whole event. Turns out, the sour carbonated drink helps you get rid of intestinal discomfort. Not sure what the lime and salt were for, but it was a small touch that my picky taste buds appreciated. My mom was young when she started giving me this. Young enough to not look at Google for medical advice, and young enough to not have the luxury of buying me medicine whenever I needed it, as she immigrated and birthed me at the age of 20 without much to her name. Growing up as a Chicana from immigrant parents, we did not have the same resources my friends did. I was not sharing a similar environment as my peers, but I was happy. I was different but happy. Plus, I would prefer soda over yucky medicine any day. In a world where we rely heavily on technology and readily available information, I often forget the value of the traditions that have been passed down through generations. Traditions that I want to pass on to my children, and my medical colleagues. The simple act of handing a can of Sprite to a nauseous child may seem trivial, but it's a representation of something deeper. It's a symbol of the love and care passed down from generation to generation. It's a testament to the power of family and the strength that comes from shared experiences. As we continue to rely on modern medicine and technology, it's important to remember the wisdom that has been passed down from our ancestors. The remedies and traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation are a testament to the strength of our families and the power of our collective knowledge. As we move forward, we should make an effort to preserve these traditions and pass them down to future generations. We should take the time to learn from our elders and the remedies that have worked for them. It's through these traditions that I can connect with our past and preserve my heritage. Although I faced many challenges growing up differently from most children, my parents kept reminding me that I was here for a reason. "Estas aqui para que vivas una vida mejor que la de nostotros." You are here to live a life better than ours. Because of this, I have always worked hard in school because if I don't, this better life that my parents gave me will be wasted. I want this life to be filled with new doors to open and places to grow, not only for myself but for my parents. I want to give my parents what they weren't able to have. I am extremely grateful for the sacrifices they have endured for me, and I am ready to make those sacrifices worth it by breaking down the traditional aspects of medicine. In a world that is constantly changing, I want to bring back familiarity and years of traditional medicine into the medical field. I want to introduce my own form of sprite to sick children. In the future, I hope that Mexican girls' presence in the medical area won't be a big change any more. I know that what I am doing and the opportunities I am taking advantage of will all be worth it when I see people like me working in medical careers. In a world that is constantly changing, it's comforting to know that there are people in your community right there with you. The love and care of our families, the power of tradition, and the wisdom of my ancestors will always be with me. My biggest inspiration is my mom Maria de Jesus Ramirez Fonseca, the woman whom I received my curiosity, knowledge, and stubbornness from. Although I had to help my mother with raising my siblings during her schooling toward her GED, I was more than happy to cook, clean, and care for my siblings if it meant my mom could come home one day with a diploma in her hand. I lacked in extracurriculars during school, but I had to make some sacrifices, just like the ones my mom did for me. Like many people my age, I want to make my mother proud. I want to give my mom the comfort we did not experience growing up, and the first step is to get uncomfortable. As a first-generation college student, I am walking into this with no experience and limited knowledge, but as long as I keep my motivations straight and walk into this with my family beside me, I am sure that I will succeed in any obstacle that is thrown at me.

If I could walk in anyone's shoes, I'd choose Maria de jesus Ramirez'—the woman whom I received my strength, intelligence, and stubbornness from. Although my mom’s relationship with information online is not a trustable one, as most of us do, she has a beautiful relationship with the information given to her through tradition. From a simple can of Sprite with lime and salt in it, a tradition formed. A small tradition that has helped ease nausea and discomfort at parties. This little concoction got me through the whole event. Turns out, the sour carbonated drink helps you get rid of intestinal discomfort. My mom was young when she started giving me this. Young enough not to look at Google for medical advice, and young enough not to have the luxury of purchasing medicine when needed, as she immigrated and birthed me at the age of 20 without much to her name. Growing up as a Chicana from immigrant parents, we did not have the same resources my friends did. I was not sharing a similar environment as my peers, but I was happy. Plus, I'd prefer soda over yucky medicine any day! In a world where we rely heavily on technology, I often forget the value of the traditions that have been passed down through generations. Traditions that I want to pass on to my children, and my medical colleagues. The simple act of handing a can of Sprite to a nauseous child may seem trivial, but it's a representation of something deeper. It's a symbol of the love and care passed down from generation to generation. It's a testament to the power of family and the strength that comes from shared experiences. As we continue to rely on modern medicine and technology, it's important to remember the wisdom that has been passed down from our ancestors. As we move forward, we should make an effort to preserve these traditions and pass them down to future generations. It's through these traditions that I can connect with our past and preserve my heritage. Although I faced many challenges growing up differently, my parents kept reminding me that I was here for a reason. "Estas aqui para que vivas una vida mejor que la de nostotros." You are here to live a life better than ours. Because of this, I have always worked hard in school because if I don't, this better life that my parents gave me will be wasted. I want this life to be filled with new doors to open and places to grow, not only for myself but for my parents. I want to give my parents what they weren't able to have. I am extremely grateful for the sacrifices they have endured for me, and I am ready to make those sacrifices worth it by breaking down the traditional aspects of medicine. In a world that is constantly changing, I want to bring back familiarity and years of indigenous/traditional medicine into the medical field. I want to introduce my form of sprite to sick children. In the future, I hope that Mexican girls' presence in the medical area won't be a big change any more. I know the opportunities I am taking advantage of will all be worth it when I see people like me working in medicine. It is comforting to know that there are people in your community right there with you. The love and care of our families, the power of tradition, and the wisdom of my ancestors will always be with me.

Although my mom’s relationship with information online is not a trustable one, as most of us do, she has a beautiful relationship with the information given to her through tradition. From a simple can of Sprite with lime and salt in it, a tradition formed. A small tradition that has helped ease nausea and discomfort at parties. This little concoction got me through the whole event. Turns out, the sour carbonated drink helps you get rid of intestinal discomfort. My mom was young when she started giving me this. Young enough not to look at Google for medical advice, and young enough not to have the luxury of purchasing medicine when needed, as she immigrated and birthed me at the age of 20 without much to her name. Growing up as a Chicana from immigrant parents, we did not have the same resources my friends did. I was not sharing a similar environment as my peers, but I was happy. Plus, I'd prefer soda over yucky medicine any day! In a world where we rely heavily on technology, I often forget the value of the traditions that have been passed down through generations. Traditions that I want to pass on to my children, and my medical colleagues. The simple act of handing a can of Sprite to a nauseous child may seem trivial, but it's a representation of something deeper. It's a symbol of the love and care that has been passed down from generation to generation. It's a testament to the power of family and the strength that comes from shared experiences. As we continue to rely on modern medicine and technology, it's important to remember the wisdom that has been passed down from our ancestors. The remedies and traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation are a testament to the strength of our families and the power of our collective knowledge. As we move forward, we should make an effort to preserve these traditions and pass them down to future generations. It's through these traditions that I can connect with our past and preserve my heritage. Although I had to face many challenges growing up differently, my parents kept reminding me that I was here for a reason. "Estas aqui para que vivas una vida mejor que la de nostotros." You are here to live a life better than ours. Because of this, I have always worked hard in school because if I don't, this better life that my parents gave me will be wasted. I want this life to be filled with new doors to open and places to grow, not only for myself but for my parents. I want to give my parents what they weren't able to have. I am extremely grateful for the sacrifices they have endured for me, and I am ready to make those sacrifices worth it by breaking down the traditional aspects of medicine. In a world that is constantly changing, I want to bring back familiarity and years of indigenous/traditional medicine into the medical field. I want to introduce my form of sprite to sick children. In the future, I hope that Mexican girls' presence in the medical area won't be a big change any more. I know the opportunities I am taking advantage of will all be worth it when I see people like me working in medicine. It is comforting to know that there are people in your community right there with you. The love and care of our families, the power of tradition, and the wisdom of my ancestors will always be with me.

Although my mom’s relationship with information online is not a trustable one, as most of us do, she has a beautiful relationship with the information given to her through tradition. From a simple can of Sprite with lime and salt in it, a tradition formed. A small tradition that has helped ease nausea and discomfort at parties. This little concoction got me through the whole event. Turns out, the sour carbonated drink helps you get rid of intestinal discomfort. My mom was young when she started giving me this. Young enough not to look at Google for medical advice, and young enough not to have the luxury of purchasing medicine when needed, as she immigrated and birthed me at the age of 20 without much to her name. Growing up as a Chicana from immigrant parents, we did not have the same resources my friends did. I was not sharing a similar environment as my peers, but I was happy. Plus, id prefer soda over yucky medicine any day! In a world where we rely heavily on technology, I often forget the value of the traditions that have been passed down through generations. Traditions that I want to pass on to my children, and my medical colleagues. The simple act of handing a can of Sprite to a nauseous child may seem trivial, but it's a representation of something deeper. It's a symbol of the love and care that has been passed down from generation to generation. It's a testament to the power of family and the strength that comes from shared experiences. As we continue to rely on modern medicine and technology, it's important to remember the wisdom that has been passed down from our ancestors. The remedies and traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation are a testament to the strength of our families and the power of our collective knowledge. As we move forward, we should make an effort to preserve these traditions and pass them down to future generations. It's through these traditions that I can connect with our past and preserve my heritage. Although I had to face many challenges growing up differently, my parents kept reminding me that I was here for a reason. "Estas aqui para que vivas una vida mejor que la de nostotros." You are here to live a life better than ours. Because of this, I have always worked hard in school because if I don't, this better life that my parents gave me will be wasted. I want this life to be filled with new doors to open and places to grow, not only for myself but for my parents. I want to give my parents what they weren't able to have. I am extremely grateful for the sacrifices they have endured for me, and I am ready to make those sacrifices worth it by breaking down the traditional aspects of medicine. In a world that is constantly changing, I want to bring back familiarity and years of indigenous/traditional medicine into the medical field. I want to introduce my form of sprite to sick children. In the future, I hope that Mexican girls' presence in the medical area won't be a big change any more. I know the opportunities I am taking advantage of will all be worth it when I see people like me working in medicine. It is comforting to know that there are people in your community right there with you. The love and care of our families, the power of tradition, and the wisdom of my ancestors will always be with me

Although my mom’s relationship with information online is not a trustable one, as most of us do, she has a beautiful relationship with the information given to her through tradition. From a simple can of Sprite with lime and salt in it, a tradition formed. A small tradition that has helped ease nausea and discomfort at parties. This little concoction got me through the whole event. Turns out, the sour carbonated drink helps you get rid of intestinal discomfort. My mom was young when she started giving me this. Young enough not to look at Google for medical advice, and young enough not to have the luxury of purchasing medicine when needed, as she immigrated and birthed me at the age of 20 without much to her name. Growing up as a Chicana from immigrant parents, we did not have the same resources my friends did. I was not sharing a similar environment as my peers, but I was happy. Plus, id prefer soda over yucky medicine any day! In a world where we rely heavily on technology, I often forget the value of the traditions that have been passed down through generations. Traditions that I want to pass on to my children, and my medical colleagues. The simple act of handing a can of Sprite to a nauseous child may seem trivial, but it's a representation of something deeper. It's a symbol of the love and care that has been passed down from generation to generation. It's a testament to the power of family and the strength that comes from shared experiences. As we continue to rely on modern medicine and technology, it's important to remember the wisdom that has been passed down from our ancestors. The remedies and traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation are a testament to the strength of our families and the power of our collective knowledge. As we move forward, we should make an effort to preserve these traditions and pass them down to future generations. It's through these traditions that I can connect with our past and preserve my heritage. Although I had to face many challenges growing up differently, my parents kept reminding me that I was here for a reason. "Estas aqui para que vivas una vida mejor que la de nostotros." You are here to live a life better than ours. Because of this, I have always worked hard in school because if I don't, this better life that my parents gave me will be wasted. I want this life to be filled with new doors to open and places to grow, not only for myself but for my parents. I want to give my parents what they weren't able to have. I am extremely grateful for the sacrifices they have endured for me, and I am ready to make those sacrifices worth it by breaking down the traditional aspects of medicine. In a world that is constantly changing, I want to bring back familiarity and years of indigenous/traditional medicine into the medical field. I want to introduce my form of sprite to sick children. In the future, I hope that Mexican girls' presence in the medical area won't be a big change any more. I know the opportunities I am taking advantage of will all be worth it when I see people like me working in medicine. It is comforting to know that there are people in your community right there with you. The love and care of our families, the power of tradition, and the wisdom of my ancestors will always be with me.

Although my mom’s relationship with information online is not a trustable one, as most of us do, she has a beautiful relationship with the information given to her through tradition. From a simple can of Sprite with lime and salt in it, a tradition formed. A small tradition that has helped ease nausea and discomfort at parties. This little concoction got me through the whole event. Turns out, the sour carbonated drink helps you get rid of intestinal discomfort. My mom was young when she started giving me this. Young enough not to look at Google for medical advice, and young enough not to have the luxury of purchasing medicine when needed, as she immigrated and birthed me at the age of 20 without much to her name. Growing up as a Chicana from immigrant parents, we did not have the same resources my friends did. I was not sharing a similar environment as my peers, but I was happy. Plus, id prefer soda over yucky medicine any day! In a world where we rely heavily on technology, I often forget the value of the traditions that have been passed down through generations. Traditions that I want to pass on to my children, and my medical colleagues. The simple act of handing a can of Sprite to a nauseous child may seem trivial, but it's a representation of something deeper. It's a symbol of the love and care that has been passed down from generation to generation. It's a testament to the power of family and the strength that comes from shared experiences. As we continue to rely on modern medicine and technology, it's important to remember the wisdom that has been passed down from our ancestors. The remedies and traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation are a testament to the strength of our families and the power of our collective knowledge. As we move forward, we should make an effort to preserve these traditions and pass them down to future generations. It's through these traditions that I can connect with our past and preserve my heritage. Although I had to face many challenges growing up differently, my parents kept reminding me that I was here for a reason. "Estas aqui para que vivas una vida mejor que la de nostotros." You are here to live a life better than ours. Because of this, I have always worked hard in school because if I don't, this better life that my parents gave me will be wasted. I want this life to be filled with new doors to open and places to grow, not only for myself but for my parents. I want to give my parents what they weren't able to have. I am extremely grateful for the sacrifices they have endured for me, and I am ready to make those sacrifices worth it by breaking down the traditional aspects of medicine. In a world that is constantly changing, I want to bring back familiarity and years of indigenous/traditional medicine into the medical field. I want to introduce my form of sprite to sick children. In the future, I hope that Mexican girls' presence in the medical area won't be a big change any more. I know the opportunities I am taking advantage of will all be worth it when I see people like me working in medicine. It is comforting to know that there are people in your community right there with you. The love and care of our families, the power of tradition, and the wisdom of my ancestors will always be with me.