Galilea in Dallas, TX

Going into my teen years, there were so many things I wasn’t aware of, solely because I didn’t have parents who knew how the school systems work. I couldn’t ask them for help at home because they didn’t finish high school. When I think of that it makes me sad how they didn’t get an education, and how they had to drop their education to work and provide for a family. I had to work for everything myself and although it was a struggle I wanted to become a role model for my siblings and show them that they’re capable of going to college and finding something they’re passionate about. Being the oldest, I wanted to be the person who could make my parents proud. My mindset was to always do my best and excel in my academics so I can show my parents that I did it, that I will be walking that stage and getting my diploma. Something I couldn’t have done without them. Although the journey wasn’t easy, it came to certain points where it affected my mental health. Sometimes it felt like I couldn’t try anymore like I wanted to give up. I thought of the future that could bring me and where I saw myself. I see myself becoming that person 7-year old I wanted and going around the world sharing her passions and making my family proud for all I have done.