I’ve been lucky enough to have participated in the Dream Academy for two years. Though both of my parents are farmworkers and I had no idea how I would be able to raise enough money to travel, I was determined to find a way because I knew how much I would grow in this program. Besides the amazing guest speakers and community service we did, we also went to empowering conferences at Stanford University and Google which planted a seed in my mind about the many career opportunities out there for me. I am very blessed to have been part of such a great program like the Academy because it opens your eyes to who you can be and what you can achieve in life. With the skills I gained in this program, I’m now confidently attending the school of my dreams and will be graduating as a first generation student from UCLA in 2020. Thank you Dream Academy!