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Flash forward to 2007, first semester as an engineering student, new faces, new classes, and new rules. How was I going to adjust and make friends? This was the first time in all my years I felt like I can fit in because there were people who came from all various backgrounds. Within a few weeks into my first semester, I made plenty of friends. Despite sharing the same ethnic and religious background , I felt like there was still a since of …show more content…
I clearly remember 15-year-old frustrated Delviniah. She just always found a reason to give up on any difficult task. After many tears and one-on-one tutoring, her “thank you for all your help,” affirmed that I am making a difference in someone’s life. I have had my share of personal struggles, but despite those obstacles; I was still able to accomplish my dream of becoming a teacher and helping students to