I think one of the reasons why this opportunity is so important to me is because I have always had this drive to help people. My dad came to America from Mexico when he was in his early twenties. He left his parents and his 13 siblings in hopes to get a good paying job in America so he could send them money. Often times in the media and politics, there is a criminalization of immigrants and their intentions. All my dad wanted to do is provide for his family and make their lives easier. He is so selfless and his compassion drives me to be a better person everyday. I want to make his pain and sacrifice worth it. I recently got a chance to visit my family in his hometown of Axochiapan. It was incredibly humbling. The living room we
