It was August 2007 a sunny day on the Buffalo State University campus and the last day of college orientation. I was called into the financial aid office and asked to provide proof of citizenship. I had no idea what the lady behind the counter was referring to. I called my mom and she provided me with my Alien ID number. I walked out the financial aid office that day demoralized. My dream of acquiring a college education was taken away from me in less than thirty minutes. I realized on that day I was an immigrant and due to my immigration status I would not be able to receive financial aid to pay for college. When I arrived back home I felt disoriented, college was all I had planned for after high school. The years that followed taught me a great lesson that I will forever carry with me. The lesson learned is that life is a journey and everything in life happens for a reason.
That summer of 2007 I spent my days looking for work and ways to educate myself. I searched for adds …show more content…
I had learned all there was to learn as a technician in Sugarhill. I believed to be a valuable employee in the pharmacy. However, I was limited in the services I provided. There was much more to learn about pharmacy. I wanted more and to do more. I wanted to be able to help individuals with drug interaction questions and be knowledgeable about the drugs prescribed. I set a goal for that year which was to find the means to go to school and pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. My immigration status was amended in August 2012 and my first semester began in January 2013. Despite the fact that some of my family along with my fellow colleagues believed that I was making a huge mistake. With the support of my husband and those who believed in me I tried my hardest in all my courses. My second semester I was a recipient of the Carlos Beltran Scholarship in Hostos Community College which further motivated me to continue on my educational
That summer of 2007 I spent my days looking for work and ways to educate myself. I searched for adds …show more content…
I had learned all there was to learn as a technician in Sugarhill. I believed to be a valuable employee in the pharmacy. However, I was limited in the services I provided. There was much more to learn about pharmacy. I wanted more and to do more. I wanted to be able to help individuals with drug interaction questions and be knowledgeable about the drugs prescribed. I set a goal for that year which was to find the means to go to school and pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. My immigration status was amended in August 2012 and my first semester began in January 2013. Despite the fact that some of my family along with my fellow colleagues believed that I was making a huge mistake. With the support of my husband and those who believed in me I tried my hardest in all my courses. My second semester I was a recipient of the Carlos Beltran Scholarship in Hostos Community College which further motivated me to continue on my educational