Personal Narrative: First-Generation College Student

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I was born in Cartagena, Colombia. Four years ago, I moved to Florida with the purpose to achieve a superior education. The change from one culture to another has been made a significant event in my life. Despite the language barrier and that I am a first-generation college student, I almost finished my Associate of Arts with a moderate-high grade point average. My goal is to learn the language well and be a chemical engineer. I would like to make a specialization in one or some of these areas: water treatment, efficient or nuclear energy, food production or material improvement. I am a curious person and the more I learn the more I can help the humanity and achieve

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