One specific experience in which I had to navigate a complex system was my immigration from India to the U.S. My parents decided to take the plunge and move my family and me to the U.S. to evade the downtrodden conditions in my hometown and effectively provide better opportunities for all of us. When we first arrived in New York I was only able to speak Hindi. I realized very quickly that my lack of English speaking skills would not only make my days in New York more difficult, but they would also emphasize the stress of living in a fast-paced city. My enrollment in Hunter College further reinforced the fact that I needed to master English quickly. This immediately prompted me to push myself to speak more inside and outside of classes. My
