Personal Narrative: Where My Roots

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Introduction- Name and where my roots came from in Cuba and Florida. How my Mom overcame barriers and how my Dad used opportunities that were not suppose to be given to him.

Challenge- Got involved in politics since I want to make sure that my voice would be heard. As a kid who was often shy and was an introvert, I felt like knowing the institute of government and understanding politics would help me overcome my challenges.

Choice- In my sophomore year of High School, I decided to throw myself into debate so I can overcome my fears and interact with more people. This fundamentally changed me and how I operate.

Outcome- As a result, I started to gain more opportunities and even became the first United States Senate Page in a couple of years

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