Quoting Mr. Stephen Hawkins, “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change”. Inspired by one of the greatest minds our universe has seen, I consider the ability to adapt to be a personal quality, a talent, an accomplishment, and an experience. Every time I look back at the struggling days when I came to the United States, I repeat Dr. Hawkins’ words in order to gain confidence and new forces to keep traveling this path full of exhausting obstacles. Coming from Cuba- a country that barely provides the use of Internet or approves the developing of private businesses- and inserting into the most advanced and powerful country in the world, is definitely not a facile task. Experiencing a distinctive culture and a different way of approaching
