Hello my name is Jessica Rosas, I was born in Agua Prieta, Sonora but I have been in the United States ever since I was three. Even though I was not raised in Agua Prieta, I still feel that I have a great connection to mexico. My mother was born there, as well as my grandparents. This picture I have attached has meant so much to me because being the big sister of these 3 little ones has been a blessing! Even though after this picture my mom had my other little brother, and my smallest sister. So you are probably wondering.. "So how many kids does your mom have?!" My mother has 8 kids! (I have two older brothers) Anyway, this picture means so much to me because being the big sister for them is setting THE example. To me, setting an example is leading a way for them to succeed in life, and to set goals and accomplish them. My mother did not have enough resources to finish school, my two older brothers had decided to go another way. So I was the next one in line so I am  now a first generation college student, and also I am the first high school graduate in my family. I know that I can not say I did it alone. My mother is the one that inspires me and continues to push me forward as well as family and friends. I believe higher education is the way to a better life and that higher education gives us the opportunity to make a difference in our community.