I could not decide on a “highlight” of the day for
this day. The reason for this is because there were so many amazing places we
went to visit today and it was also the day we arrived to Washington. Our
flight from Phoenix to Washington was not as chaotic as I thought, but it was a
tiring trip. As soon as we got to DC, we checked into the hotel and rested for
a couple of hours to go sightseeing for the rest of the afternoon. First, we
went to the White House and took some pictures. Also, while we were there
Susana explained to us a little background on her internship in Washington,
D.C. and how her experience helped her in her professional career. We went to
the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Lincoln
Memorial Reflecting Pool, and to the World War II Memorial. I had only seen
these places in movies or in pictures, but today, they all became a reality and
I was beyond excited to be at these places for the afternoon. Now, I am looking
forward for the new adventures that tomorrow will bring in our first HACU
conference at the Marriott Hotel. So far, this has been one of the most amazing
experiences of my life! Thanks University of Arizona South for giving me the opportunity of being a part of HACU – for allowing me to advocate in Washington D.C.
for other students in my community.
