Overall experience :DD

I can say that this was a life changing experience. As how Laura mentioned, When I applied for HACU I didn't know what to expect because I had not been there yet, I wanted to seek information from the people that have already gone in the past. I wondered if there was anyone else applying, I wondered if the other applicants were going to get chosen and not me. Many things ran through my mind when I applied. I had applied the last day and turned in my application last minute due to the fact that I was busy, but then I thought to myself  "I will apply for this opportunity, to educate me, to give me experience, and also because it was an opportunity to travel to a different place. This was the first time I have ever been on an airplane and traveling far away from home. I really enjoyed this experience and I would do it all over. Advocating for Hispanic education was putting myself behind and putting all others in front of me. If I were to write everything we learned and talked about I would stay here late. There was so much information to process, and reflect on. We have received and viewed different perspectives from other people towards higher education. On March 15,2016 it was our last day in Washington D.C. That day was the moment we were all waiting for.. the day to advocate. I honestly felt we were all making a difference, and that all of what we advocated for they were going to take into consideration. I want to mention that on the Student 101 advocacy, Deborah Koolbeck, taught us to have confidence in what we were going to say, and to get straight to the point. This was what really impacted me and I really felt we all had the confidence to advocate, that whatever we were advocating for it will be done soon. I plan to make a workshop for Cochise college, and all students who would like to advocate for Hispanic's higher education. They will all be welcome. This is an opportunity to speak out that advocating to make a difference is very important. Also I want to thank all of the committee who dedicated their time to interview students and decide. I would also want to give Susana Greeno a special thank you for all of her hard work, and for being a great chaperon! I met really amazing people. I know that our message to students will be to encourage other students to make a difference in their community, and schools. I am truly honored to have received this opportunity, and I look forward to working with other students in my community college. THANK YOU!