HACU Experience

When I first applied for HACU, I was not aware that I was making one of the most important decisions of my life. As I was doing my resume, goal statement and interviews I often wondered if at the end this would really be worth it. Now, that I am back from Washington, D.C. I realized that getting selected to attend to Washington, D.C. was such an amazing opportunity. I am an advocate of my community, my university, and also for Hispanic students. The importance of these conferences and being able to talk to Representatives of our state made me realize how blessed I really am for being selected to attend to HACU. My overall experience in this trip was wonderful! I was able to gain more knowledge and experience about subjects that passionate me the most. I am extremely thankful to my university, the University of Arizona South for selecting me to represent them in Washington, D.C. I made sure I came back with answers and new information to advocate for those students, specially Hispanic students, who are struggling to receive higher education. In this trip, I was able to view higher education from a different prospective. Education gives us choice and it allows us to work in what we love the most. It is very important to send students to conferences like HACU because they allow students to advocate for other students and to get involved to make a difference. This was a life changing experience that I believe we should all have the opportunity to have. I will never forget this experience and the fact that it has changed my life forever!

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."

-Nelson Mandela