CA Schools
Evelin
Country: Guatemala
🎓 Plans:
I plan to attend San Francisco State University
💬 Advice:
I encourage students to work hard, believe in themselves, and take advantage of every opportunity they are given. Success is important, but having good character and helping others is what truly makes a difference.
Emerson
Country: Honduras
🎓 Plans:
I plan to go to San Francisco State University to study graphic design.
💬 Advice:
Don’t see assignments just as a work, but as a way and opportunity to learn.
Genesis
Country: Nicaragua
🎓 Plans:
I plan to go to San Francisco State University with a major in Biology with a concentration in physiology.
💬 Advice:
Don’t be scared to try new things or step out of your comfort zone because high school goes by fast.
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Ariana
Country: Venezuela
🎓 Plans:
Study forensic science
💬 Advice:
Never forget what you plan to become in the future, that every step you take in the present will make that aspiration a successful reality.
Josue
Country: Dominican Republic
🎓 Plans:
I plan to study medicine.
💬 Advice:
My advice to other students is that they always fight for their dreams.
Zeimatou
Country: Togo
🎓 Plans:
I plan to go to college at Mercy University to study nursing.
💬 Advice:
My advice to other students is to do your work on time or you will be stuck later on. Ask questions. And I wish I knew that I didn’t need to try to fit in, I could just be myself.
Fernando
Country: Dominican Republic
🎓 Plans:
I plan to go to Brooklyn College to study Biology.
💬 Advice:
Never give up. Try the times that you feel is enough not the number that people think is best for you.
Chengyi
Country: China
🎓 Plans:
After graduation, I plan to improve myself, develop more social abilities, and also travel.
💬 Advice:
Don’t be afraid to talk in English. Never give up on yourself.
Saber
Country: Yemen
🎓 Plans:
I plan to go to CUNY to study computer science.
💬 Advice:
Challenge yourself in order to learn and grow. Use every chance you get in the city because it will teach you a lot.
Josué
Country: Guatemala
🎓 Plans:
After graduation, I plan to work through the summer and then go to CUNY to study Mechanical Engineering or Finance.
💬 Advice:
Take advantage of every opportunity that is offered or available because you never know when or where it can benefit you.
Maycol
Country: Dominican Republic
🎓 Plans:
I will go to CUNY to study Electrical Engineering, while also doing a minor in project administration.
💬 Advice:
Try different things until you find something that you love. At first it can be challenging or boring but once you find it, you are going to enjoy everything related to what you love. In my case, mathematics.
Ryan
Country: Tunisia
🎓 Plans:
After graduation, I will be attending BMCC (Borough of Manhattan Community College)
💬 Advice:
Spend time with your friends, have fun, and enjoy school before you graduate. Work hard in your classes and remember that when life is difficult, the hard times do not last forever. It’s just a passing chapter in your life, embrace it and enjoy your life. Make the most of it!!
Silvia
Country: Mexico
🎓 Plans:
After graduation, I will attend the University of Rochester to continue pursuing my passion for medicine. I hope to deepen my understanding of science and humanity, broaden my perspective on the world, and prepare myself for a career dedicated to serving others.
💬 Advice:
Keep your head up, continue to dream, and move forward with confidence.
Lisa
Country: China and Venezuela
🎓 Plans:
I plan to attend Baruch College and study Business Finance. My goal is to gain the knowledge and skills needed to become an entrepreneur. I hope to open and run my own dance studio.
💬 Advice:
Never be afraid to try new things, because you never know what opportunities they might bring into your life. In my experience, stepping out of my comfort zone has given me many diverse experiences and helped me discover what I truly enjoy.
Ruslan
Country: Ukraine
🎓 Plans:
I plan to study film production.
💬 Advice:
Take as many college classes during high school if you can.
Arafate
Country: Burkina Faso
🎓 Plans:
After graduation, I plan to attend CUNY York College, study Aviation Management, and work closely with pilots at the airport.
💬 Advice:
Stay organized, manage your time, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Balance academics with rest and social activities, and get involved in clubs, sports, or school events. Most importantly, don’t compare yourself to others. Everyone learns and grows at their own pace.
Maria
Country: Ecuador
🎓 Plans:
Either doing Medical Laboratory at Hunter College, or practicing to become a dentist.
💬 Advice:
Be brave and face your fears. Don’t let anyone convince you that your goals are out of reach. Choose the people around you wisely, because they shape who you become. The path to your dreams won’t be easy, but your perseverance and failures will move you forward. What will truly help you get there is having a vision.
Nayely
Country: Ecuador
🎓 Plans:
During the summer, I decided to work in order to save money to help my mom, then I plan to go to college at Fashion Institute of Technology to study Business Administration, while I also want to work in a brand in order to get all the knowledge and skills needed.
💬 Advice:
Don’t ever stop doing something you like because others dislike it.
Dayana
Country: Ecuador
🎓 Plans:
After graduation, I plan to attend college and work.
💬 Advice:
Enjoy every day of high school because time goes fast. Make memories, take risks, and don’t be shy about getting involved. You are smart in your own way, so never be afraid to ask for help. The people you meet may become your closest friends, and if a friendship ends, that’s okay too. Everything happens for a reason.
Geovanny
Country: Ecuador
🎓 Plans:
After graduation, I plan to continue studying and go to university.
💬 Advice:
My advice to other students is to never give up and even if things seem difficult, you can succeed.