 It's cliche but our motto is accept the greater challenge for a reason. Being around the best has really motivated me to try to become better than what I used to be, better than what I am now. The academics here are much different from back at home. Here we have three trimesters instead of two semesters and this allows students to take a lot more different courses. NCSSM is a great place for research and there are many opportunities for research. The residential life here at NCSSM is amazing. You're surrounded and live with people who want the same goals as you and are here to support you. It makes you feel like you're part of a community that loves you. At home I was independent but whenever I struggled I had to do it by myself but here like whenever I'm struggling I got people to help me and get through the situation I'm going through. Here I can be who I am, I can be Hispanic, I can be me but I won't be treated any differently for it. I hope to see you soon.