Hello! My name is Adonay Ekubaselase, I am part of the first generation in my family to be born in this country. I am 13 and currently in Challenger middle school in 8th grade. I live with my dad, mom, and three brothers which is a family of 6. My parents were immigrants from different countries. They try their best to let us have a life they did not have by working for long periods of time till the point where they have barely any time to sleep. Our parents try to give us the opportunity to do things even though they are limited by many … [Read more...]

When I was six, I wanted to be an astronaut, and when I was 7, I wanted to be a singer. By the time I was 11, I had thought becoming a judge or a lawyer would be my future, but that might have just been because of Legally Blonde. I am sure that it is something that every kid goes through. Profit usually comes to mind before the passion for when someone asks you what you want to be when you grow up. We all had our reasons, and mine was to be making enough profit to support my family. My name is rose, and I am 13 years old. I am now coming to … [Read more...]

My name is Christian Juarez.  I am 14 years old and currently going to the Preuss School UCSD.  I live with both of my parents and I have 2 sisters, one who is older than me and one younger than me.  My father is a gardener and my mother is a stay home mom.  Growing up has not been easy for me due to the fact that I have had a blood disorder since I was 2 years old and currently it is still a mystery what is causing my body not to produce a normal amount of platelets. Even though I wish to do a lot … [Read more...]

I am Mya Ordaz Hernandez, Mexican-American, a high school student at Gompers Preparatory Academy, and a first-generation student. I was born and raised in San Diego, California, I have a twin brother and a little brother. I have gotten on the honor roll every year for having a 3.5 GPA or higher in citizenship and academics. I have been in STEM programs such as Hippocrates, Be WISE, Medicine Encompassed, Health Outreach, and others such as SWAG Program and Adventure Club. I am currently volunteering at the Elementary Institute of Science as a … [Read more...]

My name is Abigail Esmeralda Gutierrez Soto. I was born and raised as an only child in San Diego, California. Both of my parents are from Mexico, which makes me Mexican-American. Being an only child has its advantages such as I receive undivided love and attention from my parents, more resources, money, and inheritance, I get to grow up to be independent and able to fend for myself, I am comfortable talking to adults, I am not expected to live up to the standards of older siblings or to give that “perfect” example to younger siblings, and it is … [Read more...]

Hello! My name is Uyenthi Le, pronounced win-tea. Before I get into all my stats, I’d like to introduce myself as a person rather than a student. I am a Vietnamese-American 16 year old girl. I can fluently speak both Vietnamese and English. I’m very family-oriented, especially now as I get older. I love spending time with my family members, like family walks, family movies, or going on trips together. I have 4 baby cousins that I love with my whole heart, watching them grow is amazing, and I want to be someone they can look up to. I live with … [Read more...]

Hello! My name is Kamila Carter. I am currently a freshman at El Capitan High School. After high school, my goal is to attend a 4-year university. I live with my mom, dad, and younger brother. Growing up, I was immersed in many different cultures. My dad was born and raised here in San Diego, and my mom is from Mexico. In addition, both of my parents are Deaf. So, I grew up communicating in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL). In kindergarten, I was enrolled in the Chinese immersion program at Riverview International Academy. I … [Read more...]