Whitney
Whitney, from Washington DC, born in Germany With TheDream.US, I have realized that no matter what, there is always a way. You just have to be patient, resourceful, and hardworking. […]
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Monica
Monica, 24, from North Carolina, born in Mexico I began to view America as my home as soon as I arrived at the age of eight, even though it was […]
Yuni
Yuni, 19, from Idaho, born in Mexico There are so many ways I want to give back to my community as soon as I graduate as a nurse. At first, […]
Meliza
Meliza, 20, from Denver, born in Mexico From a young age, as I translated words and sentences from English into Spanish, I can remember strangers casting sideways glances and looks […]
Johanza Blaize
Johanza Blaize, 18, from New York, born in Trinidad and Tobago There’s a power and comfort in knowing that you are not alone in what you may be going through. […]
Gabriela
Although my parents were only able to receive a grade school education in Mexico, today they own two small businesses. It has not been an easy journey for them due […]
Daniel Ledesma
Daniel Ledesma, 23, from Arizona born in Argentina The work ethic, the drive, and the perseverance that DREAMers have demonstrated, not only growing up but through their college journeys, is […]
Paul Parrish
Paul Parrish, 26, from California born in South Africa For the last 21 years, my dad, a pastor by training, has worked any job he could find to support our […]
Fernanda Lima
Fernanda Lima, 22, from Georgia born in Brazil My mom is my hero; a single mother of two and a marvelous nurse. Like parents throughout history and across backgrounds, she […]
Uzair Babar
Uzair Babar, 18, from Houston, born in Pakistan I have always thought of myself as an American — the U.S. is the only place I have ever called home. From my […]