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sin paples, sin dinero, sin connections. I still did it

@luistun_

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The post resonated with viewers by sharing a powerful and relatable narrative of overcoming adversity, particularly within the immigrant and marginalized communities, fostering a strong emotional connection and inspiring hope.

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This is a slideshow post detailing the creator's journey from humble beginnings to achieving their goals. It highlights struggles with immigration status, financial hardship, and societal barriers, emphasizing resilience, family support, and self-belief.

Structure

1Early struggles and sacrifices
2Academic and career achievements
3Overcoming personal and systemic challenges
4Inspiring others with a message of hope and possibility

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sin paples, sin dinero, sin connections. I still did it single immigrant mom working multiple jobs ESL Kid & Struggling School long hours studying at Starbucks porque we didn't have WiFi or a desk at home sleeping in the same bed as mi mama y hermanita it start from a dream and goal... I had grit, yanas, y fe in myself Not knowing how to pay for it Goals 2018 USC Stanford University HOW? life School Exper. Friends/Family Deadlines USC -> 1/15 stanford -> 1/3 Redlands -> 1/15 School Assignment WT2 Fine Balance Read IA for history French IA R Correction I did it to show mi hermanita, you can do it no matter how hard it gets years of sacrificios, even cuando mi mama didn't want to go because she was scared & needed me at home to help Getting accepted into Goldman Sachs (<2% acceptance) - struggling to find internships porque no tiene papeles early in college A queer immigrant kid, who just had hope. Now he wants others to see you have the ability to change your life también I want more Mijias & Mijos to see todo es possible, when you have an education & comunidad, and believe in yourself You go this Mijas & Mijos. Sending you bendiciones

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Often times, I cry when I see myself & my story. The journey of much sacrificios mi mama and myself have made to be in the life I have now. Times I had to fight for myself to get oportunidades to better the life of mi familia, comunidad and me. Times I never couldn’t afford to go out to eat, watch certain shows, y activities that spoke to me. While I still trying to figure out who I was, what I wanted and honor mi familia. It took so much rebelling and finally stop letting fear control my life. Yo se it’s hard and lonely but when you have fe in yourself anything es possible.