I am a first generation college student, born to two hispanic parents. My mother was born in El Salvador and my father is from Puerto Rico. Growing up, I lived in a low income household that taught me to work for everything that I want to achieve in life. My goal is to one day be able to provide for my parents as they did for me, and help them live in a better financial situation. I am the first one in my family to attend a higher education and I take that with pride. I currently attend the University of South Florida and plan to graduate in spring 2025 with a Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship. I have goals of attending dental school after graduation and earning my Doctorate Degree of Dental Medicine. To get to where I am today, I have always held a sense of creativity with me as I have owned a small business, began creating an app, started a volunteer student organization at USF and have used my free time productively by working part-time and volunteering. My hard work and perseverance will follow me throughout dental school and my dental career as I help my patients and ensure that they are getting the proper care they need. Dentistry allows me to express my artistic abilities while also doing what I love best, helping others and being an active member of my community. I am excited to continue through the challenges that come with school and life, so I can become the best dentist and healthcare provider that I aspire to be.