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My journey in engineering has been marked by hard work and a series of significant milestones, as well as transformative choices. A pivotal moment came when I made the decision to shift my major from "Sustainable Development" to "Robotics Engineering". I was persuaded by how much I enjoyed my first coding classes, then hardware came along and I new I had found my path. One notable milestone was when my team participated in a school contest "Expo ingenierías" for the best project amongst the CS and the Robotics students. We won in November 2022, where our Interactive Kiosk received recognition, laying the foundation for what was to come. Following this success, I brought together a team for "Act in Space: Hackathon". After winning at the national level in November 2022, we culminated our participation in February 2023 on the global stage. Throughout these experiences, I've been fortunate to receive encouragement and recognition from my mentors. This year I was given the opportunity to moderate the "Women in STEM" panel, where I facilitated meaningful discussions with inspiring women from Kellanova.Currently, I'm engaged in an autonomous navigation project in collaboration with Manchester University, driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to continuous learning. Each step of this journey has been a testament to the value of perseverance and dedication in the pursuit of excellence in engineering.