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Eric Soria-Patrick, Seattle University I AM positive, calm, funny I WONDER how my actions now will affect my children and their children

I HOPE

my college experience supports my life journey with opportunities

I UNDERSTAND that overcoming

challenges can bring me to new heights

I DREAM of building strong connections and lasting relationships

I AM Eric Soria-Patrick, Freshman at Seattle University

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Monica Mosqueda, UW Seattle I AM

bubbly, altruistic, fearless

I WONDER who I will be in 10 years I HOPE

to become a role model for others

I UNDERSTAND that happiness is the

greatest achievement

I DREAM of traveling the world I AM

Monica Mosqueda, Freshman at UW Seattle

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Lydia King, Seattle Central College I AM

creative, intelligent, kind

I WONDER

what my life would be like if I get a degree in Biochemistry. Would I be a doctor or do research in labs most of the time?

I HOPE

that I can change the world with the gifts I’ve been blessed with, and that my journey through college can get me there

I UNDERSTAND

that life is a gift and the Lord has given me mine so I may be a gift to all of His people

I DREAM

that one day there will be a cure, or at least better treatment for cancer, and a better day for people throughout the world and that I might be a part of making that dream a reality

I AM

Lydia King, Freshman at Seattle Central College

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Yonas Habte, Nathan Hale H.S. I AM ambitious, broad-minded, straight forward

I WONDER college

how my life is going to be after

I HOPE

that I will have a successful journey throughout college and my life

I UNDERSTAND

the more work you put in, the more you will be successful

I DREAM people

I AM

School

to be a heart doctor and cure

Yonas Habte, Senior at Nathan Hale High

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Hamziye Ahmed, Nathan Hale H.S. I AM

honest, a dreamer, adventurous

I WONDER I HOPE

if I can make it

to be somebody that can help others

I UNDERSTAND

be easy

I DREAM

that this isn’t going to

of becoming someone full of life

I AM

Hamziye Ahmed, Junior at Nathan Hale High School

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Andrea Francisco, Chief Sealth H.S. I AM

motivated, helpful, determined

I WONDER I HOPE

life

if money will never be an issue

to give my family a good and stable

I UNDERSTAND

that it will take time for me to be successful in the future

I DREAM

to live in a peaceful world

I AM

Andrea Francisco, Senior at Chief Sealth International High School

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Lucero Torres, Seattle Central College I AM

organized, social, capable

I WONDER and racism

if we could end injustice, poverty

I HOPE

to graduate in the future from UW with a Master’s degree

I UNDERSTAND

that life can be hard, but we should never give up

I DREAM

that one day, I could become someone important in life that could help others

I AM

Lucero Torres, Sophomore at Seattle Central College

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Sarijana Clark, CAN Mentor I AM

independent, determined, consistent 

I WONDER Team 

if there will ever be a USA Cricket

I HOPE

to work with student athletes at a university one day 

I UNDERSTAND

that through hard work your dreams can become reality

I DREAM

that everyone will be able to go to college regardless of economic barriers 

I AM

Sarijana Clark, CAN AmeriCorps 12th Grade Mentor at Chief Sealth International High School

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Jonathan Adusah, CAN Alum I AM determined, passionate, kind I WONDER  if our generation can ascend

above the social construct of money and work towards building communities where everyone can prosper

I HOPE

I can inspire students to work hard to achieve their dreams and goals

I UNDERSTAND that the road to success is

not a straight line but is filled with many turns and intersections

I DREAM

that one day it will be popular to give without the intention of seeking recognition

I AM Jonathan Adusah, CAN Alum and Pomona College Graduate

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