I used to be really, really shy. I couldn't talk to anyone. I was always really timid.
I was finally introduced to Adelante Chicas.
For me, Adelante Chicas is a program that allows you as a Latina
to go on in your education. They're, like, there to teach you that
no matter what you can get things done.
They're the ones that took me out to the first college ever. Like I hadn't stepped foot on campus.
In that moment I knew that there was actually a specific place where I had to go to get that education.
It wasn't like I could just get it anywhere.
In the following two days we're going to be heading out to the University of Washington.
We're going to be having college campus tours and a couple of hands on activities.
This is definitely more than just a college tour.
It allowed me to see that I have no time to waste.
It's right here, I've just got to open the door.
(in Spanish):
I know that my parents don't have the voice
to represent their group of minority because it could lead to heavy consequences.
I feel like if was to use my voice and speak up for them
that would just make a lasting impact.
A lot of us do have dreams and want to go further on in our education.
We're going to do everything that's possible to make it happen.
