Hello everyone, my name is Laura. I'm a Dreamer under the DACA program. I'm sure many of you have heard that term thrown around but may not fully be aware of what this program is. When I was 7 I came to the United States so that my family and I could have a better life. I have remained here ever since (I'm 29) attending school and working. While DACA grants me the ability to remain legally in the US, I am not considered a citizen and as such, am unable to obtain any amout of student loan, or scholarships subsidized by the government or government funded schools . When I  was 18 I decided to attend community college and paid for tuition by coaching soccer and working at a piano store. Unfortunately the fees became too costly and I had to end schooling. I went on to teach at a Spanish emersion school followed by beginning a career at Mayo clinic. During my 7.5 years at Mayo Clinic I climbed the ladder and after 3 years I got promoted. My co workers learned that it had always been dream of mine to become an RN however without the ability to secure student loans I was at a standstill. Then one day  I found out that my amazing  colleagues had pooled money together and gifted me a generous sum to begin schooling again through a reimbursement program. I was truly blessed. It was under this program I was able to complete 4 semesters of schooling. Unfortunately the program came to an end as covid hit and I was again left to halt my schooling career.  It wasn't until this year that I was able to restart my schooling with Mayo clinic's  Career investment program. I finally feel my dream is starting to come true. Unfortunately in order to attend classes I must drop down in hours at work.