About Me


My Life as Suelen

English 201, Winter 2018

Hello, fellow bloggers! Let's start with some basics about myself. I was born in a sunny June day in Mexico. I grew up with a tender family who gave me everything I needed to become a responsible young adult. When I was fifteen, my family and I got an important appointment. That appointment in the American consulate would determine whether we could move to the United States and begin a kind of new life. We were nervous but hopeful. Fortunately, everything went well, and we gained permission to live our American dream. We moved to California, and I started high school as a sophomore. The transition was bittersweet. I was glad I had the opportunity to attend school in one of the greatest countries, but I missed my old house and my friends back home. Because I did not let my fears be bigger than my dreams, I learned English and graduated from high school with honors. I am now currently a freshman in college majoring in Biochemistry. One fundamental lesson I am happy to share is that hard work and faith always pay off. I want to keep writing because it is a way for me to express how I feel and communicate with others who share my passion for adventure.

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