As my schedule begins to fill up wit various activities and work hours start to add up on a weekly basis, I feel as though I have to reflect on the memories and valuable life lessons that the summer of 2017 has imprinted on me. I spent countless hours trying to get a grasp on what I wanted to say about India or how I would describe the feelings on the people mover from a “jurassic park-like” situation in Puerto...
My dad immigrated to the United States to escape a outbreak of war within his country. When he arrived here he immediately began to create his “American Dream”. My mom was born within the United States and moved to California to begin her nursing career. Both had the motivation to have a better life for themselves and fate brought them together. In the 70’s, my dad bussed tables at a L.A. McDonald’s where my mom would spend her evenings before...
I am a first-generation 4-year college student with a mission. My mission in life is to: make my family proud of who I become; influence someone to be better than what society tells them; make a difference in the lives of many; let others know that they can change the worlds for the better; leave a legacy. Here’s to loving everyone!
Elaine Orozco Hammond | BOLD Program Site Coordinator | Middlebury College | bold@middlebury.edu | 802.443.3491 | BOLD Program Website
