My name is Rocio. I’m from  Hidalgo, Mexico. I came to the United States 29 years ago. I lived in Sunnyside for 15 years and then moved to Grandview. I have four children, and I am currently separated. In the winter, I will be taking English classes at Yakima Valley College. I decided to enter community college because the more educated you are, the more doors open and the more possibilities you have for learning more things. I know that education has power.

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Hello, my name is Lucero Mendez. I am 25 years old and was born and raised in the Yakima Valley. I am currently a college student getting my Associate’s degree at Yakima Valley College. With my degree, I hope to transfer to a four-year university to obtain a master’s in psychology and become a school psychologist.

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My name is King Sambonge, twenty-six years old and I come from Angola. I love to go karting and play chess. I am the president of the chess club at North Seattle College. I was already working in Angola when I decided that I would want to continue my education in the U.S. to sharpen my skills.

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