We are proud to announce Ivannnia as the first recipient of the Emilio de la Fuente Memorial Scholarship in Science and Engineering.

"Teachers go farther than just teaching the letters and times tables, we leave a part of our essence in each student."

"A long-term goal is to work to support young people who have gone through my situation and guide them in search of something better."

"I am very grateful for the support of my parents since thanks to them I am in a great university. I hope to move forward, make the. family proud and get my academic degree."

"Sometimes I am afraid to see the future because I feel that it is going to be a long road, but I know that I can face it and I will not give up."

My ultimate inspiration is the dream of providing my mother with the life she deserves.

Forensic science and criminology are more than academic pursuits for me; they are a calling

I hope to one day inspire others by sharing my experiences as a university student, offering advice to those beginning their own journeys, and feeling proud of what I have accomplished.

I have two sisters and I must be an example of good things for them to follow at all times, so that the day they too leave the orphanage, they will see that yes, a good life is possible.

My long-term goal is to own my own gym, work as a certified nutritionist, and be a personal trainer at my facility. I know this journey will come with challenges, but I am determined to achieve my dream

I want to be the safe place where people can talk and express what they feel. The area I live in is small. We don't have these types of services. I would really like to be the first to provide them.

My ultimate goal is to open my own law office to assist my community with legal matters. I hope to use my social skills and core values—such as honesty, freedom, and commitment—which have been instilled in me by my family and community, to make a positive impact.