I am a 19 year old, female, Muslim from India. As a 13 year old, I had very strong idea about what I wanted to do with my life. Seems hard to believe, but I am someone who always plans ahead of time. I knew that I want to study Psychology and Literature. And I dreamt about getting accepted into Harvard University. My parents more than supported me and always motivated me to fulfill this dream. I was planning on pursuing my post graduate degree from Harvard, and if not then any other major University in the US. Remember that this was something I have been dreaming about for a long long time.
Now steps in Mr. Trump. The day he won the elections, I cried. I cried because I saw my dreams being taken away from me. Tell me this. What chance do I have as a Muslim female hailing from another country trying to build her life under a President who promotes “pussy grabbing”? Someone who is against everything I support? I have lost hope.
So the next time you ask me why this affects me even though I live in India, know that I just lost my dreams and I feel hopeless.