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Hunter Richards Class of 2018 Pforzheimer House Concentration: Bioengineering

I love Harvard because I have the opportunity to meet so many interesting people who have incredible passions and goals that inspire me. Some of them are my professors or the guest speaks, but many are my fellow classmates that help me grow as a person. My Harvard experience has allowed me to learn more about myself as well as the world around me. My liberal arts education is helping me to become a better engineer and allows me to explore the different ways that I can apply what I’ve learned that I wouldn’t have had the chance to do if I hadn’t chose Harvard. I’ve been able to travel and meet people I never would have been able to otherwise. I love being a part of such a welcoming community here at Harvard, especially among other first gen students.

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David Olvera-Sanchez Class of 2018 Pforzheimer House Concentration: Government

I love Harvard because of the wealth of opportunities that Harvard's staff, faculty, and alumni aim to foster amongst its study body. As someone who receives a significant amount of financial aid and is the first in his family to ever leave his hometown, without the support of Harvard I frankly wouldn't be able to study here. Through Harvard, I've been able to meet some of my political heroes, learn from leading political experts, intern in Mexico City, and campaign in upcoming elections. Harvard has equipped me with the tools and opportunity to carry on the chain of the American Dream that my mother and grandparents had laid out before me through their love, determination, and hard work.

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Ana Barros, Harvard 2016, Proud Latina, Born & Raised in Newark NJ, #FGCS. #firstgen #dreams #portraitproject #primuspride #welcometoharvard (at Harvard University)