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Epilogue:

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Nothing is impossible. If people would put away their insecurities and believe in themselves, they would realize that everything is possible.

It dawn on me that there is no secret formula or magic for making dreams come true. The only way to make a dream come true is to have the passion, the work ethic, and the foundation of a good education to help one go from one step to the next, while pushing aside the obstacles in life. Education is crucial for whatever you do in life. It is fundamental when venturing into the world.

I continued to think of all the wonderful things this country has to offer those who dare to dream; I learned that with a solid education, I learned that with a solid education, dreams can become a reality her sin the US.

Magic, is hard to discover, but I believe that passion in the heart and positive thinking in the mind are the two ingredients for achieving something extraordinary.

"All our dreams come true if we have the courage to pursue them."
- Walt Disney

"It all started by believe in a dream that seemed unattainable and fighting for it against all odds. Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel when no one else would, or could, and suddenly realizing that it's attainable: This is what motivates one to fight even harder for it, without giving up. It's so close, you can almost reach out and grab it, but can't, because it's just a dream"

"The countries that out-educate us today will out-compete us tomorrow" - Dr. Jill Biden

And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you t achieve it. - Paulo Coelho

I learned many things during the time I spent enhancing my skills sets, but - all above- I learned that patience really is a virtue; it is simply the best tool to have in one's own toolbox when learning something new.

I came to an important conclusion: nothing in life happens or is accomplished purely by chance. Goals and dreams are realized through planning, perseverance, and had work.