Hello everyone,

The High School Summer Academy at Duke University exceeded my expectations in multiple ways. I met people from all over the Globe including from Nations and Territories such as Brazil, China, Dominican Republic, England, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, and Taiwan. Definitely, one of the highlights of this program was the diverse culture and such is a memory that will last a lifetime. Academically, we were taught about important qualities we need to adopt to become successful entrepreneurs and the foundational principles that are involved when launching a start-up. We were separated into teams and each team was given the assignment to develop a business plan for a start-up that will work to address a Global issue by offering a product or service. At the end of the program, we presented our business plans in front of judges who critiqued it. The Duke University campus was amazing-one of my favorite places was the Perkins Library. For college, I want to attend Brigham Young University. However, Duke University could be an option when I pursue a Graduate Degree. This program helped me discovered strengths that I did not know I had and at the same time, it brought to light certain weaknesses that I need to work on and eventually transform into strengths. I express my gratitude to all of you who provided me with support in helping me attend the Duke Program which significantly contributed to my academic and Spiritual growth. As the title says, it was three weeks filled with memories that will last a lifetime.

This summer, I will be attending the Duke University Summer Academy Program for High School students. I would not be saying such sentence if not for the help and collaboration I have received from each and every single one of you in some way. Thank you, for your support. This is a tremendous and thrilling opportunity that has been presented and I am very well aware that such opportunity is the perfect one to gain valuable exposure to the high level atmosphere expected at a college and accelerate my educational development in the area of Entrepreneurship.

Aside from being my passion, the main reason I decided to enroll in the Global Entrepreneur program at Duke University is due to its unique focus on starting a business that will be influential in the world. One that will help solve prevailing global issues such as pollution and its effect on climate change and prevent the outbreak of future ones. I am eager for all the things I will learn at this program and once again, I thank each of you because what has been accomplished so far could not have been accomplished without the generosity, kindness, and support that has been so tangible through the help you have given.