I Have Learned to Keep Fighting to Achieve My Goals
September 26, 2022
My name is Dulce. I’m 15 years old and in high school.
I live in Nicaragua and attend the Outreach360 Virtual English Academy on a full scholarship. I get good grades and like art.
Being a Virtual English Academy student means having huge dreams and goals. My goals are to graduate from high school at 16 years old, be an excellent dermatologist, and help people like Outreach360’s donors and volunteers do.
The people who support us think about what children need and the difficulties of their parents. Since all students receive a scholarship, it is a totally free institution where you only need to have the desire to learn.
The sponsors and donors decide to contribute to our education even without knowing us. It inspires us to continue working in our present to have a better future.
I feel very good and special being part of the academy. I have become more punctual, respectful, and responsible. I really appreciate this opportunity because it is helping me to be more organized and prepare to be an excellent person.
On a typical day, I need to be in the waiting room at 2:25 PM. My first class finishes at 3:10 PM, then I have my second class that ends at 4:00 PM. After that, I must do Duolingo and my homework, which are requirements of my scholarship, in addition to having good attendance.
I do not have a lot of free time, but that’s good because it means I am learning for most of my day. Being in these virtual meetings is really special for me. They give us the opportunity to share time, knowledge, and experiences with many people full of energy and with willingness to teach.
The volunteer teachers show us that learning can be fun. Their enthusiasm fosters the desire to learn. They show us parts of their lives, and it feeds our future expectations.
The volunteers teach us with love and patience, and they inspire me with their joy of sharing. They have been very kind to us students, being patient, and teaching us each topic with great empathy. That’s why we have learned in a healthy and fun way.
I believe in myself now, and I have a desire to overcome challenges. I have learned to keep fighting to achieve my goals, and despite the difficulties, to always look for options.
I have also learned many things about technology, and I now get better grades in my English class at school. Furthermore, I have advanced my Spanish literacy, and I feel really proud of myself.
Thank you very much, because without your contributions, this program would not be possible. I would have a life with few aspirations and with very few goals to strive for.
I want to thank you on behalf of Outreach360 for helping us to make a difference. Your support encourages us to remain committed to reaching our goals.
Each of your donations is being well used. The aid provided allows for the development of this project, and the development of new programs.
I promise to continue improving my English and to give everything to meet my goals. I hope to be like you one day, and to be able to help other children to fight for their dreams for a better future.
My name is Teresa, and I am Dulce’s mother.
By sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm, you inspire Dulce to continue striving.
You also teach her to take advantage of the unique opportunities provided. She has developed more responsibility, commitment and dedication.
I am eternally grateful for filling my daughter's life with hopes and dreams.
We will know how to take advantage of this opportunity, which is a great stepping stone to fulfill each of her goals.
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Written primarily in English by Dulce, and in Spanish by Teresa, with grammar and translation support from Outreach360.
Dulce is a hard-working student who joined Outreach360 in 2017. She is enrolled in the Virtual English Academy’s program for higher level students, where she is continuing to grow her academic English skills.
