Mithi also volunteered as a mentor and tutor for atrisk middle school children in the city of Los Angeles. She graduated from UCLA with a degree in psychology. Her options were limited in terms of medical school because she is undocumented. She was unable to pursue her dream to become a doctor. Then in 2012. President Obama issued an Executive order establishing the DACA Program. allowing students such as her a chance to stay in America and not be deported. Her whole world changed. She began working as a research assistant at the UCLA School of Medicine. and she has applied to attend medical school.
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