Thank you. Cynthias dream to become a doctor was on hold because of her immigration status. Only nine schools told her she might be able to apply and be considered as an undocumented student. Two years after graduating. Cynthia was working as a nanny and questioning whether all the hard work and time in school was wasted. Cynthia cried as President Obama made the announcement about creating DACA. She realized she was going to be given a chance. She applied for DACA immediately. She was approved in the summer of 2013. By September. Cynthia was working at Northwestern University in Chicago doing clinical research in the Department of Medicines Division of Cardiology. Her research focuses on improving treatment options for patients facing heart failure. She sent me a letter. and this is what she said: DACA has meant a new realm of opportunities for me. it has opened new doors for me. and it has allowed me to once again see my dream as a reality. I truly believe that if those opposed to DACA or the DREAM Act had the chance to sit down and meet undocumented students. their opinions might change. They would see capable. smart. hardworking individuals who are Americans in every sense of the word. love this country and want to contribute to its prosperity. After all. this is our home.
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Generalization that undocumented students are capable, smart, and hardworking individuals who love the country and want to contribute to its prosperity.