Walking through the long tunnels
that connect the congressional buildings to the Capitol I began to
envision myself working in the District of Columbia upon graduation. But like for many people, the election results have forced me to take a
different path.
``After the Presidential election, all the stability that had allowed
my family and me to become part of the American life was turned into
fear and doubt about our future. Not only has the President-elect vowed
to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, but he also promised to
remove the DACA program. For this reason, I had to return to New Haven
and assist my family as we figure out which decisions are the best to
take moving forward. Thus, I am sorry to inform you that I will no
longer be able to continue my internship in your Washington, D.C.
office.
``I want to express that while I am in constant fear questioning
whether I will be able to complete my undergraduate degree, or if my
U.S.-citizen sister will be separated from us, I am not giving in.
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