Getsi's parents brought her to Oregon from Mexico when she was only 4
years old. The journey was long and hard, and Getsi's sister was left
behind. While growing up, Getsi's parents warned her not to talk about her
immigration status because even mentioning it to the wrong person could
result in their deportations. She lived in constant fear. While growing
up, Getsi's parents always emphasized the importance of her obtaining a
higher education, and while her mom and dad only completed the 5th and
12th grades, respectively, they instilled a love of learning in their
daughter and a deep desire to go to college.
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