I want to start off by thanking everyone who helped me attend the Mock Trail summer program at UCLA. My experience at UCLA was very eye opening and life changing. Attending a whole week at UCLA's Mock Trail Institution, strengthened my motivation and passion for pursuing Law. Not only has this trip made me realize that I truly do want to become a lawyer, but it has also made me realize the importance of diversity in race. When I first arrived at the camp, I was very nervous and excited to try something new for the very first time. After checking in and leaving my heavy bags in my assigned dorm, I made my way to my fellow peers who were put in groups. We had class every day, twice a day, then we would go into our groups and study. Since I was new to Mock Trail, I was lucky enough to have a group that helped me manage the work load. Every night around 12, I would finally go back to my dorm, after spending hours of hard work and would process everything I learned that day. The field of law itself interested me, but what I couldn't get my mind off was the feeling of not fitting in. Most of the time, I felt that I couldn't relate to most kids. Most of my peers didn't know or couldn't connect to my background, which made me realize how were are only teenagers, yet we still have this arm length of opportunity between us. Let me tell you this, it didn't discourage me at all, it motivated me. It motivated me to the extent that I want to show the world that I can become a successful lawyer no matter what.

At the end of the program, I was glad that I made lifelong friends. We promised to stay connected and help each other throughout Senior year. I want to thank you all once again, for letting me experience something incredible. I also want to thank UCLA for having me and for letting students take a further step into their future.

Hello, I first wanted to start off by thanking everyone who helped me reached my goal to attend a summer program in UCLA, not just any program but a Mock Trail. Without your help, I wouldn't have been given this amazing opportunity I now get to experience. So out of the million different programs I had the option to attend why did I decide to attend the UCLA: Mock Trail summer program? Well, ever since I was young, I had this deep passion for helping those who don't have a voice to speak up or to be heard. My passion was soon turned into a dream, when an act of injustice was made to my father. I believe that attending UCLA over the summer will definitely give me a huge boost on pursuing my dreams of becoming a lawyer in the new future. I am super excited to meet new friends and to gain experience in what I will be doing in a couple of years! I am counting down the days until I take a flight on a plane to attend a wonderful program in less than two weeks. Thank you all so much for your help and you will be hearing from me soon!