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"It is my pleasure to introduce myself as Ismel Martinez Sanchez, a Fellow in the Governor's Hispanic Fellows Program for the Summer of 2023. The New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy, Research and Development's eight-week internship program provides guidance and professional development opportunities.
An ambitious, independent young woman, I am enrolled at Rutgers University - New Brunswick, where I intend to double major in Criminal Justice and Psychology. While in college, I volunteer for New Brunswick High School. It is an honor for me to be involved as a volunteer coach of the Girls’ and Boys’ Volleyball team which I hold dear to my heart because athletics was an important source of mentorship for me.
As I continue my education, I look forward to giving back to my community and bringing awareness to the various opportunities for first-generation students such as myself.
While I am proud of what I have accomplished with my education and this fellowship program, I also have my own challenges and areas where I am still developing. I want to encourage other young people who may worry about their English imperfections or public speaking: You can do it!"
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