Marlla Lemos - UMASS, Boston

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As times continue to be hectic, I am happy to report that in September 2020 I was offered a full-time position at the law firm I interned at my junior year of college. I now have an amazing job working on obtaining citizenship and legalization for children under the age of twenty-one years old. Working so closely on a matter that means so much to me has been one of the most fulfilling job experiences I have ever had. I look forward to continuing in this line of work, to hopefully be able to attend law school in the near future with the plan of becoming an immigration attorney myself. Now with a lot more time to spare I have started to volunteer my time at a local food pantry in the city of Somerville. In the current world we live in, I strongly believe it is important to lend a hand to others because we are all living through this pandemic together. Other than that, the most exciting thing I have done with fall was adopting two little kittens (named Noodle and Chichi) to keep me entertained and constantly on my toes. I would like to thank MVYouth again for making my dream of becoming the first college graduate in my family come true. I truly would not be in the position I am today without all your help and support. Because of you guys I have a job I am passionate about and can plan for my future without worrying about debt.