maria monge

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  maria commented on the article | almost 3 years ago

  My Name is Maria and I am Undocumented

  Pura Vida!!! You are right. Costa Rica is a beautiful country, and I wish more than anything to be able to experience its beauty first hand rather than with pictures or videos. I find it funny that you have many Costa Rican friends in NJ when don't know any. Thank you for your comment. I'm trying to keep my head up.

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  maria commented on the article | almost 3 years ago

  DREAMer Guest Post: Mohammed

  Wow Mohammed. Thank you for sharing your story. Do not read all the side track and ignorant comments that just obscure the main reason you wrote your story. I appreciate reading what you have gone through. Although your story is very similar to the other thousands of undocumented students, it definitely has its differences. I, myself, am an undocumented American. I can relate to you in your struggle not only as an undocumented student, but also as part of the LGBT community. Sometimes I find myself compressed into a small fact because these are two things that I have to live with. Believe me when I am proud of being both, but the hardships and criticism that both bring are just excruciatingly painful. Continue fighting with that same will because it will take you very far in life. You are diversed, the way a true American should be. No one can take that away from you despite not being considered an American on paper. In fact I'd rather feel American in spirit than in paper because what is a paper anyway? It is nothing more than that...a paper. One day we will both be able to legally profess our love for America and for our partners as well. Keep up the good work.

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  maria signed the petition | almost 3 years ago

  Ask President Elect Obama to Suspend Immigration Raids Pending Review of DHS Policies
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  maria signed the petition | almost 3 years ago

  RAISE awareness on the DREAM ACT
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  maria commented on the article | almost 3 years ago

  My Name is Cindy and I am Undocumented

  Hey Cindy! I wanted to commend you on all your accomplishments. You really embody the characteristics of a successful student despite the fact that you are undocumented. I am also an undocumented student and I find myself in the same predicament. Sometimes I feel like going back to my native country to study because I know I am welcomed here and they would be more than willing to have a student like me at one of their universities. Yes it is true that things would be much easier, but why go through all the hassle of studying here, working so hard, to leave it all behind? This is what they, the ones who don't support us int his country, want us to do. They want to see us leave because it is as if they have won the battle. We the undocumented students are not quitters and we definitely do not give up when things get hard. Instead we should all stick together and fight this cause so that we can show this country what we are all about. We are anything but quitters. Keep your head up because all those wall decorations as you refer them to should be your inspiration to fight harder than ever.

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  maria commented on the article | almost 3 years ago

  My Name is Maria and I am an American

  Maria, I feel your pain. I am in the same situation as you and while it is extremely hard at times, we should feel proud for being who we are. We are Americans in every sense of the word. We are young ladies who strive to become better individuals, who never give up despite so many hardships, who want to fulfill our full potential as students and individuals, and who only want ONE opportunity to suceed. Surprisingly, these characteristics sound too familiar to characteristics that other Americans have possessed in the past like African Americans, women, and many other leaders and activists who fought for a cause. Why are we any different from them? If we fight hard enough one day we will see our stories in history textbooks, we will see our success stories and one day we will not only be able to call ourselves "American" by word but also on paper.
  
  Also, if I want to post my story on this website, how can I do it? I am new here, and I've been trying to find out how but I've had no success.

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  maria commented on the article | almost 3 years ago

  Fear of No Future - A DREAMer Shares Her Story

  I think your story is amazing because it reminds me so much of mine. I am also an undocumented student and I can certainly relate to your frustration and fears. You stay positive and hopeful because one day our dreams will become a reality. We have done nothing wrong by obeying our parents, and they have done nothing wrong by wanting a better future for us. We, DREAMers, only want a bright future and we will succeed one day. I am hopeful and nothing or no one can take that or my education away from me.