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I wanted to know people from other places
their goals and how their countries and cultures were
Getting to see the ocean in person had been a long-standing dream for me
Then, one day they took us to the sea at sunset
It was so big
I was so thrilled
Seeing the sea, entering into the sea has been a most memorable experience for me
These teenagers from El Alto
reached their goals when they won a scholarship to participate in the 4th Science and Innovation Camp in San Diego, California
They called my Dad and told him I had been selected
We had to buy suitcases
My grandfather Pedro helped me a lot
He said: 'One of my granddaughters is traveling!'
His cheerfulness was moving
I have a wonderful family they are always there to help me
The camp was related to science and innovation
We were able to do our own experiments and research
This scholarship
sponsored by the U.S. Embassy
was unique
The Institute of the Americas
invited experts such as Mario Molina Nobel Prize winner in Physics
Scientist Skip Pomeroy lectured on how to make biodiesel
Shirley Meng
a leading scientist in efficient battery development
Guided by innovative scientists
37 students conducted water quality tests with samples from their countries
made objects with hydrogel an alternate material to plastic
studied ocean biology, climate change, and energy conservation
Our project consisted in making hydrogel
Hydrogels will replace plastics because plastics disintegrate in 100 or 1,000 years
while hydrogel, which is similar to plastic disintegrates in only 5 to 7 years
I loved it
We engaged in many activities
We worked with biodiesel, built sun-powered cars, learned about algae
I enjoyed going to a university campus
to learn about electricity and optics
We also built electrical circuits I liked it a lot.
This scholarship will shape the future lives of Maria Rene and Rosemary
Maria Rene decided to study medicine instead of law
and Rosemary will pursue a career in electronics
I realized that all things are possible
So, I say: Study hard, be willing, don't give up
continue your English classes, keep studying
If you don't study
nobody will care It will only hurt you
As Rosemary and Maria Rene say
we have to be willing and seek opportunities!