Being able to be a part of this research fellowship has been an amazing experience for me. As a child of immigrants, the concept of having two homes has always been something in the back of my mind. My home, has always been here in Chicago. However, my parents would take us to Mexico where I was able to experience a different culture; their original home. Oftentimes, they would long for their family, and the customs they grew up with that just weren't prevalent in this country. This is a concept that came up a lot when I was able to listen to the stories of the amazing people we interviewed. Unfortunately, we are at a time in this country where being Latinx is stigmatized and many of us are seen as lazy, criminal, or job stealing. That is completely inaccurate though. The persons interviewed were merely a few examples of the many wonderful things immigrants (of all nationalities) bring to this country. Their hardwork, perseverance and faith reminded me of the struggles my parents had to go through, and the struggles that come with leaving one's original home. I wish immigrants didn't have to face this struggle of "where do we go?" when one or both countries may not always feel like home. However, this is a great reminder of why we should welcome all people to this country. At Loyola we are taught to care for ourselves, others, and the community. Immigrants have so much to bring to this community. They think about their families when they immigrate, new opportunities, but they also contribute to the culture of the United States. They do some of the hardest jobs in this country without complaint, and show others their resilience on a daily basis. I cannot count the number of times I have seen both of my parents come home exhausted from work, yet still smile to say hello to my brothers and I, and then wake up the next day to another full day of work. I remember their words, telling us to stay in school, so that we don't have to work as hard as they had to. The same can be said about many of the persons we interviewed at Taller de Jose. Hermila for example, has devoted her life to helping her children achieve what she could not. I feel lucky to have been able to meet so many people who inspire me to achieve greatness, so that my parents' hardwork pays off. They reminded me how lucky I am that I speak English and Spanish, and how many opportunities I have thanks to this country. Though above all, I am reminded of how tired I am of all the hate. Through these narratives, I hope we are able to inspire others to be more compassionate of the hardships faced by immigrants. I hope more people welcome immigrants, and strive to achieve excellence.