The Dream Act Of The Dominican Republic - 872 Words

I have recently learned a close friend of mine may have to move back to the Dominican Republic. Ever since she started high school she dreamed of becoming a professional swimmer. She is the hardest working person I know. I have told her numerous times that if I could, I would trade her my opportunity to go to college because she deserves it a million more times than I do. Knowing that she cannot go to college hinders me. To know that all of her hard work both in her gifted talent and academically will go unrewarded. She is an undocumented student with no help from the government, it is next to impossible for her to attend college. For many years, universities, community groups, immigrants, and churches have been urging Congress to pass the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act. 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