Share more of your story, background, identity, interests, or talents that are m

Share more of your story, background, identity, interests, or talents that are meaningful to you and not captured elsewhere in this application. Be specific and provide examples; these could highlight academic, professional, and/or personal development. (Limit of 500 words)
Main points:
A first-generation college student
I will strive to use the connections and resources I have gained to help better educate the next generation on the importance of education. 
Having family, friends, and a community that supports me in everything that I do. 
Determination- Determined to rise above the statistics that said I’d never earn a degree.”
Making a difference in my community
Dedication towards my academic pursuits
Embracing a growth mindset