Eduardo describes how he first approached financial aid after repeated reminders from his school counselor.

“My counselor kept insisting that I complete the FAFSA, so I eventually went to my uncle for help just to stop all the reminders,” Eduardo says.

He says that the cost of studying political science at UTEP requires financial support, and he explains that his interest in history began when he was young.

“I’ve always loved politics and history, and my uncle used to give me books and even quizzes about things like the Independence and the Revolution,” he recalls.

Eduardo talks about the political positions he hopes to pursue in the future and mentions concerns he has about how education funding is used in Texas.

“I think a lot of people in power don’t use funds wisely, focusing on things that don’t help society instead of improving education,” Eduardo explains.

He also addresses topics such as immigration and crime, noting the different choices people make when coming to the United States.

“You can come here and work honestly, but if someone chooses to harm others when they had the chance to do right, then they don’t deserve to take advantage of a country that accepted them,” he states.

Eduardo shares details about past conflicts with his father and explains how their relationship changed after an apology.

“He apologized and told me he didn’t know what he was doing, and now I love him—our relationship is completely different,” Eduardo says.

He ends by talking about the importance of speaking openly about personal experiences.

“Sometimes it’s good to open up, because you never know what the other person is going through,” Eduardo finishes.