​     Hello my name is Maria Lizbeth Sanchez Martinez, I’m 17 years old I am the second oldest from my family. I come from a family of six, 1 sister and 2 brothers unfortunately one died at birth, I live with both my parents, I came from Mexico at the age of two ever since then I lived in Lindsay. When I first got here and entered First Grade I didn't speak the language so for me this transition in my life was hard eventually as time passed I learned the language. I am the second one from my family that is going to graduate High School and to attend a college. I have become responsible and independent at a young age. I come from a family that is very family united and loves to have a good time. My parents are hardworking and helping them out in anyway is what I always look forward in doing.  My goals for the future are to make my parents proud of me. I believe my parents have high expectations for me since I do push myself every single day to do better and they know how hard I work for to accomplish my goals. The goals I have set for myself will be achieved by attending College of the Sequoias for 2 years then transferring to Bakersfield to continue my career.