Attending HCC has been an amazing roller coaster ride that has given me a clearer path to success.

I've always had big dreams as a kid. Now, I'm making them a reality. Definitely, I'm moving on to the next chapter of my life.

Success is always earned by self-confidence and hard work.

My day ones. My grandparents are constant reminders of the person I want to be.

My home team. A family is the best team you could ever have. We believe in each other's journey.

My time at HCC has officially come to an end. Moving on to the next chapter of my life, I'll be pursuing my Civil Engineering degree at UH Manoa. I'll be eternally grateful to HCC for everything they've done for me, especially the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Technologies (AEC) program. They have provided me with a wealth of career knowledge and experiences. I was able to obtain a job that I'd been looking for for a long time thanks to my achievement in AEC. Without a doubt, this new chapter in my life will bring new obstacles, but it will also bring new potential for growth, which I am looking forward to. "No matter how difficult it is, just keep trying and fighting; never give up!" said Mr. Takeya. Before we can achieve the success we desire, we must first pay our dues.

To my Nana and Tata, this is for you! Thank you for your unwavering support, innumerable sacrifices that have allowed me to develop and flourish, and all of the small and large lessons you have taught me along the road. I hope I am as proud of you as you are of me. I will always and forever love you.

I'd also like to express my gratitude to my professors for their time and commitment to their students. Great teaching has contributed to my high levels of achievement during my stay at HCC. Thank you for everything, Mr. Fo, Mr. Jennings, and Mr. Takeya! I'll put all of your excellent advice and training into practice in the construction field, and strive to be the best person I can be in order to achieve the success I desire. Also, I'm really proud of all of my graduating AEC classmates!

I'd like to express my gratitude to my wonderful family and close friends. They've been there for me since the beginning, showering me with love and support. Their unwavering support has helped me achieve success and develop into a terrific person. More importantly, their encouragement has helped me become a better daughter and sister, and our relationships have never been better. To all my friends, thank you guys for being life long friends that I can count on. And of course, I can't forget Alysha, my day one in college till now. We've been through ups and downs together, and we've undoubtedly seen and experienced our growth. Thank you for always being there for me, and know that I'm here for you as well. Here's to the beginning of a new chapter in our life! Thank you, and I love you all!