Claudia's Journey and Aspirations

Claudia, a freshman at MIT from South Florida, shares her journey from the Azores Islands to MIT. She highlights the skills her family instilled in her, such as communication and leadership, despite their lack of formal education. As a first-generation college student, Claudia faced academic challenges but found support through Khan Academy's free resources, which helped her excel in standardized tests. She expresses her motivation to learn and grow at MIT, aiming to address global issues with the skills she acquires.

Where is Claudia originally from?

• Texas

• California

• South Florida

• New York

What skills did Claudia gain from her family's background?

• Artistic skills

• Mathematical skills

• Interpersonal communication and leadership

• Technical skills

What challenge did Claudia face as a first-generation college student?

• Lack of extracurricular activities

• Lack of interest in studies

• Lack of financial support

• Lack of academic role models

Which online platform helped Claudia with her SAT preparation?

• Coursera

• Udemy

• Khan Academy

• edX

What partnership did Khan Academy have that benefited Claudia?

• With Stanford

• With Harvard

• With MIT

• With the College Board

What drives Claudia's passion for being at MIT?

• Passion for learning and addressing world issues

• Desire to earn a high salary

• Love for the city of Boston

• Interest in sports

What does Claudia hope to gain at MIT?

• More friends

• More travel opportunities

• More skills to address world issues

• More free time

What is Claudia's ultimate goal in her academic journey?

• To become a famous scientist

• To gain skills to address world issues

• To travel the world

• To start a business