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by Iain Laidley | Oct 5, 2023
I became an ATLAS Fellow to honor my parents’ sacrifices in coming to this country and to create a positive impact on my community. I want to be a positive role model for my siblings and demonstrate that anything is achievable with perseverance and hard work,...by Iain Laidley | Oct 12, 2022
I became an ATLAS Fellow because I believe I have agency in controlling the direction of my life. As an immigrant from China and a low-income, first-generation college student, I have always strived to better my and my family members’ lives. My inspiration has always...