Melissa

I have loved literature for as long as I can remember. My favorite genres are poetry, narrative, and philosophical novels. I want to pursue a civil engineering degree or a business-related career because of my interest in communication, analysis, creativity, and problem-solving. However, no matter what I study, I will always be a writer.

I am determined to travel, meet people, become a polyglot, live in a first-world country, and return the favor to society and my family for all the possibilities they offered me.

My favorite teacher is for my violin practice. He started giving me lessons when I was ten, and we have never stopped. It has been a fun, bumpy ride which, though not easy, has been worth it, learning not only a skill but also a way to strengthen my discipline and commitment to something I aim for.

I am a dreamer and a dedicated person, planning and going step by step to reach my goals while enjoying every moment. My drive comes from learning, doing new things, and going out of my comfort zone, always looking for adventure because the incredible thing about life is the adventure and who you share it with.

STORY

Summer 2025

I said goodbye to my orchestra friends and teachers and performed the final piece at my recital, a truly epic conclusion. My violin teacher encourages me to keep playing, telling me that I’ve now reached a level he saw during his own college years. I’ll be moving with my violin by my side.

This month, I also completed some procedures for my apartment in France and submitted my administrative registration for school. I’ll be able to move forward as soon as the offices return from vacation.

In the meantime, I’m enjoying my last weeks in Cabo with friends and family, and reading a fascinating book the foundation gifted me. It explores structures from biology to engineering, explaining stress, strain, and the history of structural discoveries in a way that’s easy to understand. I love how it highlights rivalries between philosophers, scientists, and practical builders, all of which feels deeply relevant to my future career.

June 2025

This month, I traveled to Mexico City for my visa appointment at the French Embassy. At first, I thought I would have to explain the financial documents in detail, such as the bank statements and pay slips they requested, but in the end, I only had to hand them in the order they asked for. They took my fingerprints, and I left my passport. After that, I took the opportunity to get my four wisdom teeth removed so I wouldn’t have to deal with it while living abroad, and just a week later, I received my passport at home with my visa stamped.

At the end of June, I got my INE in order to open a Mexican bank account, as well as my apostilled certificate and no marriage record, which I needed for some procedures in France, such as getting my social security number and applying for housing financial aid.