I chose community college to save money. Now Yale is giving me a full ride.
After immigrating from Brazil, Thalles de Souza attended community college to save money. He beat long odds to transfer to Yale with a full scholarship.
Thalles de Souza, an immigrant from Brazil, moved to the United States as a child to escape the violence and instability of Rio de Janeiro. After attending community college, he was accepted to Yale University with a full scholarship. Thalles' mother had secretly saved money and obtained visas to bring her children to the US after witnessing countless deaths and living in a community plagued by shootings and gang violence.
Despite the high odds of acceptance, Thalles applied to Yale and ultimately received a 100% full-ride scholarship to attend the prestigious institution. His mother's sacrifices and determination to provide a safe life for her children paid off in a remarkable outcome.
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