Huilin describes reading about an architectural drafting course in a high school brochure. It was about building structures. She was fascinated by the hallways and how they led to different rooms. Since her interest was in architecture, it was a perfect fit for her. Last year she learned AUTOCAD, and this year, is creating an actual house. “I am still interested in hallways, and always look at them when I enter a building. Where they lead is intriguing to me.”

“I am excited about getting to meet a new group of people in college. I have lived in Queens for ten years among diverse communities, but now I will get to meet people with the same interests as me. I will learn new things and share my views with them.” What makes her nervous? Also meeting new people.

“What if we don’t get along? I am shy.”

She says she’s a positive person. When she talks about her problems with her friends it’s always with a positive spin and solutions. But I depend upon and look to my family for advice and to share my deepest feelings.”