Those who do go have to rely on a translator,which may be a family member who cannot translate accurately,” he said.

“My experience at the Clinton Global Initiative University has motivated me to complete my commitment and also to take on more challenges. Being around other students who are just as motivated as I am has reassured me that others are working hard as well,” Hernández said. “What I took away from my experience at CGI U is that I can make a difference in my community, and it is my job as a leader to do so.”

More than 1,000 students participated in this year’s CGI U, which is organized annually to educate and motivate young people to make a positive impact in the world. The event offered panel discussions and skill-building sessions on the meeting’s focus areas of education, environment and climate change, peace and human rights, poverty alleviation and public health. The attendees also took part in a community service project held in conjunction with Rebuilding Together and the United Service Organizations (USO) to refurbish homes for low-income families in Washington, D.C.

About The National Hispanic University
For 30 years, The National Hispanic University (NHU) has provided Hispanic students and others with access to quality higher education. NHU offers a diverse portfolio of undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in business, teacher education, child development and computer science, delivered in a multicultural, collaborative and supportive learning environment. NHU is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The campus is located in San José, Calif. For more information, visit www.NHU.edu.

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