Fernando De Carvalho Dias

I am truly honored to be invited to join the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Although I’m not a first-generation college student, I am the first in my family to earn a degree as an immigrant. There were times when I struggled, but the sacrifices and faith my family placed in me kept me strong and motivated to always do my best with what I had. I’ve also had the opportunity to learn from amazing teachers who deeply cared about making our voices and opinions heard in class, encouraging us to be unique individuals and to broaden our horizons. College has taught me more than I could have ever imagined—it taught me to be myself and to make a difference.