We want to give some special words to those who were by our side along the journey:
FROM OUR HEART |
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| Alessandra | This last year has represented many challenges for me both academically, emotionally and personal, which has taught me to be strong, persevere and not give up. However, all this would not have been possible without the support of so many people that I love so much. First of all I would like to thank my family for the unconditional support they offer me because even when I don't believe in myself they do. Also to my friends Mariana, Jacobo and Luis for being patient with me during this time that I couldn't be with them as much and yet they also believed in me and didn't leave me alone. To my boyfriend Oscar for having been my main support throughout this year, he saw me cry, stressed, happy and at all times reminded me how capable I am of achieving everything I set out to do. Finally, I would like to thank my teammates and advisors not only for their enormous effort but also because I learned things from each one that I admire and they became a family. |
| Alejandro | Being part of iGEM had been a dream for me for such a long time. This desire was even one of my motivation to study Biotechnology, so being right here and right now is a dream come true. I can say that this was a unique experience, not only for the growth and learnings that I got from this year-long project, but also for all the wonderful people I got to meet and those I had the chance to grow even closer with. Getting to know each and everyone of you was better than any other thing I could have expected about the competition. Special shout outs to Neniz, to our instructor (and my dear friend) Cesar, and my friend Adry. Thank you Cesar for your everlasting support and dedication to the team, and for being one of the best persons I have met. To my friend Adry, for being such a huge support as a classmate and as a friend. You always believed in me and were the one person out of iGEM I could go to. Also to Denisse, the best team leader we could have had and also one of the best friends I could have ever met. Thank you for always being there for me, I sincerely don't know how you manage to do it, but I am out of words to tell you how grateful I am for it. I would also like to thank my family for always supporting, even if sometimes it's in their own way. Also, to my dog Rocko, my bestest boi. |
| Arlen | I would like to thank God first; my parents, Enrique and Bricia, for always supporting me and being there for me; my little sister, Andy, for always cheering me up; my friends for having my back and helping me through the whole process; PIs, instructors and advisors for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to be a part of this beautiful family, iGEM; and last but not least, my fellow teammates (lBTs Denisse, Rogelio, Judith, Chuy, Eli, Liz, Marifer, Jair, Ale and Belem, and IBT wannabe Saghir), that inspire me, not just in a professional manner but as a person. I am truly grateful for having you in my life. Without you what I have accomplished would not have been possible. I am on my way to achieve one of my biggest dreams, becoming a scientist thanks to you. You all have a special place in my heart. |
| Belem | This has been without a doubt one of the most difficult experiences I have ever had, but as a result of it, I have felt the love of those around me more than ever. I am grateful to my friends Paulina, Mayra, and Jess Iván, who have cared for me in the same way that my family does, have listened to me, and have not let me down during these months. Melissa, my roommate, for being patient with me, keeping an eye on me, and making sure I'm still alive haha. To all of my teammates, but especially to the lab team, who made this journey so much more enjoyable with their company, sense of humor, and comprehension. But my greatest gratitude goes to my family: my mom, my dad and my sisters, who, despite the distance, have given me strength and encouragement in all of my difficult moments; I thank them for being my anchor and not giving up on me even when I do. Because they have always reminded me that I am capable and that they support me despite the sacrifices. Everyone has a special place in my heart; they made everything worth it. |
| Denisse | Participating in this project has been an experience that has made me feel very blessed. I could not be more grateful to God for the opportunities he gives me and for the people who have been with me. I want to thank my family: mom, dad and brother for being an example of perseverance in my life, and for always supporting me to achieve my dreams, I know you have made a lot of sacrifices so that I can be here, and there are not enough words to thank you. Thanks also to my friends, because no matter if they are far or near, they are always here, thank you for your love, understanding and support. Thanks to the instructors and advisors, most of what I learned and grew this year was because of you. And last but not least, thank you very much to my teammates, thank you for your effort and for making the project a memorable experience. Special thanks to all the people who have shown their support, thank you for taking care of us and for helping us in everything you could to make this dream possible. |
| Elisa | Being in iGEM was a very unique experience, it challenged me in a lot of aspects and I wouldn't have made it without the help of a lot of people. First of all, I want to thank God for this opportunity and for always guided me in this process. Also, I want to thank my family. I know it wasn't easy for you and you had to make a lost of sacrifices as well, however you always supported me in every moment and you never stopped believing in me, without you, i wouldn't be here today. I want to thank my friends Andy, Ashley, Diegaly and Mony for all the support, the laugh and the help they provided me through all of these, thanks for always be there and motivated me in all of these time. And I want to thank my friend Nancy that even when she was very far, she always motivated me to continue. |
| Elizabeth | This competition has been life changing for me. It forced me to discover new capacities in me that I didn't new I have and that are going to serve me for the rest of my life. I couldn't be happier to be were I am and couldn't be prouder of the person that I have been and still am becoming. But I couldn't have gone thorugh this without the support of my family who stood by my side even through my mood changes that I had due to stress (I know I can be hard to handle), for staying with me many times until 4:00 am keeping me company and for cheering for me and the team to always do our best. Thank you for focusing on my self confidence since I was young; is because of it, that I am becoming my own role model. I also wanto to thank my boyfriend Efrén for the sacrifices we have done to adjust ourselves to this demanding scheduele. I would've loved to be more present with you and not having to cancel our plans, but I really appreciate that you were always by my side, helping me to achieve my dreams and goals. Last but not least, I want to thank muy beatiful team members and avisors for taking a piece of my heart, you are the reason for this whole journey to be a joyfull experience. |
| Jesús Iván | After nine months of hard work and a lot of uncertainty, the only thing that kept me on my feet was everyone who believed in my abilities, my parents, my siblings, my friends, my teachers and all those people who lent me a hand when I needed it most. To name a few people I thank my friends Arturo Medrano, Mariana Machiche, Alfonso Morales, Sergio Trejo, Paulina Tena, Raul Edwards and Ana Belem Garcia who did not leave me unprotected in school work, is something for which I will always be grateful and will always remember. On the moral side, to my therapists Fernando Regalado, Anna Karen Aguilar, Ismael Álvarez and Aarón Noriega who listened to me when my anxiety was recurrent. To my brothers Jose Pablo, Hector Mario and my roommate Aldo Velo who were always looking out for my health and well being. Also to my lab friends who did not let me die in my last moments. Last but not least to my parents Ramon who with their experience in the agricultural area and their wide network of contacts facilitated the development of certain parts of the project. And to my mother, to whom I am entirely indebted and who is the reason why I am here in the first place, mother I love you. |
| Jair | Today I have to express my gratitude to these people, without them this would not have been possible. To the universe that through experiences taught me to be strong and resilient. To my family that who was always there no matter the time no matter the circumstances. To my best friends Tommy and Aneth, thank you for understanding and supporting me throughout the process. To my work team, who always supported me and encouraged me to keep going (thankyou Pepe, thankyou Dani, thankyou Ari). And to all of those people who believed in me and what I was capable of doing. |
| Judith | "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". I want to thank God for this oportunity and for giving me strength and resiliency at every moment, especially on difficult days. I am very grateful for putting in our way such wonderful people who helped us to make everything succeed. I want to thank my family for always being there for me, for supporting me in each of my goals, and for always reminding me how much they love me and are proud of me. Thanks to my friends who always tried to make the process more enjoyable and encouraged me in difficult moments. Finally, I would like to thank the team and advisors for all the learning, the good experiences, and the laughs in the early morning. You have a place in my heart, and I am so happy to be part of this family. |
| Marifer | First of all, I'm grateful of sharing this year of learning and experiences with the best team that could ever be made. I learned a lot from them through this time and I can proudly say they became family. Everyone kept saying that we were gonna end up hating each other 'cause of the demanding nature of the project but it wasn't the case. Also I wanna thanks my mom and the rest of my family. They have always supported whatever goal I set for myself and encourage me throughout the way. Without them I probably wouldn't be here still trying to do my best so thanks from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for bearing with me sleepless nights and frustrating situations during this project. Specially mom, everything I accomplished so far has been because of you. |
