College : UC Davis Career Goal : Economist

About Yanmin : Yanmin Li ’ s parents had a dream for their only daughter that she be educated in America and learn English and skills for a career . Yanmin has made the most of her opportunities since the family arrived in the United States in December 2018 . She earned all A ’ s and will attend UC Davis to study economics . Yanmin said the best part about Hoover has been the teachers and counselors who have helped her learn English and how to navigate the American education system .

Along with taking the most difficult classes offered , like AP chemistry and AP calculus , Yanmin was on the school ’ s badminton team in the fall , which was league co-champion . She said she did not have much time for other hobbies or typical teen activities because her parents often needed her to interpret for them at the doctor ’ s office or in other situations . Despite the help her parents require , she said she is grateful for their hard work and their sacrifices so that she could have more opportunities in the United States .

In Yanmin ’ s words : “ I want to go to college to learn more so I can earn a lot of money and have a good job and make life easier for my parents .”

From Hoover High School teacher Anthony Rosales : “ The first words that come to mind when thinking of Yanmin Li are integrity , honesty , focused and a conscientious hard worker . Yanmin is truly exceptional when it comes to individuality of thought and creativity . Yanmin is always the first to offer a helping hand and the last to bring attention to her accomplishments . She has a positive outlook on life and is an asset to whomever she is around .”

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