Rosa Lopez Diaz: My greatest dream has been to work in the field of medicine

My name is Rosa. Since childhood, my greatest dream has been to work in the field of medicine. As I grew up and got married, that dream was left behind—alongside my childhood. I moved to the United States to provide a better life for my children, and I wanted to continue my studies here. For various reasons, I thought my dream would remain just that: nothing more than a dream.  

However, I decided to explore my options and, thanks to ECC—an excellent college—I found the courage to start over. That first step demanded great effort, but I achieved it. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to a very special person in my life who helped turn my dream into reality: my husband.

Thank you, Guido Morales, for supporting me on this journey. It wasn’t just my achievement; it was ours. Thank you for every cup of coffee, every late night of studying, and every hug. Together, we did it, Mister G! 

Rosa Lopez Diaz, ‘26 

Basic Vocational Certificate-Phlebotomist 

St Charles, IL