I became an American citizen so I could vote with my children in mind

• I moved to the US in 2010 for high school in New York City.
• I planned to return to Argentina and continue my career there.
• I am married to an American and we are raising our three children together.

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When I applied for a master’s program in the US, I had no plans to move permanently.

I considered attending Columbia Journalism’s 10-month program and then returning to Argentina, where I had left behind a boyfriend, my cat, a fully furnished apartment, and every member of my family.

When I got a job offer after graduation, my dad insisted that I at least try New York City for a year.

One thing led to another, and I’ve been in the US for 14 years. I am married with three children, and I recently became a US citizen so I could vote.

Becoming a mother made me care more about politics. I want to do my part as a parent to ensure that my three children have a future full of possibilities.