DREAM Cornell is a cohort of students who are undocumented or allies of undocumented students. The round table discussion itself was something that we need to have more on campus. I think that it is important to discuss controversial, uncomfortable , and underrepresented issues so that more students are aware of what people in our community face everyday. I was surprised to learn that there are more undocumented Asians on campus than any other ethnic group. I enjoyed how the panel discussed the differences in their community from others and how that affects whether or not they come out as undocumented.  I was aware that the DREAM act and DACA are far from perfect, but I did not know how much of a burden the paper work is. Students that apply are not guaranteed approval. I particularly enjoyed the conversation about our administrations recent financial aid reform. In it undocumented students that grew up in America receive federal aid just like a documented student would, but as this progress occurred international students were thrown under the bus. Now international students are not accepted on a need blind basis, but on a need aware basis. This means that when international students apply to Cornell they have to demonstrate that they can pay tuition. This change is disgusting and undermines the mantra of our university, “any person any study”. DREAM Cornell discussed how depriving international students was wrong and did not align with the groups overall cause. DREAM Cornell also does outreach with the greater Ithaca community. It was so inspiring to meet such eloquent students that are able to talk about such an uncomfortable topic with a diverse group.