Leaving your comfort zone is one of the scariest things a person can do. And for a college student, relocating to an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar faces for the entire summer is a terrifying thought. But action cures fear when you Do The Thing.

It was a pleasure to speak with Danny Gamboa—Senior District Sales Leader for Southwestern Advantage—about how a summer job changed his life. When he was only five years old, he and his parents fled Colombia for the United States with only $50 in their pockets. His father's determination and drive to help others impacted young Danny's mind. Determined to create a successful life for himself, he entered the Southwestern Advantage Program while in college. But would new surroundings, door-to-door sales, and grueling 80-hour work weeks be too much to handle?

Here's how Danny turned a college internship into a full-time career and why he now helps the next generation do the same.

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