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Blessed with opportunities: First-generation graduate felt drawn to BYU education to build for the future
From the outside, one could look at Tyler Martinez and think, “Wow, that kid’s a self-made success story.” While this is definitely true, Martinez prefers to put it like this: “It’s really all been because of God.… He's blessed me … with opportunities.” Martinez was born in Provo with roots in Peru from his mother’s side. Since his parents got married young and quickly, his dad opted for the work route instead of pursuing a degree. Martinez's parents were able to provide him and his three siblings with an amazing childhood, but Martinez knew he wanted more. From taking ...