March 16, 2021
"Going to college was always a goal that I had to attain. My parents always told me that I had to focus on my grades and attend college to have a better future. That was the only route to take, but I had no idea what to ...
March 11, 2021
"Hello my name is Adrian Rodriguez and I'm a senior at the University of Washington. My life as a student has been a roller coaster. I am an undocumented student born and raised in Michoacán, Mexico. Academic difficulti...
March 4, 2021
"I was 6-years-old when I decided that I needed to make sure I went to college. My siblings and I were removed from our home and taken from our mother and placed in the foster care system. As the oldest, I needed to prot...
February 25, 2021
"I came to the U.S when I was about 13 yrs. old. I was born and raised in Jalisco, Mexico. Like many immigrant families, my parents wanted better job opportunities and a better future for themselves and their children. I...
February 22, 2021
"We have all experienced our first; our first phone, our first car, our first crush, the first time trying sushi, or the first plane ride outside of the state. We take these “first things” for granted sometimes. However,...
February 17, 2021
"Being the oldest and a trailblazer, to a certain extent, comes with its own insecurities, fears, and responsibilities. I grew up being very shy and reserved, but I knew I had dreams and goals to pursue. From a very youn...
February 9, 2021
"It was my Junior year at the University of Washington. I was stressed. I was depressed. And I was broke. I was 10-20 minutes late to every class because I physically could not bring myself to step out of my apartment. I...
January 31, 2021
"First of all, how are we supposed to determine what we want to do for the rest of our lives at the age of 18 and fresh out of high school? That is a HUGE decision to make with little to no experience at all.
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