by Nahomi Velasquez, Boston University, '15 | February 12, 2015
Second. Semester. Senior. The three words that make me cringe. As a second semester senior, I have faced several struggles throughout my college career, and often ponder what my next step will be after graduation; but as a second semester senior I have also gained...
by Brenda Angulo, Trinity Washington University , '17 | February 12, 2015
I think in my previous posts I have never made clear that I am undocumented student myself. Although I am now protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and possess a social security number, I still do not get all the benefits that a Permanent...
by Adriana Gonzalez, Pomona College | February 12, 2015
When I applied to college, I prioritized my family’s financial situation as a marker for where I should or should not go. Despite the well intended warnings, such as, “Do not let money be a factor,” from the affable regional representatives, my...
by Luis Espino, Pitzer College, '17 | February 12, 2015
What does it mean to be an undocumented student? This was a question I grew to ponder, especially at the peak of college applications. I came to the realization that for most of my life, I really downplayed my underprivileged position as undocumented. I remember...
by Shantae Edwards | February 9, 2015
This article was originally written for FirstGenerationStudent.com, now a part of ImFirst.org. Pressure. A single word with a powerful meaning. As a first-generation college student, pressure was a big part of my life. In ninth grade, I felt completely alone. I looked...
