Helpful resources available to Undocumented Students

There is nothing that compares to having the opportunity to do what you love. I love attending the University of Houston because I am being challenged as a student. I knew from the beginning that college would not come easy. That very aspect of being challenged has...

#MentorsMatter Twitter Chat Recap

On January 31st, Strive for College had the honor of being a part of #MentorsMatter Twitter chat! Hosted by Better Make Room and ACT Equity, the chat focused on the importance of mentorship for student from first-generation, low-income and at-risk backgrounds. Check...

The Positivity of Selfishness

As January comes to an end, I reflect on the resolution I made nearly a month ago. My New Years resolution for 2017 is to be more selfish. It is important to stress that I do not mean selfish within a negative context. To be selfish for me means I am declaring this...

Para, para, paradise

Just a week ago, I landed to a whole new world, that is Madrid, Spain. The travel to get here was an upside down, thrilling rollercoaster ride inside my stomach. Nine hours of direct flight from Texas across the Atlantic Ocean to where I am now still blows my mind....

Being Together

Coming back home for Winter Break, I wanted to catch up with everyone: friends coming back home from college, a marine friend whose time was limited at home, mentors, coworkers, and cousins.  I also had my family.  I tried to budget time between everyone within the...