Counseling in College

It’s true that going to counseling is something that many students are ashamed to do because of what others will think of them. It’s also true that being low-income and first-generation on a college campus is hard to do and often does require some addition...

Being First-Generation Without Familial Support

Being first-generation is not an easy experience. The process of applying to college, getting materials for FAFSA, and everything else that needs to be done before attending college without anyone to help you or guide you can be all kinds of stressful. As I was in my...

Finishing Senior Year of High School Strong

The first half of my junior year in college at the University of Houston is over. Academically, this was one of my best semesters yet. I spent most of my time next to my computer submitting assignments because I decide to take most of my classes on-line. There is...

Lovin’ it

College can consist of various situations, but often times it’s just another rollercoaster in your life with different speeds and bumps along the way. While college has it’s ups and downs, it also carries lots of love! In honor of Valentine’s Day, I...

Thanks to you

It’s been almost four years. Wow has time passed! In just five months, I’ll be walking the stage with my diploma and I still can’t believe it. Yet, this academic and personal journey wasn’t easy. To put it into perspective, I traveled 1,400 miles away from home to...