Undocumented Students

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...

Thankful Blessings

Freshmen year is almost halfway over and I will soon come home and eat my mom’s amazing Mexican dishes and reunite with old friends. However, I am so happy to say, that college has been treating me so well, that sometimes I forget that I am more than 1,000 miles...

What are you thankful for?

Hey guys! It’s me again! Since thanksgiving is approaching I want to share with you some of the things for which I am thankful. To start with, I am really thankful about my health. I may not be in a perfect shape but I am healthy enough to continue on my daily basis....

Be Grateful for Your Teachers and Mentors

I suppose my luck really begins with having my mom as a mother. Early on, she imparted to me and my siblings what was truly important in life: knowledge, because no one could ever take it away from me, and love and kindness, because it is our relationship with others...

Soliciting a Recommendation

The letter of recommendation is used to have more references linked to the experience and attributes of an applicant. A good recommendation letter consists of an introduction, a context, a recommendation, and a closure. You want to ask your recommenders if they are...