Representation is Important, Thank You to the Women of the 116th Congress
When I was in Middle School, Justice Sonia Sotomayor assumed office as a Supreme Court Justice. I remember watching onRead More…
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Biane Arias is a first-generation student at the University of California-Riverside. Biane is extremely proud to be from Pico Rivera, California. She is a Political Science with an emphasis in Public Service major. Biane credits the amazing teachers and staff of the El Rancho Unified School District for helping her succeed and realize her passion for politics. Biane is an aspiring Public Servant, and Attorney. At UCR, Biane works at Undergraduate Admissions, and she previously worked at EAOP and the Moreno Valley Unified School District. Currently, Biane is a part of IGNITE's Southern California College Council.
Posts by Biane:
Why First-Generation College Students Should Go to Out of State Colleges
One of the struggles of being a first-generation college student from a Latino community is building up the courage toRead More…
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Don’t Be Intimidated: Engage With Your Professors in Office Hours
When I began my journey at UC Riverside, one of my anxieties was going to talk to my professor eitherRead More…
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Julio Ornelas, the Rising Scholar from Pico Rivera, with $140K in Scholarship Funds
Many first generation college students are told by people in their community who want them to succeed to apply toRead More…
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IGNITE Inspired Me To Be a Better Version of Myself
On Saturday, May 5, 2018, I had the opportunity alongside the IGNITE ladies from chapters across California and nationwide toRead More…
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Thank You to My Elementary School Teachers for Molding Me into the Civically Engaged, Strong Willed, Educated Woman That I Am Today
Since this week is National Teacher Appreciation Week, I wanted to take the opportunity to and say “Thank You” toRead More…
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The “Imposter Syndrome”: Chronicles of First Generation College Students
When I first entered UC Riverside, I was filled with excitement and eagerness. I was ready to make my yearsRead More…
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