Over 20 Years Ago She Came to the U.S. with a Dream and She is Now a San José State University Alumna!
I wanted to share the journey of a friend whom I see as a role model, especially to Latinas. AliciaRead More…
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Piecing Myself Back Together: My First Semester Online
This semester contained some of the heaviest meltdowns of my college career. I’d always heard junior year was the hardest,Read More…
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LAUSD Board District 7 Candidate Forum Taking Place Today at 5 PM-Join us!
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Reality Check: Tips to Help You Adjust to Fall Semester at College
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#RealCollege: Surviving My First Year at Cal Berkeley
Earlier this month I turned in an application, and one of the questions revolved around the notion of the mostRead More…
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1st Generation College Student? My Tips and Tricks!
People always ask, what is like to be a minority in college? Well, there are plenty of factors that makeRead More…
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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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Creating A Culture Of College Success Through Mentorship In Richmond
Any first generation college student can attest to the importance of mentorship in supporting them through the college years. ForRead More…
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Meet Yazmin Mercado, First Generation College Student From Riverside County Headed to Cal Berkeley
Yazmin Olivia Mercado was born and raised in Riverside, California. She is the daughter of immigrants from Mexico and aRead More…
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First Generation College Student Chronicles: A Letter to My Younger HS Graduate Self
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