Transferring from Community College in the Middle of a Pandemic
The pandemic has shifted learning as we know it. The difficulties of transitioning to a virtual classroom in the midstRead More…
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Education is Essential for Healing, Growth, & Success
Having been undocumented in the United States until I was 19 years old was one of my most mentally, emotionallyRead More…
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United, We can Change the World
I always had a sense of wanting to help others. I knew going into college that I wanted to helpRead More…
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My Advice To Parents Is Don’t Settle
A couple of decades ago, my husband and I migrated to the United States with many hopes and dreams. WeRead More…
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How I Fight For the Education I was Denied
I’m Marisol Guerra, a 36 year old Mexican American from the bay area. Growing up my family moved a lot,Read More…
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I’m Hopeful That UC System Drops the SAT Test
In my Advanced Placement English class, I teach 70 eleventh graders who made a choice to take on a collegeRead More…
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Reality Check: Tips to Help You Adjust to Fall Semester at College
College life is often plagued with many misconceptions as to what even a single day may entail. While we mayRead More…
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We Need Greater Representation of Students of Color in the UC System
As a graduate from David Starr Jordan high school and UCLA, I followed with interest Superintendent Austin Beutner’s Address toRead More…
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College Corner: How To Write An Authentic Narrative for College Applications, Part 3
Students shouldn’t apply to schools simply based on the name or the perceived reputation of a college or university. WhileRead More…
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I’m Rooting for Betsy DeVos To Be Held Accountable
At least 1,800 people reportedly lost wages or tax refunds according to the filing. “At best it is gross negligence,Read More…
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