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Stephanie Smile, Stephanie Monique Smith
Stephanie Smile, Stephanie Monique Smith
First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience
A young African American girl struggled to stay socially afloat in a predominantly white private school. Longing for a connection with a community of black scholars in college, she surprisingly grew very intimidated of her own people. Not only was she stuck in this limbo, but she felt insecure and unconfident transitioning to a four-year university as the first in her family. After finishing her first year and returning from her first study abroad trip to the Dominican Republic, Stephanie reflects on her journey in education, pursuing her dreams, and coming into her own as a young woman.
Nunca Será Imposible Algo Que Realmente Deseas, Leidy Mariel Cruz Vásquez
Nunca Será Imposible Algo Que Realmente Deseas, Leidy Mariel Cruz Vásquez
First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience
With only a few months to go until her graduation from a prestigious Dominican university, first-generation college student Leidy Cruz reflects on her humble origins, and considers the drive and determination that have led her to the point of accomplishing her goals.
My Road To Success, Greylin Corona Estévez
My Road To Success, Greylin Corona Estévez
First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience
Ana Laura is a young Latin girl with a strong desire to learn and get an education. This attitude has made her develop a personality that is not very accepted among those around her. With the constant feeling of not belonging, she never stops until she finds herself graduated from high school. In this stage of her life, she struggles between the two ideas of success handed down to her by her parents—one is getting money; the other is getting an education. She continues until she sees herself with her degree in her hand and a grateful heart.