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My name is Aleniad. I am student at Highline College. I’m Mexican and I also identify with American culture since I’ve been living here since I was five years old. My family moved to Washington, it was because things got hard in Florida. The environment wasn’t very welcoming, so coming to Washington felt like aContinue reading “Student Story: Aleniad Vazquez”

My name is Jeriah Lawler. I am going into education because through some experiences, I found a meaning and a way to impact kids’ lives positively. I decided to attend Everett Community College because it was the cheaper option. I also got a job that made me realize my future job aspirations required a degree.Continue reading “Student Story: Jeriah Lawler”

My name is Diana Pinon. I am the oldest sibling and daughter in a family of four. I am also a first generation college and university graduate. I attended Everett Community College and transferred to Washington State University to obtain my bachelors in communications.

My name is Juan. I am a running start student completing my AA. I am on the Pre-Med track. I am grateful and proud to be in a community college because higher education is a privilege and something that not many attain or aspire to. My career aspirations are to become a doctor or somethingContinue reading “Student Story: Juan De Dios”

My name is Asucena, I am from Chiapas, Mexico and I came to the US in 2006. I moved to Yakima, Washington in 2010. I am studying English since I want to get better at it. I am proud to be in college because I have proven to myself that I am capable of learning.Continue reading “Student Story: Ascuena Ramirez”

My name is Rocio. I’m from  Hidalgo, Mexico. I came to the United States 29 years ago. I lived in Sunnyside for 15 years and then moved to Grandview. I have four children, and I am currently separated. In the winter, I will be taking English classes at Yakima Valley College. I decided to enterContinue reading “Student Story: Rocio Tellez”

Hello, my name is Lucero Mendez. I am 25 years old and was born and raised in the Yakima Valley. I am currently a college student getting my Associate’s degree at Yakima Valley College. With my degree, I hope to transfer to a four-year university to obtain a master’s in psychology and become a schoolContinue reading “Student Story: Lucero Mendez”

My name is King Sambonge, twenty-six years old and I come from Angola. I love to go karting and play chess. I am the president of the chess club at North Seattle College. I was already working in Angola when I decided that I would want to continue my education in the U.S. to sharpenContinue reading “Student Story: King Sambonge”