My name is Ivonne Salazar, I am 19 years old and I am a first generation Mexican American. My mother was trafficked into this country when she was 20 years old and raised me and siblings on her own as a single mother, which greatly affected the person I became today.
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Students Across WA Demand: No Budget Cuts! Yes to Investments in Higher Education!
On President’s Day, Communities for Our Colleges (C4C) brought together students from throughout Washington state to Olympia to advocate for Free College for All, opportunities for undocumented students, and increased investment in higher education! Over 150 students, faculty, staff, families, and community members joined forces to send a message to our elected officials: No BudgetContinue reading “Students Across WA Demand: No Budget Cuts! Yes to Investments in Higher Education!”
Student Story: Jessica Aguirre
My name is Jessica Aguirre. I’m a 16 year old student at Sunnyside High School. My goals out of high school are to go to college. Right now my main goal is to try and become a dentist or something in the medical field. I would like to go to college somewhere close. I don’tContinue reading “Student Story: Jessica Aguirre”
Student Story: Wessam Barbour
I’m Wes Barbour, a 21 year old graduate of Highline College. I aspire to be an interpreter for either the medical field or the court system, or both. I’m interested in trying to see how the world works, before and after graduating.
Student Story: Kenia Majano
My name is Kenia, I am from El Salvador. I have been in the US for a year. We came here for the American Dream, the same idea that many immigrate here for; to improve their own family’s economy, new opportunities and a better life.
Student Story: Benjamin Gonzalez
My name is Benjamin Gonzalez. I arrived in Washington about 11 years ago. I started taking ESL classes and recently received my GED. I work in the fields and started studying social work at Yakima Valley College.
Student Leaders Fighting Against Austerity: Invest in Our Future!
Olympia, WA – On MLK Day, students, educators, community leaders, and advocates all over Washington State came together to advocate for our legislative agenda that includes: Expanding access to free college, paid opportunities for undocumented students, expansion of mental health, and deeper investments in wrap-around services. More than 130 people joined Communities for Our CollegesContinue reading “Student Leaders Fighting Against Austerity: Invest in Our Future!”
Student Story: Sarai Gonzalez
My name is Sarai. I decided to go to community college because it is close to my house, and it makes it easy to continue working at my current job as a waitress at a restaurant. My professional goals as of now is exploring whether I want to be a teacher or a nurse. ItContinue reading “Student Story: Sarai Gonzalez”
Student Story: Aleniad Vazquez
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”
Student Story: Jeriah Lawler
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”