Category Archives: Student Stories

My name is Yovana Saravia. I am proud to be a student at the college because I never imagined being part of the college, and I am grateful to have learned a lot. I want to continue studying after graduating from college. The more educated you are, the more you can help your community.

My name is Serabi Magebo. I was born and raised in Kenya. I moved to the United States at the age of 17 with my father, mother, and 8 year old sister. I had to finish my last year of high school here. There was a cultural difference between here and back in Kenya. MyContinue reading “Student Story: Serabi Magebo”

My name is Alexis Delgado. I am a first generation college student. I am going into media communications because of my interest in writing, photography, and interacting with people. I decided to go to Everett Community College because it was the cheaper option and it is close to home.

Hello, I’m Iris Gomez. I’m a student at Highline College. I came into college not knowing what I wanted to do, and I just chose business. My cousin did business, so I thought I would follow along in her footsteps. I chose to go to Highline because it was closest to home.

My name is Deyanira Orozco. I am studying English classes at Yakima Valley College in Grandview. Later, I would like to study a career. Right now, my priority is English classes. I studied high school in Mexico and would like to revalidate my credits and continue studying, perhaps as a social worker, because I enjoyContinue reading “Student Story: Deyanira Orozco”

My name is Ariana Arreguin Mendoza. I’m 21 years old. I’m originally from Mexico, Michoacan. I have about five years living here in the United States. I’m from Wenatchee. But I moved to Federal Way to attend the University of Washington Tacoma.

I’m Shilah, a student at Western Washington University. I used to do Running Start at Highline College. I’m studying environmental studies. I plan on doing small town government work to try and better the planet. I want to create mandates and more to help and make environmentalism more accessible.

Hello, my name is Raquel Sanchez Perez. I was born in Zitacuaro, Michoacan, Mexico. I arrived in the United States at the age of one and was able to apply for DACA at the age of 17, which opened many doors. I am currently taking online classes at Spokane Community College, which allows me toContinue reading “Student Story: Raquel Sanchez”

My name is Gerry Wong and I’m 29 years old. I am working full time, but I’ve been thinking about switching careers. I’ve been looking at programs and stumbled upon Bellevue College.

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.