Category Archives: Student Stories

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”

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.

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.

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.

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”

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”