Category Archives: Student Stories

My name is Kilian Parra. I am currently revalidating my studies from my native country, Colombia, to the United States as a degree in industrial engineering. I am doing this in order to continue my studies at YVC and obtain my degree, also for my time and obligations.

Hello, I’m Juliana and I just finished at Everett Community College in December. I find joy in learning and thrive on social interactions. Being at EVCC is a step towards achieving my goal of becoming a speech pathologist.

My name is Janeth Cortes. I am a student at YVC Grandview. I am proud to study English classes and would like to study Business Administration. I am from the state of Mexico, and I will arrive in this country in 2023.

Hello, I’m Luis Garcia. My current goals are to be a doctor – a surgeon. My plan is to do my pre-requirements in Highline College. I don’t want to spend that much money on university… like 10,000 per quarter… It’s too much money.

My name is Heyvi, and I am a GED student at OIC. I want to go to community college because, in my country, Colombia, I studied hairstyling, and I would like to continue studying Cosmetology or, in effect, be able to start a childcare business.

My name is Lilyana Salazar. I am a first generation Mexican American and college student. I come from a big family, six siblings in total. My parents are no longer together and my mother is not in my life. I have taken care of my sister from my mother’s side for most of her life.

My name is Alondra Vazquez. I am currently a second year in community college at Clover Park Technical College as a pre-nursing student. I chose to start off with community college just because it is less expensive compared to a university.

My name is Yesenia Rullas. I am 43 years old, and I was born and raised in Mexico. I came to the US for a better life. I currently live in the city of Prosser in Washington, where I have resided for the last few years. I am the mother of two kids, a 16-year-oldContinue reading “Student Story: Yesenia Rullas”

My name is Maria. I was born in California, but they took me to Mexico from a very young age. I had two daughters, and I studied high school in Mexico and then returned to the United States. Even though I was born in the United States when I returned, I didn’t know how toContinue reading “Student Story: Maria de Jesus Ramirez”

My name is Carlos, I’m 19 years old, and I’m currently a full-time student at South Seattle where I am in culinary school. I also work part-time in a restaurant as  a cook  to help cover my expenses. My days are pretty packed. I have classes and practicals during the day, and then I headContinue reading “Student Story: Carlos Gonzaga”