Psychology, Criminology I’m in my last year of college and this achievement comes from my perseverance and from all the people who have helped me through this amazing experience. As a college student I have learned to not underestimate myself and to see the wonderful things I’m capable of. Being an immigrant student is hard enough, and being a first-generation…
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Meet Thiago ’25, SLI scholar
SLI for me..bundles you up with wisdom. The program is great and provides an enrichment of knowledge and opportunities, some of which would have been unimaginable coming from a first-generation Mexican household. There is a lot to gain from this amazing program, they prepare you to get into college as well as to know how to survive within college, never…
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Meet Julia ’19, SLI scholar
Communication media, Spanish, Cinematography Three years ago I was a girl with many ambitions and visions in mind. Today I am just months away from achieving that beloved goal that many of us set for ourselves but not all of us have the opportunity or the discipline to finish: to have a university degree, to have a different future from…
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College update: Maria ’21, SLI scholar
Political science/pre-law College comes with many challenges and opportunities and also many experiences. I have learned many things in college, but the most important is that our actions determine our results, and that the future we create depends upon the choices and actions we take today. I am thankful for all the help I have received from SLI. Everyone has…
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College update: Daniela ’22, SLI scholar
Going to a university is the way to prepare me intellectually and socially for my future career. I hope it will help me develop skills and give me experiences that will lead me to find my interests and motivations to become a better version of myself. My dedication and responsibility have always been my forte and have led me to…
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Meet Victoria ’21, SLI scholar
The aid from SLI has helped me tremendously as a first-generation student. I have not had any financial stress as most of my peers do nor have I taken out loans or have used any other money. I get to focus more on my classes without worrying so much about how I am going to pay for next semester’s tuition.…
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Meet Mateo ’21, SLI scholar
My first semester in college was chaotic. Everything was happening really fast. My grandfather had passed away a few months before school started and due to covid restrictions, my family and I were unable to travel. As the start of the school year came closer (less than a month away), we had to go on a rushed trip to Mexico…
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Meet Olivia ’21, SLI scholar
Psychology, Latin American Studies Some of my most memorable accomplishments in high school consisted of many great activities that helped me to become a well rounded student. In the beginning of my freshman year, I joined the volleyball team, and continued through my junior year before the pandemic hit. My sophomore year, I had the opportunity to take classes to…
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College update: Rosibel ’22, SLI scholar
Ever since I applied to be a SLI scholar, I knew two things for certain: I wanted to go to a four-year college, and I wanted to study computer science. [Now I am in college to] fulfill my biggest goals, and I’m confident I will have the tools available to stay up to date on new and evolving technologies and…
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College update: Emma ’22, SLI scholar
By attending college I want to learn how to be the best ESL teacher I can be. I want to learn how English is taught so I can do that well, and I plan to get a master’s degree to expand my options and make me a better educator. I also hope to learn more about the world and other…