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“I feel compelled to make change within the systems, especially education, that disadvantage Black people.”

“There is a lack of understanding and ability to relate to people who come from a place of scarcity because they’ve never experienced it.”

“There’s a work ethic that’s been instilled in me that is rooted in a place of disadvantage. So, me and my brothers, we’ve been taught to work hard.”

“There definitely can be a stigma when it comes to talking about mental health issues. Part of being a Peer Health Educator is having these conversations.”

Emilio Parra-Garcia grew up in a home where academic conversations were commonplace chats over the dinner table. From discussions about public health policy to nonprofit work, Parra-Garcia has always known […]

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As a first-generation student who immigrated to the United States at the age of 7, Yoana Zamora Miranda is doing something no one else in her family has done – […]

Originally from Jackson, Mississippi, Beth Ann knew moving far from home would be a difficult decision. WashU quickly became her home away from home.

College life is so all-encompassing that you may not be thinking about what happens next. The Center for Career Engagement can help with that!

The OISS has so many resources to explore with dedicated staff to help you along as you live and learn in the U.S.