“I’ve discovered a passion for working with college students based on my time as an APM and a RA.”
Matthew Inman, Taylor Star
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“I’ve discovered a passion for working with college students based on my time as an APM and a RA.”
“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 – […]
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