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Welcome to My Undocumented Life! A place where we can document our lives as undocumented immigrants. MyUndocumentedLife.org is dedicated to providing up-to-date information and resources for undocumented immigrants. Here, you will find the latest on scholarship opportunities, immigration news, ways in navigating the educational system, and more.
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Job Opportunity: Work with Undocumented Students at Columbia Basin College as their Undocumented Student Advocacy Specialist
Columbia Basin College, a community college in Washington state, is hiring an Undocumented Student Advocacy Specialist to work with undocumented students and students from mixed-status families on campus. From their job description: “Columbia Basin College seeks an Undocumented Student Advocacy… Read More ›
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Job Opportunity: Work with Undocumented Students at Cal State Bakersfield as their Dream Resource Center & MAGEC Coordinator
Cal State Bakersfield in California is hiring a Dream Resource Center & MAGEC Coordinator to work with undocumented students on campus and students from mixed-status families. “The Coordinator leads programming efforts and services to support the needs of AB-540 students,… Read More ›
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My Undocumented Life August 2023 Newsletter
It’s the middle of Summer 2023 and we at My Undocumented Life have been working hard on continuing to build our online and in person community of undocumented individuals and allies for you! The last few months, we have created… Read More ›
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New Books on Immigration Out this Year!
Many new books on immigration are coming out this year! If you’re looking for some summer reading, check out these new books: Drawing Deportation: Art and Resistance among Immigrant Children By Silvia Rodriguez Vega This book examines the experiences of… Read More ›
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Fall 2023 Study Abroad in Mexico Program: Open to DACA recipients!
The California-Mexico Studies Center, a community-based California non-profit educational and cultural organization that is not affiliated with a university, is hosting a study abroad program specifically for DACA recipients to go to Mexico this Fall 2023! This program is open… Read More ›
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“The Road to College for an Undocumented Student”: Reflections about Navigating the Educational System from Josselyn
By JOSSELYN Living in a country with limited educational opportunities is something that no parent wants for their children, at least that is not what my parents wanted for my brother and me. When my parents made the difficult decision to… Read More ›
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MinKwon Dreamers Sussan Lee $2000 Award: Open to any Undocumented Person aged 16- 28 who Plans to Pursue a Career in Law
The MinKwon Center for Community Action is offering the Sussan Lee Award of $2000 to undocumented people (ages 16 -28) who plan to pursue a career in law or attend law school or a pre-law program. Recipients will be selected… Read More ›
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MinKwon Dreamers Scholarship Lee Kyoung Hui $2000 Award: Open to any Undocumented Person age 16- 28 (You don’t have to be a student!)
The MinKwon Center for Community Action is offering the Lee Kyoung Hui Award of $2000 to any undocumented person between the ages of 16 and 28. This scholarship is awarded to undocumented people (ages 16 – 28) who demonstrate commitment… Read More ›
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“A Girl from Mexico”: A Personal Story of Growing Up Undocumented in the United States by Aura
By AURA Growing up undocumented was tough. I remember always trying to hide my “Mexican vaccine” (i.e., the vaccine that is typically used in Mexico against tuberculosis, but not in the United States) because people would ask me if I… Read More ›
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Hear from the Producer and Director of unseen, a Documentary Film about an Aspiring Social Worker, Navigating Life as a Blind Undocumented Immigrant
unseen is a new documentary film about Pedro, an aspiring social worker navigating life as a blind undocumented immigrant. The film highlights important issues at the intersection of immigration, disability, and mental health. The producers of the film describe, “Most… Read More ›