By ROBERT W. FERNANDEZ Growing up undocumented is a difficult and constant internal struggle, but you have to remember that you are not alone in this. One of the most important things you can do as an undocumented immigrant is to… Read More ›
Navigating college
My Experience as a DACAmented College Student
By ASHER GRANT Being the first in my family to go to a university in the U.S. meant that I had to figure most things out as I went along. The first few weeks in college was like drinking from a… Read More ›
Undocumented Summer Intensive Transfer Experience Program: Open to undocumented high school seniors
By CAROLINA VALDIVIA The University of California in Los Angeles’ Center for Community College Partnerships (CCCP) is hosting a free three-day residential program where students will learn how to navigate the community college system in order to successfully transfer to a… Read More ›
Pursuing an education: Ismael’s experience and advice
By ISMAEL MURILLO My life as an immigrant has been overwhelming in many different ways, therefore I feel that I have to share my story. Being an immigrant I can help others through my own experiences by giving examples of my personal social… Read More ›
Breaking The Mold
By RODRIGO AVELAR There are experiences in this world that we cannot learn from merely reading text books and sitting in lectures – at times it requires us to get involved and truly embrace what this life has to offer. With… Read More ›
“I Am My Language”: Navigating College as a First Generation Undocumented Student
By ALFREDO GARCIA As first generation Latino college students, in the American education system we are taught things which many times contradict the world from which we come from, our customs or our beliefs. With its emphasis on individualism the system… Read More ›
Professors as Personal Champions
By JAIRO LEON We overcome incredible obstacles as undocumented students to arrive at the university. Admission is certainly a high achievement, but it also sets off a new range of challenges. How do I access financial resources? What must I do… Read More ›
Webinar: Back to School – Resources for Undocumented Students and Educators
By CAROLINA VALDIVIA United We Dream is hosting a free webinar for undocumented students and educators! In this webinar, you will learn about the resources that the DREAM Educational Empowerment Program (DEEP) has created to help undocumented students and educators. DEEP seeks to… Read More ›
Advice for Incoming Community College Students
By RACHEL FREEMAN Your community college is looking forward to seeing you. Here are some tips to help you have a successful first semester. 1) Meet with your academic advisor: Ask your advisor what courses to take. If you are thinking about graduating… Read More ›
