By LUCY One of the key pieces of advice I received when I was applying to graduate school was the importance of finding a strong mentor that was going to support me, my goals and my work. Professors and fellow graduate… Read More ›
UndocuGrads: Stories of former and current undocumented grad students
Afterthoughts of an Undocumented Graduate Student
By KATY While drafting some ideas for this post I struggled to think about what advice I could possibly share without sounding too pessimistic or possibly discouraging undocumented students that are interested in applying to graduate school. I tried very… Read More ›
UndocuScholarship: Check out the work of formerly/currently undocumented scholars!
My Undocumented Life and UndocuPhDs have partnered to curate a list of publications that are written by currently or formerly undocumented folks. This is a growing list that includes books, dissertations/MA thesis, academic articles, chapters, and reports. You can find… Read More ›
Meet UndocuGrad Norma (Pursuing PhD in Clinical Psychology)
For today’s UndocuGrad Spotlight, we are excited to feature Norma’s experience and advice. Norma is currently a PhD candidate in Clinical Psychology and will graduate with an additional Masters in Theology. Norma M.A., arrived in the U.S. at the tender… Read More ›
Meet UndocuGrad Luz (M.A. in Education)
For this week’s UndocuGrad spotlight, we are excited to feature Luz’s experience and advice. Luz migrated to the US at the age of 14 years old and has navigated the higher educational system as an undocumented student without DACA. She… Read More ›
UndocuGrads Workshop: Learn How to Apply & Navigate Graduate School as an Undocumented Student
We are excited to share a video recording of the brief presentation that we gave at the start of the workshop. See video below. On May 16, 2020, we hosted the UndocuGrads Virtual Workshop where we discussed key information and… Read More ›
The Reflections of an Unconquered Voice: A Dreamer’s Voyage
By EMELIN Pursuing a master’s degree, while working full-time as a Dreamer, is no easy feat. Each morning, I wake up fearful, knowing that today may be the last day of my life as I know it. If the Trump administration… Read More ›
On Applying to Graduate School while Undocumented: A Half-Essay, Half Advice List
By RAMON I have known I wanted to be an academic ever since I started college, but the dream had never felt so real – or so unreachable – as when I visited Columbia University during the summer prior to my… Read More ›
Your existence is worth more than a piece of paper
By PRATISHTHA Monday to Friday – ironed uniform, polished black shoes, heavy book bag, and two meticulously parted braids; it was a routine until the automatic glass doors of Dulles International Airport opened to an English slang that was new… Read More ›
Making Your Way into a Graduate Program
By FRIDA This roadmap is intended for undocumented undergraduates who are interested in learning more about the graduate school application process. I created this mini roadmap after having gone through the process myself two years ago. I also want to take… Read More ›