Balancing Work Study and School
Being a FGLI (first-generation, low-income) student, I knew that I was going to have to find work whenever I arrived at Tufts. Work study has been very…
Hi y'all, I am a senior majoring in Education and CSHD (Child Study and Human Development). Born in Mexico City, I grew up in Dallas, TX and I'm still figuring out how to survive in the cold. On campus, I am a part of United for Immigrant Justice (UIJ) and Encendido, Tufts only Latin dance team. I hope to share my experiences and reflections as I explore various aspects of my identity as a first-gen, low-income student at Tufts.
Being a FGLI (first-generation, low-income) student, I knew that I was going to have to find work whenever I arrived at Tufts. Work study has been very…
It was my sophomore fall when I got my first plant for my dorm. I had heard from a lot of upper classmen about how they were ‘plant moms’ or they loved…
Before coming to Tufts, I would say that I was a very shy person that avoided confrontation and would keep quiet about things that bothered…
As a junior this year, I have been reflecting on my growth, both as a person and as a student at Tufts. I think the best reflection of this growth can…
I am a FirstGen student because neither of my parents attended a four-year university in the United States. A big FirstGen narrative is “having done it…