Hispanic Stereotypes In Education

Like many students from Hispanic or Latino heritage, I will be a first generation university student. In my household, higher education was not a possibility for my parents. My mother’s highest education was a high school diploma, and my father’s was middle school. So here I am; in over my head, trying to navigate a system that no one in my sphere of influence has ever navigated before, yet this has never stopped me from my pursuit of college. In doing this, I will further my education, have financial stability, and aid communities.
Throughout my high school career, I was doubted by many. Typical Hispanic stereotypes surrounded me. Many thought I would not graduate on time just as my brother or not graduate at all. Several of my female friends