There are several things I wish someone would've told me when I started my college career three years ago. Today, I am sharing with them you as you take another step closer to your college degree.
E M B R A C E yourself and your story. Owning the story of how you got to this country will liberate you and motivate you to keep going when things get hard.
Protect your mental health like your parents have protected you. A unhealthy lifestyle could lead you the dark places you've been to before. Take care of yourself so you can achieve all of your goals.
T R A V E L! Whether is to another state or a study abroad program. Do your research and do it. We deserve those experiences as much as everyone else.
There will be nights that you need to rant about how shitty it is to be …show more content…
Our parents don't always have the connections to get us internships or jobs. Therefore, it is up to you to make your network as big as you can.
It is not your responsibility to represent or speak for all us. There is too much pressure added to our lives already to carry the pressure of being the spokesperson for a community of 11 million immigrants. But, do love and advocate your community however you wish to do so.
T H I N K B I G! See yourself as a CEO, doctor, governor, entrepreneur, professor, etc. You're current status will try to hold you back, but you've got to keep fighting. You belong in those positions and spaces. An entire community is eager to see you succeed.
Allow yourself to live. I know most of your energy is devoted to being a FT student working either one or three jobs. Going out may not always be what you want to do, but you're young and you deserve to let loose and have fun too.
I'm proud of you! I know it wasn't easy to be where you are right now or maybe you're not where you wish you were, but you are still standing. Life has placed thousands of obstacles in your path, yet you're still reaching for your goals. Don't stop
E M B R A C E yourself and your story. Owning the story of how you got to this country will liberate you and motivate you to keep going when things get hard.
Protect your mental health like your parents have protected you. A unhealthy lifestyle could lead you the dark places you've been to before. Take care of yourself so you can achieve all of your goals.
T R A V E L! Whether is to another state or a study abroad program. Do your research and do it. We deserve those experiences as much as everyone else.
There will be nights that you need to rant about how shitty it is to be …show more content…
Our parents don't always have the connections to get us internships or jobs. Therefore, it is up to you to make your network as big as you can.
It is not your responsibility to represent or speak for all us. There is too much pressure added to our lives already to carry the pressure of being the spokesperson for a community of 11 million immigrants. But, do love and advocate your community however you wish to do so.
T H I N K B I G! See yourself as a CEO, doctor, governor, entrepreneur, professor, etc. You're current status will try to hold you back, but you've got to keep fighting. You belong in those positions and spaces. An entire community is eager to see you succeed.
Allow yourself to live. I know most of your energy is devoted to being a FT student working either one or three jobs. Going out may not always be what you want to do, but you're young and you deserve to let loose and have fun too.
I'm proud of you! I know it wasn't easy to be where you are right now or maybe you're not where you wish you were, but you are still standing. Life has placed thousands of obstacles in your path, yet you're still reaching for your goals. Don't stop