[by: Anonymous] I wouldn’t say the experience changed who I am at my core, but it did make me appreciate how diverse connections can be. I talk to people wherever I go anyway it’s just my personality but learning how to create a community when there isn’t a clear one made me more intentional about…Continue Reading Finding Belonging Without a Map
[by: Anonymous] I try to remind myself that it’s okay to tell people that I need help. One of the biggest challenges I faced during my transition to college was attending community college during the COVID-19 pandemic. I had just begun my second year when the lockdown forced all classes to move online. I originally…Continue Reading The Road To Graduation: A Transfer Experience
[by: Minh Nguyen] For me, overcoming my self-imposed limits didn’t just bring lifelong friendships and connections; it also inspired me to challenge myself further. I’ve taken on roles as an instructional assistant and researcher, forming meaningful relationships in those new communities. Immigrating to America at fourteen was a monumental leap out of my comfort zone…Continue Reading The Journey of Growth and My Sense of Belonging