Advocating for Institutional Debt Reform and Financial Freedom As a current college undergraduate, I find myself constantly in a state of fight or flight as the financial burden of staying in school increases. With each passing semester, the weight of...
Higher Education and The Importance of Map As a senior at Loyola University Chicago and a first-generation college student, I deeply understand the transformative power of education. My grandparents were denied the opportunity to attend college due to segregation and...
The Importance of College Access and Equitable Funding As a first-generation American and college graduate, I deeply understand the significance of a college education. My parents and I believed that education would be transformative, opening doors to career opportunities and...
The Cost of Clarity: Navigating Transparency at Denver University In the bustling environment of Denver University, I find myself navigating financial uncertainties as a first-year student. As a low-income, first-generation individual, the weight of tuition fees and unforeseen expenses looms...
Navigating the Student Debt Crisis: A Call for Action Student debt has become an entrenched feature of the modern educational landscape, casting a shadow over the dreams and aspirations of countless students. Once considered a gateway to personal and professional...
Creating Equity in Higher Education: A Call for Comprehensive Support Systems In the evolving landscape of higher education, the projected shift toward people of color becoming the new majority in education and workforce settings brings with it a responsibility to...
Equitable and Quality Education for Everyone: Passing the New Deal for CUNY The New Deal for CUNY would provide students across New York City with the ability to receive an equitable, quality, and improved education, granting them proper counseling and...
Accessing Housing as a CUNY Student with a Single Parent As a student, I believe one of the most challenging and universally experienced hardships for people my age is food and housing insecurity. Fortunately, I have priority access to on-campus...
Navigating Obstacles in My College Pursuits As an immigrant in the United States with parents unfamiliar with the college application process, I took it upon myself to navigate through the complex procedures involved in applying to colleges, especially during the...
Support and Services New York City is renowned for its widespread young adult poverty issues. However, when people think of poverty, the image of put-together young adults aged 18-30 typically doesn’t come to mind. The reality is that due to...