Young Invincibles’ storytelling program provides a platform for young people to have their lived experiences heard. Young people are often excluded from the policymaking process, yet are widely impacted by the decisions of local and national lawmakers. YI ensures young people have seat at the table by sharing stories from those most impacted by health care, higher education, workforce, and financial policies. We work with young adults to share their personal accounts through op-eds and blogs, interviews with the media, and speaking engagements. Check out some of the stories below, and we hope you’ll be inspired to share your story with us here.
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Fighting for Opportunity: My Path to Oxford as a Student with Mental Illness
In late February, I was accepted into the University of Oxford. Half asleep in my dorm room bed, I was filled with shock and excitement as I read the congratulatory email. After two years of determination and hard work to...
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Making Sacrifices to Earn a College Degree
I finally achieved one of my biggest goals and walked the graduation stage last May earning my bachelor’s degree in social work from Colorado State University-Pueblo after what felt like a 10-year journey to accomplish. Three months shortly after having...
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Student-Parents Need Financial Support to Complete Their Higher Education
I take my eight-year-old daughter to school functions to ensure she sees what I’m doing and, hopefully, understands the value of getting an education. It’s important for me to have her be part of my higher education journey because she...
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Being A First-Time Parent and Going Back To School
Being a first-time parent can be a huge life adjustment even if you think you’re prepared for it. It’s been a year since I became a first-time mother and in every endeavor that I encounter, I have to make sure...