I struggle knowing where I fit into these cultures
I am a first-generation college student majoring in Psychology, set to graduate in the spring! I came to Seattle Pacific University as a...
The most important thing was I learned to accept myself.
I grew up in a different kind of household, where things could have been better. My father acted in very controlling ways. My parents had...
I’ve kept on going
My name is Rachel and I am 21 years old from Costa Mesa, California. I’m majoring in English because I love analyzing ideas, talking with...
It’s me who gets to decide who I am
I feel like I’ve definitely grown since my middle school days and I see a lot of change in myself from before I came to the U.S. to now...
The reason why I keep going
When other people see me, they only see the surface, the shy and quiet person I portray. I have immediate family and a small group of...
I hope to grow in this way
Growing up in a firm, Catholic family holds strong expectations. That being said, I try my hardest to meet those expectations. I strive...