She takes joy being a first generation Latina college student.
Showing her familia que sí se puede.
Creating a college-bound culture within her familia.
Developing honor and confidence.

Being a first generation Latina college student
Is about making our familia proud—
letting them know their hard work para darnos un futuro mejor is paying off.
It’s showing the world that we can do it.

¡Si se puede!
Just keep going.

She also knows the pressure that comes with it.
The expectation to create a path for those who follow.
Feeling as though her familia’s future lies on her shoulders.

Being a first generation Latina college student
Isn’t just about beating the odds
and being the first to go to college—
Es más que eso.

It’s navigating a system that wasn’t created for us.
It’s the challenge of finding Latino mentors.
It’s advocating for ourselves and our education.
It’s educating ourselves about financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
It’s learning the difference between a major and a minor.
Es rompiendo barreras.

¡Si se puede!
Just keep going.

Being a first generation Latina college student
comes with a lot of responsibilities,
but it also comes with a lot of pride.

¡Si se puede!
You’re not alone.