OUR VOICES
Student commentary pieces about
the policy issues that matter the most to us.
How Doubling the Pell Grant Can Make Life Easier for College Students
California Community College Students Deserve More Support: How You Can Help!
The Troubling Normalization of Food and Housing Insecurity Among Low-income College Students
Set Up to Fail: The Reality of Housing Insecurity Amongst College Students
College Students in Bakersfield Struggle to Keep Secure Housing
How To Improve On Campus MH Services Op-Ed
If I Were A College President
How Scholarship Displacement Affected Me
Recent Posts
The reality of studying in a loud hispanic household full of different characters.😅That’s also the sound of a hardworking mom who got me to where I am today!🫶
Who else can relate? 🫣Let us know in the comments!👇🏼😬
#hispanicsbelike #nationalhispanicheritagemonth #growinguphispanic #collegelife ...
🎉 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 🌟! Join us in recognizing the incredible contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities to education 📚🎓. Let's #EmbraceDiversity, inspire future leaders, and support higher education opportunities for all! 🌍✨
How do you show up embracing your culture to institutions of higher education?
#HispanicHeritageMonth ...
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to remember those we have lost and to bring attention to the importance of utilizing hotlines during a crisis.
Let’s introduce students to hotlines they have access to. Let’s normalize seeking out help when needed.
These are only a couple of hotlines for crisis response, share another resource in the comments below 👇🏼
#suicideprevention #suicidepreventionmonth #suicideaware ...
🎓🌟 Don’t give up this semester, students! 💪📚 Embrace the challenges, conquer your goals, and shine bright! ✨🌈 #NeverGiveUp #StayMotivated #StudentLife #SemesterGoals #SuccessAhead #KeepPushing #YouCanDoIt #RiseAndGrind #BelieveInYourself #DreamBig ...
🎉 We are launching a new campaign in LA County to reengage students back to a higher education! LA County residents can now schedule an appointment with a Comeback Navigator if they need support to re-enroll, or enroll for the first time to get that college education! 🎓 Link in bio!
Please tag or share this post with friends who could benefit and reignite their higher education journey! 🎓
#lacollegecomeback
#lagoesback2school
#LosAngelesStudents ...
🌟 Calling all students of color in California! 🌟 Join the FIERCE Student Fellowship and make a real impact on education policy! 💪✨
📚 Advocate for equitable funding
🗣️ Attend advocacy trainings
💰 Receive $3,000 stipend
🌟 Build your leadership skills
Apply now! Deadline: Sept 22, 2023. 👉 Link in bio! #FIERCEFellowship @edtrustwest
Tag someone you want to share this opportunity with!
#EducationAdvocacy #StudentLeadership 🎓✨ ...