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

How Doubling the Pell Grant Can Make Life Easier for College Students

For low-income students, choosing the right college or university is often decided by how much money they will give us.
California Community College Students Deserve More Support: How You Can Help!

California Community College Students Deserve More Support: How You Can Help!

              By Changemakers Student Advocacy Fellow Veronica Liu College: University of California, San Diego
The Troubling Normalization of Food and Housing Insecurity Among Low-income College Students

The Troubling Normalization of Food and Housing Insecurity Among Low-income College Students

College students today are in a daily battle with the high costs of pursuing higher education, causing many to face
Set Up to Fail: The Reality of Housing Insecurity Amongst College Students

Set Up to Fail: The Reality of Housing Insecurity Amongst College Students

Housing insecurity and homelessness amongst college students are more prevalent than ever. According to the 2019 #RealCollege annual survey conducted
College Students in Bakersfield Struggle to Keep Secure Housing

College Students in Bakersfield Struggle to Keep Secure Housing

In many parts of Bakersfield, we see homeless people push shopping carts and hold cardboard signs on street medians. Sometimes,
How To Improve On Campus MH Services Op-Ed

How To Improve On Campus MH Services Op-Ed

By Nathen Ortiz As a first-generation college student, I experienced many emotions as I prepared for my first year of
If I Were A College President

If I Were A College President

By Dixie Samaniego There are many college affordability challenges that must be addressed for our students today. If I were
How Scholarship Displacement Affected Me

How Scholarship Displacement Affected Me

By Celeste Rojas Scholarship displacement impacts students who depend on financial aid like me. Scholarship displacement is the term used

We know there is a lot of uncertainty and anxiety floating around right now, but with your ideas and perspective you can help us make a difference and fight for equity in the next two years. @socalcan centers and leads with student voices. By taking this SHORT STUDENT SURVEY you will help us identify what barriers students face in higher-education and what are the most pressing issues that need to be addressed through policy & advocacy. ⁠

You MUST be a current student in a California college or university (CCC, CSU, UC or private) or have graduated in the year 2022 or after to take this survey. Everyone who is eligible and submits a survey before it closes on November 6th will be entered to a raffle for a chance to win one of multiple $50 gift cards. ⁠

Click the link in bio to learn more and to take the survey or visit bit.ly/24psurvey ⁠

#Advocacy #PolicyAgenda #TogetherWeCAN #SoCalCAN
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That feeling when you and your best friends just voted! 🎉🗳️✨
Today is Election Day! Remember you can drop off your completed mail ballot at a Ballot Box or a participating Vote Center. If you were not able to register by the deadline you can still vote! Same-Day Voting is available at select locations.

Esa sensación cuando tú y tus mejores amigos acaban de votar! 🎉🗳️✨

¡Hoy es el día de las elecciones! Recuerde que puede dejar su boleta por correo en un Buzón de Entrega de Boleta Electoral
o en un Centro de Votación participante. Si no pudiste registrarte antes de la fecha límite, ¡aún puedes votar! La Votación El Mismo Día está disponible en ubicaciones selectas.

#SomosElVoto #WeAreCA #TuVozTuVoto #LatinoVotes
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Do you know what makes people powerful? Voting! 🗳️✨ Tomorrow is Election Day. Let’s make our voices heard and take action together! 💪🎉
For more voter information, click the link in our bio. 🔗

¿Sabes qué hace a las personas poderosas? ¡Votar! 🗳️✨Mañana es el Día de Elección. ¡Hagamos oír nuestras voces y actuemos juntos! 💪🎉

Para más información sobre votación, haz clic en el enlace en nuestra biografía. 🔗

#SomosElVoto #WeAreCA #TuVozTuVoto #LatinoVotes
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Early in-person voting started on October 26th! Over 4 million Californians have already cast their vote. Get ready to make your voice count! 🙌🗳️💥

For more on early voting and Vote-by-Mail Ballot drop-off locations click the link in our bio 🔗

La votación anticipada en persona comienza mañana, 26 de octubre. Más de 4 millones de Californianos ya han enviado su voto.¡Prepárate para hacer oír tu voz! 🙌🗳️💥

Para más información sobre lugares para la votación temprana y la entrega de boletas de voto por correo haz clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía.🔗

#SomosElVoto #WeAreCA #TuVozTuVoto #LatinoVotes
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