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  • 5 Lessons I’ve Learned as a First-Generation Student

    ✨ Being a first-gen student hasn’t been easy, but it’s taught me lessons I’ll carry for life—like finding confidence in action, leaning on community, and embracing my journey as a superpower. If you’ve ever felt like you’re figuring things out… Continue reading

  • Embracing the First-Gen Journey

    Hi friends, welcome to my little corner of the internet! I’m Aileen, a proud first-generation Latina from Reno, Nevada, now pursuing my MBA at UNR. This blog is where I share the real ups and downs of being first-gen—figuring things… Continue reading