One FLI Trio with Mikala

One FLI Trio with Josue

Josue is a first-generation Latino student who moved from Houston, TX to attend Hamilton College as an economics major in upstate NY. Hear about his travels abroad, the importance of mentors in his journey, and how becoming a teaching assistant (TA) was a great exercise in personal growth. Josue also shares about internships and institutes that helped him on his journey into the finance industry in NYC.

One FLI Trio with Mikala

Mikala was raised in rural Indiana by her grandparents which had a tremendous impact on: her decision on how far from home she went for college, her transition to college, and even how she applied for financial aid. Discover how she managed all of this, explored via a study abroad trip and now works to supports students who were a lot like her.

One FLI Trio with Vince

Vince, a Californian, chose to stay in-state for his college education. With several options, learn why he chose UCSB for his pre-med education and find out about the great community he found there. Vince shares some of the resources he discovered that aid limited-income students with preparing for medical school.

One FLI Trio with Paloma

Paloma shares her journey as a Mexican-American going from a rural New Mexico high school to the Boston metro and Harvard University. Learn how she found out about enriching opportunities beyond her high school. Paloma shares how she managed both her social and academic transitions to college and which she found tougher. Paloma provides insights about the communities she’s become part of that have helped her succeed.

One FLI Trio with Gavin

Gavin left his Native-American community in Oklahoma to attend Columbia University in NYC. Learn about his transition from rural Oklahoma to The Big Apple. Discover how he navigated a challenging academic adjustment to college level work, found his community on campus, and explored his own heritage during a study abroad trip to Japan.