by Manvi Rajan Seth | Oct 30, 2020 | FLI Fridays
Q. Can you describe your background? My name is Victoria Bonilla (she/they) but I go by Vicki. I’m a low-income/daughter of immigrants third year in the College double majoring in Anthropology and Critical Race and Ethnic Studies. I grew up in Houston (Coahuiltecan...
by Manvi Rajan Seth | Oct 23, 2020 | FLI Fridays
Ireri Rivas, Director of Student Support Services, nurtures a supportive environment to enhance personal, professional and social experiences of the UChicago FLI community members. She highlights the diversity of FLI students and encourages them to find spaces that...
by Manvi Rajan Seth | Oct 16, 2020 | FLI Fridays
Q. What is your background and what are you involved in at the university? A. Hi! My name is Alex Duarte and I am a 3rd year Computational and Applied Math major from the small town of Douglas, Arizona. On campus I work as student coordinator for the CCSS, am a lead...
by Manvi Rajan Seth | Oct 9, 2020 | FLI Fridays
Lauren Beard, a third-year doctoral student at the University of Chicago Department of Sociology, actively contributes to national and campus-based initiatives for FLI students. She reflects on her identities and encourages fellow members of the FLI community to...
by Manvi Rajan Seth | Oct 2, 2020 | FLI Fridays
Janiel Santos is a Master of Public Policy (MPP) candidate at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. Sharing her experiences as a first-generation student, she encourages incoming FLI students to seek spaces and mentors that celebrate FLI identities...