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Transitioning to UCLA as a first generation college student was nothing less than intimidating because I felt I had to not only navigate this institution without the guidance of my family, but do it entirely on my own. After joining Hermanas I realized that this couldn’t be any further from true. My strength comes from the people I surround myself with; the women who have already been through it and can understand and validate all the emotions that come with the struggles. I love Hermanas because being surrounded by intelligent, motivated, hard working, ambitious, and passionate women constantly inspires and uplifts me, even on days I feel discouraged or questioning myself. The relentless positive energy you all bring to my life grounds and reminds me of who who we are. I remember this is bigger than just ourselves as we’re constantly breaking barriers and resisting the institutional oppression that has and continues to keep people like us out of these spaces. It also reminds me how lucky I am to have these role models, especially in older hermanas, because there were women before us who didn’t have the same privilege; they didn’t have these spaces to provide them with the guidance, support, and friendships that I have found in all of you. There were women who practically did have to do it entirely on their own. I find my strength in all of you.
Betsy Sanchez Briones
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