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It might sound cheesy and I know many people say this but family to me is truly one of the most important aspects in my life and is the reason why I am the person who I am today. I am incredibly thankful to say I got to spend this past summer with both my family back at home/Mexico and my HaU family. From working at Seas Café with other Hermanas and my Big to taking classes with my other Hermanas. Going to Pico to see Gerardo Ortiz, Regulo Caro, Pancho Barrazao, and T3R Elemento and having a beach social with HU de CSUN where I almost lost my sunglasses but once again my Hermana had my back and found them lol I also got to spend more time with one of my closest cousins who I don’t have as much time to see during the school year because of my limited visits home. I also went to Mexico, watched my parents finally get married after 25 yrs. and share the moment with family I do not get to see all the time but still am very close to. The flight back was interesting because I had to manage seven of us (never flying with so many people again) in checking in and getting us all on board on time. I wouldn’t have spent my Summer any other way and am glad I have two support systems that will fill what the other is lacking. I miss summer and cannot wait to see what next summer will have in store for me.
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“Are you still in school?”
“Are you sure you’re going back to UCLA??” “You’re really still in school? Wow who knew..” The weeks leading up to my third year were filled with these types of questions heading my way. Honestly, it made me angry, discouraged, tired, and overall frustrated that people doubted that I was still going back to college. Of course everyone has their own reasons for taking time off and they are reasons one should never feel ashamed of. However, when these things are assumed from people around me, professionals, former teachers, loved ones it takes a little bit out of me each time I get asked. It created self doubt within myself as I was heading into my junior year of college. Was I ready for another year? Why was everyone asking? Why did people assume I would take time off or drop out? Do they know something I don’t? Do I not look like a college student? Although it created frustration within me, it also created some sort of fire to just want to prove everyone wrong. And I guess looking into it, yeah it would have been reasonable for me to take time off due to the fact that there were and are things going on in my life outside of school. But one thing I am ABSOLUTELY looking forward to is the look on everyone’s faces when I complete this year. There’s so many things to look forward to and even though it's only week 2 as I write this, I already know that I will finish this year where I want to be. So yeah. I’m looking forward to just simply DOING this year. To finishing my classes with the grades I promised myself I would get. To finishing the year with having applied to as many summer programs as I could regardless if I get in or not. To successfully balancing school, work, Hermanas, and this wack disease that takes so much from me. To spending time with my Hermanas and helping create comfortable spaces that we deserve at this institution. To hopefully going viral again on Twitter. to the many late night talks and laughs I will have with my friends. I’m looking forward to it all. Karla This summer I had the incredible opportunity of participating in a Medical Summer internship, where I mentored High School students aspiring to be professionals in the Medical Field. I have to say that this was one of the most eye opening and incredible summers I've had thus far. I was able to work one on one with a Pediatric Physician from La Clinica de La Raza in Oakland, which truly allowed me to ask questions and gain both hands on and verbal knowledge from a Latino already in the field. I learned: how to properly place an IV, how to intubate a patient, the different types of vaccines and how they are administered and became an expert on the lungs to present in during the cadaver lab. In addition to these things I learned, I got to work with an amazing team of both undergrads, and alum of different universities all aspiring to join the public health/medical field! It is a summer that I will definitely cherish and take with me as I continue my journey to becoming the professional I aspire to be! P.S If you all have any questions in regards to internships, specifically in the medical field, do not hesitate to ask! I would love to share my experiences with you all!
Evelyn Zamora It’s still so hard to believe that I am a junior at UCLA. I am very excited and scared for this year because there are a lot of new transitions for me. I am excited for steering, being academic chair, learning what happens behind the scenes and creating an environment that is welcoming and loving for our new and returning members. I am excited to be living in Westwood and not having to deal with LA traffic every day. But I also knew this year was going to be one of the most challenging yet, mostly because it’s my third year and I still haven’t declared my major. I continue to struggle with my math classes, and every year I keep telling myself that “next year will be better,” but honestly, so far it hasn’t been. I am a planner, so uncertainty gives me anxiety. Even when I’m watching a show or reading a book, I will look up the ending, I don’t know why but that’s how I am. So with that being said, I don’t know when I am declaring my major, I don’t know how this quarter will go. But honestly, it doesn’t matter how many people tell me “You’re not made for math” or “You should change your major” because I love my major and I’m going to stick to it. Mostly because I don’t know what else I could do, I don’t like reading, writing and not good at science. So I ask you all to please do the same, if you are passionate about something DON'T give up! This quarter has taught me to start embracing the unknown, be open to change and to be grateful.As you can probably tell, I’m stubborn when it comes to my goals and sometimes I can be too ambitious and then totally disregard what I’m actually capable of doing. Learning to put yourself first is very important, and it’s something I’m still working on but remember that your physical and mental well-being always come before school. Learning to adjust to new changes can also be difficult because most of the time we are not prepared for them, but it’s one of those things that just take time. It may sound cheesy but it’s true what they say and that is “Live in the moment.” Yes, school is a lot of work and it can get very stressful and overwhelming, but college is also an experience that we all have to enjoy. We’re all here for each other and I’m so grateful to be surrounded by ponderosas mujeres<3 So if you ever need someone to vent to, know that I’m always here for you. Thanks for giving me this safe space.
Heydy Everyone says that Hermanas Unidas is a home away from home and that one will find long-lasting friendships in this organization. Well, I’m sorry to say that I’m about to repeat the same exact thing. Growing up, I was surrounded by tres hermosas mujeres: my Mom & my two older sisters. Not only were they my ejemplos a seguir but they were my support system and my shoulder to cry on. Although I was overwhelmingly excited to attend UCLA during Fall of 2016, I was completely frightened to move away from what I consider to be my biggest rocks. My blood sisters may have not been able to come to UCLA with me but I’m thankful to say that I found a similar sense of family and support from my Hermanas at UCLA. Putting this video together during my third year in college made me realize how integral this organization has been to my college experience. It has strengthened my bonds with old friends, it has given me new friends, it has given me my Big, Twins, & Littles, it has given me study buddies, it has given me amazing traveling buddies, it has given me my roomates, it has given me a position in Steering, it has given me a space on campus, and the list goes on and on. I’m very grateful for all that HaU has given me & for that I can only say thank you and I love you all!!!
With much HaU Love, Teresa Duarte |
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