Juan

Written By Jennifer Meresman

“We created a family and made sure everyone was doing what they needed to do.”

Juan graduated in Spring 2018 with a concentration in science before transferring to UIC to major in biology. A first-generation college student, he left high school before returning to earn his diploma at an alternative school, then pressed on to higher education. He credits his persistence in college to the strong connections he built through student organizations, as well as the support he found in resources like the Wellness Center, student clubs, and his peers.

Topics Addressed

(All timestamps are linked in the YouTube comments.)

  • Intro & Background 0:00

  • Your Big "WHY" 1:57

  • Picking a Major 4:14

  • Staying Motivated & Connected to Big "WHY" 5:34

  • Overview of Supports Used 6:28

  • Resources & Supports: Wellness Center 7:24

  • Resources & Supports: Clubs & Orgs 9:05

  • Resources & Supports: Peers 10:32

  • How would you define success? 11:53

  • What is the purpose of a college education? 13:02

  • Message to Students 14:09

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