Why I Chose STEM - Armando Quintero, 16
I was embarrassed. From time to time conversations came up about favorite shows that my friends were watching. None of them were into the...
LATINO COMMUNITY STAGE
Perspective Matter
Often times great advice, even when brief, can have lasting effects that shape how we think & what we do - especially when relatable! We own new perspectives when we deeply contemplate what words mean for us & how we can replicate them in our own way.
The power of words can spark new ideas, encouragement, & strength. For these reasons, we asked LCS community members to share the best advice they’ve ever owned.
These are their words.
Latino/a Students
What is Freedom?
What do you want out of life? Is it what other people want? Is it what other people have? It’s so easy to want, dream, and desire. There...
Shy and Also Courageous - Lizette Martinez
We ease our way into comfy comfort zones and nettle under metaphoric warm covers telling ourselves, “I’m not ready”, or “I shouldn’t say...
Love Music and Music Will Love You Back - Amanda Guerrero
The best advice I’ve ever owned is “Love music and music will love you back”. My music teacher said this to our class several times, but...
Self-imposed Chains - Carmen Machado
How familiar are you with Plato’s Allegory of the Cave? If you’re not, picture a dark cave with chained prisoners inside. They’re facing...
On The Other Side of Fear - Liz Villanueva, 28
God is sneaky. He put everything amazing and truly worth having on the other side of fear. It’s no accident that the most amazing things...
They Stole My Identity - Donovan Garcia, 22
When I was in high school I didn't know where I belonged. I chased the person I thought I needed to be and lost a true sense of the real me.
Footprints All Over The World - Lucy Arellano, 21
I finally figured out my purpose in life! This is a huge deal for me because I struggled with this for so long. I thought about it all...
Doing High School The WRONG Way - Mateo Arce, 21
Everyone was laughing as the crowd began to gather quickly. After almost choking, everyone high-fived him again and again as phones...
Why AP Classes Are Easier! - Jason Rodriguez, 16
My math teacher, Mr. Patterson walks up to me and tells me that I should be taking AP classes. I told him, no thanks. Why would I want to...
Learning How To Tell My Future - Salvador Santos, 20
My dad gave me advice that I will never forget. You're starting school next week right, he asked. “Yup, another year of torture”, I...
The Divided Self - Tanya Ramirez 24
Yes, no, maybe tomorrow? I still have the weekend, right? I can start reviewing today, but why overdo it? My thoughts raced to opposite...
The Great American Escape: For My Futuro - Antonio Thomas, 22
We're programed to buy stuff! Almost like robots, because we do it automatically without thinking! The American dream is not what we...
Learning To Be Fearless,...Kind Of - Antonio Martinez 26
Experiences are like pieces to puzzles we call life. Each experience, book we read, talk with mom or dad, and lesson learned at school is...
The Way The World Works - Lionel Baez, 20
People lie, cheat, and steal. They shoot, kill, abuse, and destroy lives forever. People quickly choose sides and divide into rivaled...
The Value of Time - Lucas Acosta, 19
My dad always finished his talks with me by saying, “miremos”, meaning, “we will see”. It was my cue to put my head down gently, say...
Why Money buys Happiness! -Bobby Santana, 24
I'd say that spending money is my favorite thing to do. It’s fun, really easy to do, and it feels amazing! Here’s my conviction: Money...
Aiming for a UC - Patricia Cervantes, 18
I’ve had an amazing teacher. Mrs. V. started to talk to me about life after high school when I was in my freshmen year. I knew that I...
Confessions of a Bad Test Taker - Cynthia Soto, 22
Oh my god! I’m the last one and I have more questions to go! The situation was always the same. When time was almost up, I began to...
An Open Letter To An Absent Teacher! - Leslie Salazar, 17
I get it, many students are bad, disrespectful, and simply don't care! Some sleep, text, talk, and daydream while you try to prepare them...
A Fairytale Life - Samantha Escalante - 17
I started off with princess. In my heart and mind, I wanted to be a princess when I grew up. That was going to be my career somehow. To...
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