About This Episode
Season 2. Episode 8.
Undocumented youth in the United States face many challenges in the education system such as the lack of financial aid, resources, and institutional regulations that discourage and constrain them from pursuing higher education. About 5 to 10% of undocumented students pursue higher education, and far fewer successfully graduate with a degree.
This week, Alyssa sat down with Jessica Marquez, a first-generation student who obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of California, Riverside. And is almost finished with her Master’s in Public Administration. They discuss the barriers that undocumented students face while receiving their education as well as what can be done to better support students on campus. To hear more, tune in to this week’s episode of Education Chat.
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Education Chat tells the stories of students in the Inland Empire by cultivating meaningful discussions about lived experiences, successes, and opportunities for growth. Join GIA Interns Alysha Paulino and Alyssa Silva as they engage in candid conversations with students throughout the region. The show is produced by Growing Inland Achievement, a collective impact organization in the Inland Empire with a mission to increase economic prosperity in the region by increasing educational attainment.
