ONE OF YOUR PEOPLE PROJECT | GEAR UP WASHINGTON
ABOUT GEAR UP: GEAR UP Washington's goal is to increase the number of students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary programs. These college conversations were coordinated by Mt. Vernon's GEAR UP program.
ABOUT THE PANELISTS: The panelists are students at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. They are peer mentors who support GEAR UP Washington students.
QUICK CLIPS
Victor offers words of wisdom to his younger self
Why Marilin wishes she was more confident in high school
Beatriz's classroom struggles helped her learn how to take care of herself
Carla didn't appreciate the value of community college
Eileen believes you ARE deserving and worthy of your dreams
Susan realizes she needs to put herself and her dreams first
College Conversation Clips
Beatriz Morales
Hometown: Brewster, Washington
High School: Pateros High School
College: Western Washington University
Year in College: Class of 2021
Major: Biology major with an emphasis in cell and molecular biology
Beatriz's Places: Compass 2 Campus, SACNAS, MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan), and PWA club (Professional Womens Association)
First-Generation: Yes
Reach out to Beatriz by email: morabea14@gmail.com
Watch Beatriz's full College Conversation: Watch Here
Carla Carvallo
Hometown: Sammamish, Washington
High School: Eastlake High School
College: Western Washington University
Year in College: Class of 2021
Major: Sociology/Social Studies BA
Carla’s Places: Compass 2 Campus, FACET (family & community engaged teaching) scholar
Reach out to Carla on Instagram @_carlacarvallo_
Watch Carla's full College Conversation: Watch Here
Eileen Lee
Hometown: Camas, Washington
High School: Camas High School
College: Western Washington University
Year in College: Class of 2021
Major: Design
Eileen’s Places: WWU Glee Club, Compass 2 Campus
First Gen?: Yes
Reach out to Eileen on Instagram: @eileeniebeanie
Watch Eileen's full College Conversation: Watch here
Marilin Griego
Hometown: Olympia, WA
High School: Pope John Paul II
College: Western Washington University
Year in College: Class of 2021
Major: Human Services with a minor in Education and Social Justice.
Marilin’s Places: Ethnic Student Center, Compass 2 Campus, and classes.
First-Gen?: Yes
Reach out to Marilin on Instagram: @mxrigb
Watch Marilin's full College Conversation here: Watch Here
Victor Gonzalez
Hometown: Tepic Nayarit (Mexico), but currently living in Mount Vernon Washington
High School: Mount Vernon High School class of 2014
College: Western Washington University
Year in College: Class of 2021
Major: Sociology/Social Studies (I aspire to be a high school teacher in Mount Vernon)
Victor’s Places: Blue group, North 2 Western, and Compass 2 Campus.
First Generation Student: Yes
Reach out to Victor on Instagram @thePhoto_G
Watch Victor's full College Conversation: Watch here
Susan Duong
Hometown: Lynnwood, Washington
High School: Mariner High School
College: Western Washington University
Year in College: Class of 2021
Major: Special Education and Elementary Dual Endorsement
Susan’s Places: Compass 2 Campus, Family and community engaged teaching FACET
First Generation Student: Yes
Reach out to Susan on Instagram @suenailedit_
Watch Susan's full College Conversation: Watch Here
Celina Espinoza
Hometown: Burlington, Washington
High School: Burlington-Edison High School
Year In College: Class of 2021
Major: Secondary Education with an endorsement in Physical Education and Health
Celina’s Places: Compass 2 Campus, MISO: Mixed Identity Student Organization, MEChA: Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx, Future Woodring Scholars (First year Interest Group), Ethnic Student Center
First Generation Student: Yes
Reach out to Celina on Instagram: @celina_espinoza_
Watch Celina's full College Conversation: Watch Here
Zion Gemechu
Hometown: Bellevue, Washington
High School: Newport High School
College: Western Washington University
Year in College: Class of 2022
Major: Psychology
Zion’s Places: Ethnic Student Center, Black Student Union, African Caribbean Club, Latinx Student Union, Compass to Campus, a range of other events
First Generation Student: Yes
Reach out to Zion on Instagram: @ziongemechu
Watch Zion's full College Conversation: Watch Here
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