Hi everyone! My name is Kenly Montes. I am a Latina born from immigrant parents. My dad was born and raised in Zacatecas and my mom in Guerrero. Two small... [Read more]
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Magnolia's Journey
After graduating with a Bachelor's in Mathematics and Biology, along with a minor in Art and Chemistry, I found myself facing my first summer without academic commitments. I decided to... [Read more]
ITF Charlas 2025
Join us for an Into the Fields virtual information session to learn more about our summer paid internship, Into the Fields. Click below to access the virtual session: Jan. 30th... [Read more]
Hello! My name is Ashley Nuñez-Saenz. I'm currently a junior double majoring in Political Science and Science, Technology and Society, as well as an Environmental Science minor at North Carolina... [Read more]
The reason I decided to apply to be a SOL intern
Holaaa! My name is Liz Sarabia and I am a first generation student at North Carolina State University! I am currently double majoring in Criminology & Political Science with a... [Read more]
The Roots of My Journey: From NYC to North Carolina
Written by: Melanie Cabrero The busy streets of New York City, the subway rides that once filled me with fear, the public schools that shaped my way of thinking, and... [Read more]
Connecting the Next Generation of Leaders to the Power of Labor Organizing
On Labor Day we honor and recognize the labor movement in our country. It is an opportunity to reflect on and pay tribute to workers who have helped this country... [Read more]
"We need more doctors, nurses, and dentists that speak the language of the underserved"
Now that I have completed the Into the Fields internship, I am now more informed about the issues surrounding preventative care. At the NC Farmworkers Project (NCFWP), we have coordinated... [Read more]
I am glad to be part of one of the many programs that serves the farm worker community and recognizes their struggles as strengths.
Working with the South Carolina Migrant Education Program (Migrant Ed) has reinforced some privileges that I have taken for granted. Every day since I started this internship has been memorable... [Read more]
Farmworker Generosity
A memorable day that has stayed with me ever since was when I was visiting a new camp house with my advisor, Maria. This was only my second week of... [Read more]
From ROTC to Public Health: A Journey of Service & Advocacy
My name is Kétlye Gurrola and I'm from Fayetteville, NC. I am a recent graduate of East Carolina University with a major in Public Health. I grew up in a... [Read more]
Into the Fields Virtual Charla #3 and #4
Join us for a live informative session about our paid summer internship - Into the Fields. Program staff and alumni will be available to share more details about the program,... [Read more]