At our first retreat, we were asked to share personal experiences that shaped who we are. I did not expect to open up that day; I don’t like to speak... [Read more]
I was like the lotus seed, needing a specific environment to grow
A couple of weeks ago, we attended a workshop focused on mental health. The goal was to grind the outer layer of a lotus seed, providing it with the right... [Read more]
It gave me a space where I could just reflect and feel safe...
The workshop that stood out to me the most was the one we had the week after the inauguration. It stuck with me because it gave me a space where... [Read more]
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]
My participation in SAF also had a profound impact on me personally.
During my time with SAF, one of the biggest issues that was revealed to me was Wendy's refusal to sign the Fair Food Program (FFP). The FFP is a program... [Read more]
US citizenship is based on luck.
My mother wanted to be a teacher. She loved school and learning, but in Mexico, her parents couldn’t afford to send her beyond the sixth grade. She was a derived US... [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]
Who am I? What am I doing here?
At 22, I’m a proud graduate of Campbell University with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish, a reflection of my deep connection to my Colombian roots. Growing up as a second-generation... [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]
"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]
La Cucaracha, La Cucaracha!
I cannot be the only one that is in disbelief that we are halfway through our ITF summer, right? Time surely flies when you’re having fun. But you know what... [Read more]