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Originally from Medellin, Colombia,Additionally, Julian interpreted for awith work here at OSU where I wasJulian Valencia grew up in the D.C. area.professor doing research at Clinicaalways working between 20-40 hoursHe has been an active member of theLatina; spent a summer as an assis-a week.” Having accepted a positionLatino community since his first yeartant English teacher in a ESOL class forwith Teach for America in Miami,at OSU. As a member of the HispanicSomali refugees; and still volunteers forFlorida, Julian leaves OSU with a loveBusiness Student Organization, a rep-Third Hand, which teaches low incomefor his alma mater, “What makes OSUJulian Valenciaresentative of UCHO, and the presidentof the club sport wrestling team, Julianpeople how to repair their own bikesso that they can commute to schoolsuch a great is its size and academiccaliber.” To those just starting at OSU,Washington D.C.has poured himself into the universitywhile living in an environmentally con-Julian has some parting advice, “Go toB.A. in International Development,community. Additionally, Julian wasscious manner.every academic discussion that sparksEconomics, Spanishactive in the greater Columbus area,“I was able to do all of this despiteyour interest and ask questions. Go tovolunteering his time to interpret forbeing a low income, first generationorganization meetings whether theyan organization called Kid Save, whichcollege student coming from a singleare academic, athletic, political, orworked to get kids from Colombiaparent household,” Julian told ¿Quesocial, and I guarantee you you'll makeadopted by local Columbus families.Pasa, OSU? “I always balanced schoollifetime friends.”Brenda Vargas is proud to come frombecause of language barriers, my5 years in college I am graduating withan ordinary hard working Hispanicparents could not work in their pro-absolutely no debt.” Brenda notes thatfamily that migrated to America andfessions here… To see their daughterOSU offers so many resources, such assettled in south Texas in search of aenrolled in one the best universities inclinics on how to write resumes, tutorsbetter life. Leaving their occupations inthe U.S. is something they are definitelyfor every course, but maintains that theMexico to take jobs in Texas, Brenda’sproud of.”professors are the best part of going toBrenda Vargasparents wanted to give their familythe best opportunities they could. “IAlthough she worked a job duringher entire OSU career, Brenda completedOSU. By utilizing the resources here andworking hard, Brenda was able make theHouston, Texasremember just how proud my parentsher B.A. in five years. “Many Hispanicsmost of her time at OSU. “I would like forB.A. in International Studies with awere when I first moved here to go tohave the assumption that to attendanyone who reads this and is thinking ofminor in Businesscollege,” Brenda told ¿Qué Pasa, OSU?college you need to come from a well offattending college to remember that it“Even though I’m not a first genera-family, that’s not true.” Brenda told ¿Quedoesn’t matter where you come from; ittion college student, it is still a big deal;Pasa, OSU? “I am proud to say that afteronly matters where you’re going.”Luis Carbajal has been a Buckeye forPsi Lambda and through them I madeand getting published was my greatestseven years, first as an undergraduatefriends that will be with me for a lifetime.”achievement by far. It was such a longand now in graduate school. “I was ableAs an M.S. student, Luis was ablejourney and so much work. It feltto accomplish so much with all theto perform primary research andgreat having that first breakthroughresources that were available to me,” Luisanalysis that ultimately lead to thein understanding my research andtold ¿Qué Pasa, OSU? “I was involved incompletion of his degree. He creditsactually having positive results.” Credit,Luis Carbajalall parts of campus life and had a greattime whenever I wasn’t studying.” Whilehis advisor, Professor Jose Castro, forhis success, “His guidance and dedica-however, does not just go to Luis’program and advisors. “I have to thankMéxico, D.F., Mexicopursuing his studies, Luis sought outtion to my research made the differ-my family, especially my mother whoM.S. in Integrated Systems Engineeringstudent groups that shared both hisence.” Through these efforts, Luis washas always pushed me to do my bestinterests and passions. “I was able to findable to both complete his thesis andand my father whose spirit will alwaysa home with groups like SHPE and Alphaget published in his field. “My thesisbe with me.”Jaime Guajardo Jr. is a first generationresources without familial guidance,was electrifying and it cemented me ascollege graduate, but he is far from beingJaime excelled and has now completeda lifelong Buckeye fan.” The Buckeyesfinished with his education. “For manyhis M.S.W. in Social Work. “I am ecstaticwon that game 42-39. Thankful for allfirst-generation college students achiev-to have been granted the privilegedthe memories, Jaime still appreciates theing a B.A is their lifelong dream. However,opportunity to attend and graduatelove and support of his family most ofI think achieving a B.A is a stepping stone,from this amazing, diverse, and progres-all. I would like to thank all my family forJaime Guajardo Jr.and that they should strive to continueon to graduate education.” Though theysive university.”Though Jaime has many greatbeing so understanding, my wife Laura,and daughter Miranda for giving me theSan Juan, Texashad not been to college, Jaime’s parentsmemories, he notes that among hisinspiration support during my graduateM.S.W. in Social Workworked tirelessly to instill the importancebest are of the great rivalry betweeneducation,” Jaime told ¿Qué Pasa, OSU?of education in their children. WhileOSU and Michigan. “My best memory“Mom and Dad, thank you for all of thebeing a first generation college studentfrom OSU would have to be the Ohiosacrifices you have made so that myhad many challenges, including learningState vs. Michigan football game insiblings and I could have the opportunityhow to study, schedule, and locate2006. The atmosphere for that gameto obtain a college education.”26