Jose from Wisconsin is #DREAMerOfTheDay studying at Eastern Connecticut State University “Higher ed is very important because it opens doors for us. DREAMers graduating from college and showing the country what we can do helps everyone" http://www.thedream.us/news/jose/
Gabriela UNT Dallasllas is our #DREAMerOfTheDay “I want my fellow undocumented students to know that we are not our legal status- it does not define us. With hard work, we all have the potential to be successful and contribute to this nation that is our home.” http://www.thedream.us/news/gabriela-2/
Exciting news! We've teamed up with Southern New Hampshire University to offer $20 million in scholarships with support from The Shapiro Foundation to reach 1,000 DACA students over the next five years. The program will offer full scholarships to pursue associate and bachelor’s degree programs through one of the university’s online programs. https://www.insidehighered.com/…/snhu-other-donors-guarante…
Jackie is studying at University of Houston and she is our #DREAMerOfTheDay “DACA has enabled me to pursue a higher education, apply for scholarships, and dream of one day repaying my family and this country for all the opportunities they have given me.” http://www.thedream.us/news/jackie/
Today's #DREAMerOfTheDay is Agnes from Hunter College in NY “Higher education access for DREAMers is essential to our society. Just because we do not have status does not prohibit us from having amazing ideas we can contribute to this country.” http://www.thedream.us/news/agnes-19-indonesia/
Monday's #DREAMerOfTheDay is Yosh Gonzaga from Georgia studying Eastern Connecticut State University “I know how it feels to have barriers which can feel impossible to overcome working against you. But I also know there is so much opportunity in this country, and I hope to help open other kids’ eyes to this reality and inspire them to chase their dreams.” http://www.thedream.us/news/yosh-gonzaga/
Our #ScholarOfTheDay is Yuni at Western Oregon University “There are so many ways I want to give back to my community as soon as I graduate as a nurse. At first, I want to be a traveling nurse and help people all over America, and then eventually settle down and work in my own community.” http://www.thedream.us/news/yuni-2/
#DREAMerOfTheDay Axel Galeas from De Anza College says “I truly believe the most important experience for a human being is to have the ability to learn.” We couldn't agree more! Read the rest of his story here: thedream.us/news/axel/
Elias is our #DREAMerOfTheDay studying at Colorado State University: “Regardless of where you come from, your background should not keep you from obtaining your dreams, fulfilling your potential, and achieving your goals. This, I believe, will build a better and stronger future for everyone.” Read more of his story here: http://www.thedream.us/news/elias/
TheDream.US is featured in a campaign launched by MTV and Get Schooled called “We are the Dream”. It's a multi-platform campaign to amplify resources for undocumented youth seeking higher education. Check it out! https://getschooled.com/we-are-the-dream-us
We’re very excited about our #DREAMerOfTheDay Camila from FL GRADUATE of Florida International University: “I come to this country with no demands, just a plea to let us fulfill our dreams here.” thedream.us/news/camila/
DREAMers like Esli should have an opportunity to reach their full potential, we all have to gain as a community and society by ensuring our most precious resource, our youth, can fulfill their DREAMs.
Esli says, "TheDream.US made it so I did not have to give up on my dreams. Now I am proud to say that I am the first high school graduate in my family and I am on track to be the first college graduate. Right now, I am not working and focusing only on school, w...hich feels like an absolute dream come true to me. Even in the face of hate and adversity in a turbulent time for undocumented kids in this country, I am unashamed of who I am and hopeful for the future that lies ahead. As a student at Arizona State University, I am pursuing a degree in environmental engineering. It is my dream to build systems that bring fresh and clean water to people living in impoverished and otherwise unfavorable conditions. Fighting inequality of all kinds is important to me, and I believe my degree will translate well to addressing the global population’s unequal access to water, a major public health crisis of today. "
Read her story in her own words here: http://www.thedream.us/news/esli/
#DREAMerOfTheDay Yossy Rutgers University—Newark "I want other DREAMers to know that they are not defined by their status, and should not feel held back because of it. They can excel and change the world” http://www.thedream.us/news/yossy/
TheDream.US, the nation’s largest college access scholarship program for DREAMers, which represents over 3,000 college students and graduates, urges Senators to vote for the bipartisan immigration amendments that would provide a roadmap to citizenship for DREAMers. Full statement here: http://www.thedream.us/…/thedream-us-vote-recommendation-p…/
Alan is our #DREAMerOfTheDay. He is studying at the University of Houston “DREAMers represent the idea that one can achieve their dreams despite all the obstacles that may hinder his or her journey, and I want to do everything I can to lift more of us up along the way.” http://www.thedream.us/news/alan-rivera/
