"It's really memorable for me because not only was it my first retreat organized and as grad assistant, but it was also the first year that my brother was here as a freshman. It brought my two worlds together for the first time and as the oldest daughter of immigrants, it was the first true representation that I was like, 'Oh wow, I'm really paving the way for the family.'... I think La Casa for me was the home away from home ever since I joined IU, but more importantly if it wasn't for Lillian, I wouldn't even have graduated."
As the oldest daughter of immigrant parents, I’ve always had a tendency to provide support to those around me. My time as a graduate assistant allowed me to showcase this trait of my at an event greater scale. Not only was I the older sister to my siblings, but I also felt that I was the older sister to all the freshman and undergrad that needed support.
Dublin Core
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2010, Business, Academic life, 2010 |
Title | Titolo |
Grad Assistant Life at La Casa |
Contributor | Colaborador/a |
Deisy Lopez |
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Photos |
Short Description |
As the oldest daughter of immigrant parents, I've always had a tendency to provide support to those around me. My time as a graduate assistant allowed me to showcase this trait of my at an event greater scale. Not only was I the older sister to my siblings, but I also felt that I was the older sister to all the freshman and undergrad that needed support. |
Contributor Quote |
It's really memorable for me because not only was it my first retreat organized and as grad assistant, but it was also the first year that my brother was here as a freshman. It brought my two worlds together for the first time and as the oldest daughter of immigrants, it was the first true representation that I was like, 'Oh wow, I'm really paving the way for the family.'... I think La Casa for me was the home away from home ever since I joined IU, but more importantly if it wasn't for Lillian, I wouldn't even have graduated. |
