Guilt and Gratitude: The studying abroad experience of a first-gen Latina

The trouble with college as a first-generation student is that you’re so aware of the sacrifices of your parents and grandparents because you’ve seen it firsthand. College isn’t simply an option for you – it’s the answer. This pressure is what has pushed me to excel academically; I am aware that this opportunity is a privilege that my parents and grandparents were not as lucky to experience.