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I'm doing undergraduate research at UT on diabetes prevention in Latino communities. My abuela has diabetes. My tío has diabetes. Half my family has diabetes. I've watched them struggle with healthcare systems that weren't built for them. This research is personal in a way I didn't expect...

I remember my first week at UT. Walking through campus, looking at all these confident kids, thinking "they're going to figure out I don't belong here." The imposter syndrome was REAL. Four years later, I'm graduating in May. I've learned some things. Here they are, for whoever needs them...

Called my dad last night. He asked how school was going. I said "studying for finals." He said "oh, you have a test? Is it hard?" A test. He called my organic chemistry final, which covers 15 weeks of material and determines whether I get into med school, a "test." I love my dad. He works 60...

Applying to transfer again. Yes, again. My current school isn't working out. Not a bad school. Just not MY school. Wrong fit. Wrong vibe. Wrong program for what I actually want to do. 🏛️ But how do you explain that in a personal statement without sounding negative? Without trashing the place...

My best friend is in a PhD program. She's been working on her dissertation for 2 years now. 2 YEARS. On one project. One topic. One question. I'm a junior and just thinking about it makes me want to cry. 😭 I visited her last weekend. She has a whole system. Color-coded notes. Index cards. A...

I transferred here mid-year. Second semester of sophomore year. Everyone already has friends. Already knows the campus. Already has inside jokes and favorite spots. I'm just... here. Existing. Invisible. 😶 But I joined the school newspaper. Small thing. Just to have something to do. They asked...