Purpose
SOAR and the DREAM Center are committed to the academic and financial wellbeing of undocumented students. Recipients of the award will participate in a student-run retention program offered by SOAR, to strengthen academic wellness support students in improving their GPA throughout the academic year.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Improve academic wellness and overall engagement
- Develop self-advocacy skills in academic environments
- Foster community engagement and leadership skills
Program Benefits
- Connecting 1:1 with a peer mentor, academic counselor, and IRF community
- Attending LARC Tutorial Sessions or meeting with the Center for Excellence in Writing & Communication (Writing Center)
- Attending programs throughout the academic year that help support their academic success
- Leading a skill-building event in the spring quarter alongside peer mentors
IRF Fellows
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She, Her
Hi! My name is Reina! I am a 5th year double majoring in Environmental Science & Policy, and Anthropology. In my free time I enjoy cooking, gardening, reading, painting/drawing, and trying new food spots. I’m very excited to be returning as a SOAR Fellow because I get to work at a center whose values I love and admire. In the future, I hope to continue doing work that impacts underrepresented communities.
Nadia Fierros Altamirano
SOAR Fellow
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He, Him
Hello my name is JC! I am a 3rd year Education Sciences major with a minor in Hearing and Speech Sciences. I enjoy cooking, discovering new music, and watching/playing soccer. This will be my first time working with SOAR as a SOAR Fellow and I’m very excited to work exclusively alongside the IRF Program. Knowing I get to engage and help foster our underprivileged communities is something that I am grateful to do as a SOAR Fellow, and I will do anything to continue supporting these communities.
JC Perez
SOAR Fellow
Program Partners
