DreamActivist

Ok I’m not going to lie, I’m broke as hell and I’m sure there’s other students out there who are in the same situation. Paying for school can be extremely difficult and frustrating, obviously. And if being broke isn’t enough, being undocumented means we’re excluded from financial assistance programs and most scholarships since they require [...]

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This past year has been one of the most rewarding and special ones I have ever lived. I was able to meet so many youth both in person and through cyber space. I didn’t’ think this column would be where it is now. I never imagined people would read it or actually like it. I [...]

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Angy, My name is Jorge Ocampo and I’m 22 years old. I live in Southern California in the city of Los Angeles. I am writing to you because I feel like we’re on the same page. I would like to get some advice from you in regards to what I should do to help myself [...]

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Hi Angy, Call me Erika. I was reading about the New York DREAM Act and hearing about it puts a smile on my face. Knowing that more and more states are realizing the potential that illegal immigrant students have amazes me. I live in New Jersey and came to the United States when I was [...]

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Angy, thank you for inspiring me about not being afraid just because I’m undocumented in this country. It was really hard for me because after I finished high school, I wanted to go to college but I wasn’t able to do it because of my status. I felt so sad but I always keep going [...]

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This entry is part of a weekly post on DREAM-eligible youth who are facing deportation, despite President Obama and his administration saying they are not a priority. Tell President Obama to stop deporting undocumented youth. Imagine having to leave your own country because your very own life is being threatened by gangs. Now, after living [...]

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I took all the paperwork I had as a senior in high school and marched into the financial aid office at the college of my choice holding one of those 8×11 orange-y folders. I remember sitting in the waiting room with my red flip flops on the clean, white tiled floor. It was a hot [...]

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Hi Angy, I noticed you’re really good with listening to people who need to vent, and well I really need someone to talk to right now… My name is Catalina and I am a Dreamer currently in my second year of college. I had a terrible day in school because they were not letting me [...]

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My name is Michelle, I was just told about your foundation from a co-worker. I was looking through your website and I am very interested in bringing in my life partner who is Undocumented. She has been in this country since she was 7, she is now 24 years old. She has completed high school [...]

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Angy, Thank you so much. I really appreciate reading your posts. Especially during the days when i feel like everything is going bad. I’m really sad that the dream act didn’t pass but i hope it passes next time. Thanks again Sincerely, Maria Marquez from Los Angeles CA Wow Angy!!!! GOD bless you. I want [...]

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