What it's like being a minority in higher education in the US- a memoir
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Going to college is important for many of us. We all want to follow a pathway and do something we've always wanted to do. But, have you ever considered what this pathway looks like for a person who is a minority?
This is my story, but, if I can inspire others by sharing all the hardships I've endured in the time I've been a student, then that's worth everything.
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