The interview with Erika Arreguin is translated from Spanish Everybody’s immigration story is different. To many first-generation students, their family and culture are the core of who they are. The University’s students recognize their parents’ sacrifices for them to have a better life. According to the Illinois News Bureau, 23% of this year’s first-year.
The spring sun shone down as flags from countries around the world whipped in the April wind. People ambled along the brick walkway, learning about different cultures and trying various cuisines.