Lizette Gonzalez, Author at The Student Life

November 14, 2023 8:33 pmNovember 14, 2023 8:35 pm

OPINION: BIPOC upperclassmen, thank you for doing the work you shouldn’t have to

By Lizette Gonzalez 9527 Views 5C, 5Cs, BIPOC, firstgen, freshman, freshmen, Orientation, Pomona College, upperclassmen

Upperclassmen have helped Lizette Gonzalez PO ’27 feel at home at the 5Cs, and questions why the administration didn’t step up.

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October 26, 2023 9:50 pmOctober 26, 2023 9:51 pm

OPINION: Don’t be afraid to study what makes you passionate

By Lizette Gonzalez 7905 Views first gen, First-Year, gonzalez, Humanities, lizette, lizette gonzalez, Low-Income/First Generation Students, major, Money, passion, Science, Study

“What are you majoring in?” Lizette Gonzalez PO ’27 has advice about finding pride in one’s passion-driven major, despite people’s reactions to it.

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September 29, 2023 12:43 amSeptember 29, 2023 1:20 am

OPINION: Respect for dining hall workers starts with a smile

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Lizette Gonzalez PO ’27 has an important message: Say “hello” and “thank you” to our dining workers.

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September 14, 2023 11:27 pmSeptember 14, 2023 11:39 pm

OPINION: A message to first-generation Latine first-years

By Lizette Gonzalez 7911 Views First Years, First-Generation, freshmen, hispanic, hispanic heritage month, latine, Latinx, Low-Income/First Generation Students

Lizette Gonzalez PO ’27 is a first-gen, Latine first-year. Safe spaces have been crucial during her transition to the 5Cs, but she has noticed a major issue with actually addressing the major culture shock experienced by students like her.

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September 14, 2023 11:22 pmSeptember 15, 2023 3:58 pm

Opinión: Como estudiantes Latine de primera generación, debemos de sentir orgullo sobre nuestra identidad.

By Lizette Gonzalez 6548 Views

“¡Hola Lizette! ¿Cómo estás?” El fin de semana pasado, esta simple frase casi me hizo llorar cuando me subí al autobús para ir al retiro de Chicano Latino Student Affairs (CLSA). Escuchar español automáticamente me recordó a mi familia y a mi mamá. Como estudiante de primera generación, ingresar al

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