Denia Perez
"Because I know how hard it is for people to get status, I wanted to find a way to advocate for other undocumented people"
Life After College
What options do you have after you graduate from college? Whether you’re interested in graduate school, professional development and career opportunities or starting your own business, we got you covered.
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LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
Find out about the possibilities open to undocumented students after graduation. This guide includes information, tips, and resources, as well as personal narratives, student testimonials, and advice from experts to encourage undocumented students in their next steps.
Find out about the possibilities open to undocumented students after graduation. This guide includes information, tips, and resources, as well as personal narratives, student testimonials, and advice from experts to encourage undocumented students in their next steps.
GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS
Receive professional development and career training through fellowships that don’t require proof of citizenship or legal permanent residency.
5 TIPS TO GET STARTED AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR/FREELANCER
Learn how to get started as an independent contractor or freelancer. This guide outlines the entire process from industry research to contracts and taxes.
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Inspirational Stories
Cris Mercado
"There is no growth without discomfort. Not having a safety net might actually be one of the most powerful tools undocumented immigrants have available to them."
David Cruz Hernandez
"What happens when you can't pursue your dreams in the U.S.? Meet David Cruz Hernandez who moved to England in 2016 to pursue his scientific career."
Updates
UCSF medical school graduates first undocumented student in its history
New Latthivongskorn, our 2010 and 2011 Scholar and Co-founder of Pre-Health Dreamers, becomes the first undocumented student to graduate from the UCSF School of Medicine.
Stories of #UndocuHustle, Heartbreak and Humor
Watch videos of these brilliant undocumented storytellers sharing their stories of hustle, heartbreak, and humor.Stories ›
Women’s March San Francisco 2020
Inclusion & Change Group, Scholar, Staff
"I march in gratitude for educators like Rosa Maria, my ESL teacher from Costa Rica, whom I met in Los Angeles when I was 17," said Marithza. "Her classroom was the only safe place that I had; it was the only place where I felt heard and seen. I left Rosa Maria’s class a year later with a new language, a new community and a commitment to my education."