Saul Gonzalez, "You know, like like and sometimes like I hate it because I'm like, damn, I like, you know, I can't go on my fam. I can't go on with friends, you know, because I have homework to do...But, you know, right now I got a lot, you know, I have to put in the time and effort."
Isabella Lopez, "...just branch out, don't be afraid to ask questions and learn about what your college has to offer."
Carlos Rosas, "With managing my time and balancing everything, I'm able to set big goals, large goals, difficult goals. And even if I don't get 100 percent or if I don't achieve everything, then I still have gone pretty far."
Gabriela Ramirez, "I was able to realize that even when I wanted to give up, I feel like if I did, I would be putting the effort that my mom took to come here to waste."
Roberto Medina, "But then, um, I'm actually, I'm, I'm not, I'm not mad that he didn't teach me how to become a man. Yeah. I'm mostly just like proud 'cause he was able to come so far, have a household. Um, uh, but I did find friends who helped me navigate through that. Through Manhood."
Brenda Aguilar, "...Don't compare your progress to others just because someone seems to be ahead doesn't mean you're behind."
Jessica Rodriguez, "don't think that you're alone because you just need to open up and find someone that you're comfortable with... Don't stress yourself out at first and just do you, because at the end of the day, it's really what you want to do and you shouldn't put yourself down..."
Carla Castellanos, "I think seeing my mom struggle so hard and not be able to give us the attention maybe we needed as children, I think that definitely motivated me so that when I do have a family, maybe I can work from home and be able to give them that full attention."
Alexa Hernandez, "..it will seem hard at first and there's definitely going to be obstacles that are going to get in the way but if this is truly something that you want for yourself to accomplish don't let those things like blindside you."
Anyssa Chavez, "My first class that I took here, there were people from different ages, different socioeconomic classes. Like, everyone there was, like, a mixed batch of people. But they're all here for the same reason. And we're all here for ourselves."
Daniel Martinez, "I'm just here with hopes and dreams, really just trying to figure it out, as I'm sure many other people are, and there's nothing wrong with that."
Behtzy Lopez, "stay motivated, strive to be open minded and learn not to procrastinate... not compare your progress to anyone else's."