University Innovation Fellows - User contributions [en]

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2020-10-12T02:40:59Z

Meljuarez0308 (talk | contribs) commented on "Previous Fellow Meeting" (I agree completely, when meeting with Lily and hear her speak of how her process went it's amazing to see how they did things and how we...)

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2020-10-12T02:38:13Z

Meljuarez0308 (talk | contribs) commented on "Encouraging to think" (I truly agree, whenever I have thought in my head and I usually believe I have everything thought out and perfect up until someone starts...)

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2020-10-12T02:35:00Z

Meljuarez0308 (talk | contribs) commented on "It is never too late to start over" (I completely agree, there are times in my classes where we have a time limit to either think of an idea or to do a project and it's crazy...)

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2020-10-12T02:29:57Z

Meljuarez0308 (talk | contribs) commented on "Dream Big, Pack It With Determination:" (Being able to see every member express their ideas and thoughts, and their work flawlessly is really inspiring. It's truly amazing the ch...)

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2020-09-11T00:19:44Z

Meljuarez0308 (talk | contribs) commented on "Iona College" (Iona College has used zoom as a platform to continue to keep students connected and together as well as at the same time still inspiring...)

Resource talk:How to create a scholarship for disadvantaged communities

2020-09-11T00:10:01Z

Meljuarez0308: /* Advantageous Scholarships */ new section

It´s completely true that education is the best tool that you could give to someone to help him or her rise. It´s a real pity that most of the time, higher education costs a lot of money. We as a society should help others fund their education in order to give them an opportunity to develop themselves and create new opportunities for our world as well.

I completely agree with the above comment. One of my friends from high school struggled with finding scholarships and resources in order to go to college. I think scholarships should be focussed on disadvantaged communities and no one should be denied opportunities because of their circumstances. College may not be for everyone, but every person should have equal access to higher education or education after high school. -norrisck

Hi Norrisck! I wrote the first comment and I could not agree more with you. Even though Higher education is not for everyone, all of us should have the opportunity to get in it. Money should never be an obstacle. We need more scholarships, especially from our governments. -Constanza

== Educational Gap In Low Income Communities ==

There is a massive issue in the economic gap against our marginalized communities. However, because this negative spiral exists it also provides these communities less opportunities to educate and improve their livelihood. In being an individual who came from these communities and was lucky enough to have a good support system around me and being funded by scholarships, it has truly opened my eyes to the injustice and systemic oppression we face.

The honest truth is that I would not have had the courage to consider attending my university if I had not received several scholarships. Many youth in these neighborhoods are not even exposed to these opportunities, I had to scrounge to find these things for myself. I believe being able to provide youth with these opportunities is the not only beneficial morally, but also economically.

If we were to decrease the economic gap it would add millions of dollars to our economy. Being able to provide not only to our economy but to the well being of all people, is part of our duty. -Anthony Moody IV

== Advantageous Scholarships ==

It is true that low income students don't receive as much attention as they should. If i didn't have the assistance I wouldn't be where I am right now. Taking advantage of this great opportunity, but it still a struggle to pay for school every now and then and I truly believe that creating one for low income that provides a fair amount of money to make getting their education easier would be so helpful. It would lessen the entering higher in debt every year and needing to work jobs and many hours so all of that energy can be indulged in having more time to study and even innovate. They would be able to unlock more potential they have hidden in them and not make them stress and and have a can't do it attitude.

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2020-08-28T23:21:59Z

Meljuarez0308 (talk | contribs) commented on "Creativity and Uniqueness" (Before creating this topic I first asked my mom what she thought after getting her opinion I must agree that there are some factors in ed...)

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2020-08-28T20:35:41Z

Meljuarez0308: Redirect to Fellow Page

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Fellow:Melissa Juarez

2020-08-28T20:35:40Z

Meljuarez0308: Created Fellow Page - 2020

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;Name: Melissa Juarez
;School (Cohort): Iona College (2020 cohort)
;Majoring in: Double Majoring in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship
;Country: United States of America
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==Bio==
Melissa Juarez is currently a Junior at Iona College, double majoring in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, moved to New York in 2011, proud Mexican-American and obsessed with her Mexican Culture. First generation college student, oldest of three, sister to two younger sisters. Works as an Election Day Worker as a translator for those who speak Spanish.
In the beginning of her Sophomore year became part of team and came up with an idea and is pursuing to make that idea become real. As well, as starting her own business that tackles the health and comfort of our pets. Credit of inspiration to her 10yr old chihuahua Coco.
Connected to the Hynes Institute in the beginning of her Sophomore year and instantly decided to minor in Entrepreneurship, but as soon as it became a major instantly started to double major. Participated in the Iona Innovation competition with a nonprofit organization with a working title of "La Raza Vive." Created to assist the Latino community and provide them with everything they need in order to prepare themselves for when they can go out on their own and be proud of themselves.

==Achievements==

==Social media profiles==
Facebook: Mel Juarez
LinkedIn: Melissa Juarez
Instagram: meljuarez_official

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2020-08-28T17:41:43Z

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2020-08-28T17:38:31Z

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