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Quiero saber si con mi ayuda financiera que tengo aqui en estados unidos puedo yo ir a estudiar a mi pais Mexico por favor si alguien sabe que me lo haga saber este es mi correo gbalsas@yahoo.com

Quiero saber si alguien me puede decir si puedo estudiar en mexico yo vivo en chicago y califico para ayuda financiera pero quiero saber si con esta ayuda financiera puedo yo estudiar en mi pais por favor si alguien sabe que me daje saber este es mi correo gbalsas@yahoo.com si alguien me ayuda de antemano muchas gracias.

saludos to all the Latinos in College folks who provide so much help to the students in our community!! I'm a guidance counselor in LA and appreciate your good work. Keep it up!

Thank you for this wonderful resource for Latino students! I wish I had something like this when I was in high school!

I am a program manager of a literacy and GED program in South Texas. We are conducting research on how to develop resilent Hispanic youth. If you have any research or resources please email them to michael.wilson@wfsolutions.org

Remember Texas Senate House Bill 1403 (2001) allows undocumented students from high schools, or those who have a GED, lived in Texas for a least 3 years, completed an application for admission at a two year or four year college, and signed an affidavit stating they will seek residency as soon as they are eligible, allows them to pay in-state tuition. Please contact Tom Noyola for support systems and services. 1-800-950-6989. Juntos Si Se Puede!

Very Good site, thank yo mister, it's help's me!

Vivo en los EEUU, me gustaria saber si necesito prerpararme para el GED, aun teniendo titulo universitario, soy graduada en CPA, quisiera saber cuales serian los pasos para encaminarme, gracias

Great videos!!! Just watched the ones posted by students talking about how they are going to MIT and Harvard for free! I didn't know about it and have always dreamed of going to a great school but couldnt' afford it. I'll look into this! Thank youuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!

I was lucky to see Mariela Dabbah present at the GW University in DC this weekend. She was a great inspiration to all of us. I think this website is great and I will recommend it to all my friends. Congrats to all of you and thanks for what you do!

hola! mi nombre es karen plascencia, soy de familia mexicana pero naci y fuy creada en los estados unidos, vivo en california y estoy assistiendo la universidad de california de san marcos, mis padres no hablan ingles y mi familia es de vajos recursos pero, mis maestros jamas esperaron mucho de mi, por ser hispana, pero me gradue con honores y yo se que cualquiera que se lo proponga puede obtener una carrera

Luz,
Gracias por compartir tu dificil experiencia con nosotros y felicitaciones por tus exitos personales y con tus hijos! Voy a compartir tu comentario en mi blog de www.tuvozentuvida.com para que otras lectoras que leen en español puedan seguir tu ejemplo. Si quieres, enviame un email directo a mariela@latinosincollege.com para que sigamos conversando.
Saludos,
Mariela

Yo entiendo que hay que apoyar a la juventud para que sigan estudiando.pero hasta ahora no he visto una campana para ayudar a los adultos para que puedan hacer lo mismo y creo que para nosotros los adultos el seguir estudiando es mas dificil.Mi caso empieza cuando llegue a los 40 anos a este pais con un titulo profesional en Quimicay con dos hijos (Diana de 17 Juan de 4).Como no hablaba ni una palabra de ingles(por que para mi epoca en las universidades oficiales no se ensanaba ingles)no pude encontrar trabajo en mi profesion,entonces empece a trabajar en un restaurante tiempo completo en la manana y a estudiar ingles con propositos academicos en un community college en las noches,despues de 3 anos termine ese programa y al tratar de buscar trabajo en mi profesion fue imposible por que no tenia estudios en este pais,entonces entre a estudiar quimica pero no me aceptaron mis calificaciones de mi pais por que yo ya tenia ese titulo profesional,entonces decidi estudiar algo semejante y recibi mi asociado en environmental science.Al dia siguiente de graduarme entre a trabajar en un laboratorio como analista quimica.Actualmente estoy tratando de seguir mi Doctorado ya que la universidad me acepta mi titulo de mi pais,tome el GRE y pase la parte de matematicas pero perdi la de ingles, estoy estudiando fuertemente para pasarlo en la segunda oportunidad y ademas asi poder conseguir una beca para hacer mi sueno realidad.Hoy,despues de 10 de vivir en este pais mi hija es una profesional con un Master y muy buena posicion en su trabajo y mi hijo esta en high school (IB program),pienso que ellos son privilegiados ya que dominan el idioma.Para nosotros los adultos el batallar es mas largo pero no imposible,por eso creo que tambien se le deberia de hacer enfasis a los adultos y apoyarlos para que sigan estudiando y no sean unos fustrados al tener que trabajar en otros oficios diferentes a sus profesiones

I loved your program in Univision and hope you can continue your successful journey serving as an icon of inspiration to many Hispanic who need a higher level of awareness about their education. I am a vivid example of your words. I have struggled through live without a college education making the best use of my time in sales. As a real estate broker, I am now a victim of a business that does not produce its basic fix cost expenses and without a formal degree I cannot find a well-paid job to sustain an equivalent lifestyle. I also believe when we do receive an education, the primary source of our investment is within us. I am now nearly completing my Bachelor�s in business, and I am getting prepared to attend to law school. There is no doubt in my mind that all things being equal, he who has the most education in life will win. If yu ever want to use a random sample individual and! measure the person's success before and after a formal education I probably will be a good candidate. Arriving to my mid forties, my most valuable reward for striving to achieve an adequate academic education has been the example I exhibit to both of my children. They now know the significant importance not just of an academic education, but also, the importance of performing to one's maximum abilities to stand-out among other graduates who may not have performed as well. I once read a quote that changed my life from Erich Fromm who stated, ��man�s [and woman] main task in life is to give birth to himself, to become who he potentially is.� Part of that journey to become who we potentially are is education! Thanks for your kind mission; I am sure what you do must add a significant level of intrinsic reward t your life!


Le agradezco incre�blemente su contribuci�n a nuestra sociedad y si de alguna forma pudiera colaborar a desarrollo de su misi�n, si�nt! ase libre de comunicarse conmigo!

I am not going to be original this time, so all I am going to say that your blog rocks, sad that I don't have suck a writing skills

Nelson, yes there are many organizations that offer scholarships! The internet is your best research tool. Use google.com or yahoo.com and type in phrases like "scholarhips for master programs". Make sure to also look for scholarships for your specific program, for example "scholarships for master programs in education". I would also recommend that you look for fellowships that will cover your educational costs.

Finally, check our our "Resources" page and scroll down to "Scholarships and Financial Aid". Many of the listed organizations have scholarships for graduate students. Good luck!

-Jazmin

Adriana, si eres Bachiller de la escuela secundaria y has concluido tus estudios, puedes aplicar a una universidad y mandarles tus cualificaciones y titulo. Debes de hablar con la oficina de admisión para recibir mas información sobre la aplicacion. Tambien puedes visitar el sitio de la universidad de tu gusto para leer los requerimientos.
Si no has concluido la escuela secundaria, tendras que buscar una programa donde puedas terminar tu GED. Hay muchas programas que ofrecen esto. Debes de usar el internet para buscar “GED Programs”.

Hello Mariela,

Thank you for your wonderful work and help!
The reason I'm writing is because I would like to know if there is an organization that offers scholarships for a master's degree and how to obtain it if there is any?

Thank you so very much!

Hello Mariela,

Thank you for your wonderful work and help!
The reason I'm writing is because I would like to know if there is an organization that offers scholarships for a master's degree and how to obtain it if there is any?

Thank you so very much!

Hola, soy Colombiana, tengo planeado estudiar en Estados unidos ya yo soy Bachiller en mi pais, pero queria saber como hago para entrar a un college si no soy Bacheror ni graduada de High school o algo equivalente en estados unidos

Hola, soy Colombiana, tengo planeado estudiar en Estados unidos ya yo soy Bachiller en mi pais, pero queria saber como hago para entrar a un college si no soy Bacheror ni graduada de High school o algo equivalente en estados unidos

Dulce, your best option is to find an immigration lawyer who you can speak to about your situation. Please visit www.aila.org. Good luck!

I'm finishing my pre-requesites classes in a community college for bachelor's degree in nursing. After my graduation in 2 months; I'm going to start applying for the nursing program. I'm an undocumented student so what would happen after i graduate form nursing school? I want to know where can I get information about it! I heard that people get permit to work here legally and even a residency.. Where can I know about this? thanks

Hola ; Mariela ,quiero en nombre de la comunidad de hispanos que somos ,agradecerle el haber publicado esta poderosa herramienta que me esta sirviendo de una manera asombrosa la encuentro muy bien documentada, y muy ecuanime en cada una de sus apreciaciones .Puedo decirte que por la versatilidad con que expusistes toda tu obra senti la pasion de leerla de una sola vez
disfrutandola al maximo. Espero en un futoro el poder leerte en otra obra. Pude sentir tu personalidad a traves de tu obra y tu carisma te felicito mujeres de tu calibre son muy pocas en este mundo .

garcias por este hermoso regalo a toda nuestra comunidad .

mucho, exito y prosperidad !!!

Houston, texas.

Nalleli,
Por favor visita nuestro "Forum" section. Lee las preguntas bajo las temas "Getting money and financial aid for college" y "How to get scholarships". Tambien, debes de visitar la pagina de "Resources". Vera la tema "Scholarships and financial aid". Haz click, y tendras una lista de organizaciones que ofrecen becas. Buena suerte!

Probablemente un titulo de los EEUU sea aceptado en Colombia pero es posible que tengas que tomar un examen. Para estar completamente segura puedes visitar el sitio del Ministerio de Educacion Nacional de Colombia. - www.mineducacion.gov.co/1621/article-156291.html.

Hola,bueno yo entoy en mi penultimo ano de High school y quiero saber mas de como recibir becas porque todavia nose que tengo que hacer para poder conseguirlas,si quiero ir a la universidad pero nesecito AYUDA! :),Gracias.

Hola, soy Colombiana y vivo en los USA, trabajo como enfermera aux y estoy a punto de entrar a estudiar en el MCI (medical careers institute) donde quiero hacer mi RN (registered nurse) en Colombia enfermeria profesional. La pregunta es si cuando vuelva a Colombia me equivale como profesional de enfermeria?...porque aqui es mas corta la carrera. Gracias

Por que no:)

I also want to congratulate, Mariela! Especially for being on CNN... in English! I think that is a great accomplishment to be featured on this channel with a message for our Latino students.

Saw Mariela on CNN this weekend and she was awesome! I hope they use it often because she gave some great ideas. Congratulations on the great site.

There is a new website called Lily's List that helps anyone with a student loan pay down their debt. It's called Lily's List and it's at www.LilysList.com If you're looking for help you may like to check it out!

Johanna,
La Ing. Industrial si es reconocida en los EEUU y podras encontrar trabajo en esta area. Sobre el ingles, como no tienes documentos, te sugiero que busques clases en un community college. No podras recibir ayuda financiera para pagar estos cursos. Tambien debes de buscar “Free ESL courses” en tu area. Usa el internet para encontrar lugares donde puedes tomar estos cursos. Finalmente, puedes tomar online clases. Del sitio www.berlitz.us debes de mirar los virtual language courses: www.berlitz.us/Programs-Services/Personal-Interest/Online-Instruction/Berlitz-Virtual-Classroom/87/

Hola, soy de colombia y me gustaria saber si puedo entrar a la universidad o un college para mejorar mi ingles asi no este legal en U.S.A... en mi pais soy Ing. Industrial, ayuda esto en algo??? Muchas gracias por la atencion

Hi Alan, we are happy this website has been of help to you! I would suggest that you begin looking for scholarships to help finance your education. MALDEF offers scholarships to students without documents. Please visit www.maldef.org for a list of scholarships or call (213) 629-2512. You should also consider talking to the admissions office of UCCS to see if it is possible to transfer over some of the credits that you took in Mexico. They may be accepted if you have the proper documentation. In regards to your English, the university may have you take a test to see if you qualify. If you feel that you need more practice, then look into taking English courses until you are better prepared!
Buena suerte!

Angelica, si quisieras trabajar en human resources en los EEUU si necesitaras un titulo o forma de certificacion. Te sugiero que comiences a buscar un colegio cercas de ti. Habla con la oficina de admisión para que te den más información sobre la aplicacion y para que te aconsejen como seguir con tus estudios. Si ya haz cumplido algunos cursos en una universidad en Mexico, es posible que la escuela te deje transferir esos creditos.

Hi everyone my name is Alan! I'm actually living in Colorado! I saw this website on tv Wich I think is my lucky day,lol!!! Omg this is amazing!! I'm sooo glad that I found this site!! I went to school in mexico,i couldn't finish it for personal circumstances, I got one more year left, my career is about networks!! I went to uccs to ask about going to school there and it's unbelievable how much they can ask for a year in school! 24,000 dlls!! Wooowww!! I don't really wanna go back to Mexico!! My English is not really good! I'm
still working on it,friends,going out etc..I wish somebody could
help me!! If I could finish school here!! That would be awesome! Thanks a lot!

Soy de Mexico y en 3 años me llegan mis papeles y tengo una carrera en human resour pero no tengo mi titulo, para estados unidos necesito el titulo?, yo pregunto para empezar a sacarlo de a qui a que me lleguen mis papeles y me pongo hablar ingles. A mi me interesa cuando este en E.U. ir a college revalidar algunas materias,necesito el titulo esa es mi pregunta? y que me aconsejas empezar desde ahorita a estudiar en estados unidos con permiso, vivo en frontera.
Gracias

Hi there! Would love to offer up Latina collegiate members and alumnae to give advice for your aspiring college folks.

My name is Gina Garcia and I\'m a sister of Kappa Delta Chi Sorority. We\'re a Latina, community service organization who prides itself on the powerful network of women around the world and I hope that when you do find a college that best suits you Carol, that you too will look into our sisterhood and see if it\'s a fit for you.

Stop on in and get to know us at www.KappaDeltaChi.org

All the best in your search for a college,
Gina Garcia

Hola Elena, si claro que puedes solicitar ingresar a una universidad como estudiante extranjera. Ponte en contacto con la oficina de admisiones.
Suerte,
Mariela

Estudie en mexico 3 year de Arquitectura actualmente estoy viviendo en orlando, Florida y quiero saber como obtener una diploma de hihg school or ged sin tener que hacer un proceso largo para obternerlo lo mas pronto posible y si mis estudios me pueden ayudar para que tomen en cuenta mis creditos

Quisiera saber si puedo aplicar en una Universidad privada como estudiante internacional porque no tengo mis papeles aca pero como prueba de ingreso de mi papa presentar los taxes de aca gracias espero que me pueda responder

Thanks guys for visiting and signing our guest book. For anyone with questions, may I suggest that you visit our forums and post them there or search for answers to many topics/questions already asked by other users. Saludos and wish everyone a great 2010!

hi my name is yudy i live in Colombia and i am studyng in the university i almost done with my carrear just 1 more year ,i will be a english teacher. I would like to study or work in US ,I would like to know what can i do ,if i have to go to the college or if i can go to the University and do a master in education ,i have a host family in Chicago whom can sponsor my studies ,,so please if you provide me more information will be helpful,,,
thanks
best regards,,yudy parra

Hola tengo 4 anos en este pais..me gustaria estudiar o encntrar la carrera que estudie y no termine en mi pais venezuela...estoy tomando clases d ESL level 2 y poder estudiar Ingeneria Industrial..y tratar de encontrar alguna ayuda para un inmigrate legal y tratar de salir adelante ya que me encuentro solo en este pais..gracias..sugerencias..

Hola dideeamber,
Yo te aconsejo que tomes una posicion pro-activa y busques classes de ingles... Community College classes de ESL son buenas, pero tendras que dedicarte. Para obtener una carrera en una institucion reconosida, tendras que manejar el ingles muy bien. Tal vez no al 100%, pero muy bien. Mi hesposa lo hizo, ella es Colombiana, tiene 4 anos en este paiz, y ahora es la instructora jefe para un colejio de belleza aqui en San Diego. Es possible, animo y mucha energia, veras que lo lograras pronto.
Suerte,
Angel Alvarez
San Diego, Ca

hola yo vivo aki en estados unidos desde hace dos anos, yo estudie 3 anos de mercadeo en mi pais El salvador!! Pero me gustaria poder terminar mi carrera aki en los angeles!! no se ke hacer xq se un poco de ingles pero kisiera poder terminar mi carrera o un tecnico de mercadeo !! por favor alguien me diga si podre hacerlo?? si me mandan de mi pais la aprovacion de mis materias cursadas!!

I just found this site from a facebook link and think it is a great source of information for our latino community. Being the first person in my family to ever go to college, I have taken it upon myself, I guess you can say I have made it my mission to inform our latino community of the value of higher education. Our latinos need to know the value of education and that it is doable. It's just a matter of goals and dreams! Please contact me at jalvarez@devry.edu if you have any questions.

Hello all and congratulations for taking that huge step of looking into college or already attending college. The greatest accomplishment we can achieve in life is our education. Once we get it, it is ours for life and no one can take it away from us! I am an advisor in San Diego and if anyone is interested in getting more information regarding higher education, please contact me at jalvarez@devry.edu. I have years of experience helping people change their lives and reach their dreams. Best of luck to everyone and never stop dreaming, your goals are just around the corner!!

Congratulations....
I have a bachelor degree from Dominican Republic. I want to do my Master in Clinical Social Work but I don't need if my credits will be enough to enroll....

Thanks Uriel for the offer. Maybe you can write an answer for Evelyn Guevara who's son is interested in getting into Medicine in the US. Please, use the Forums to discuss any particular issue. Our experts visit them daily and post answers to specific questions.
Thanks Alejandro Castro Santander for the support. If you send me your email I can write to you directly.
Saludos,
Mariela

Hola: primero quiero felicitarlos por el maravilloso trabajo que realizan ayudando a los estudiantes latinos en los estados unidos.Mi hijo es venezolano,se encuentra actualmente el Toronto cursando Ingles y en enero comienza 1 ano academico de Canadian High School y el esta muy interesado en estudiar medicina en los estados unidos>Me podrian facilitar alguna informacion sobre Universidades y como realizar este proceso de inscripcion.Gracias

I'm glad to know that there's a central portal where the importance of higher education can be promoted and discussed. As a recent college graduate I am very willing to share advice! Please if you need advice regarding scholarships, getting into college, or choosing a career, please feel free to e-mail me at castaneda.uriel@gmail.com. I'm especially knowledgeable about the medical career path since I'm currently applying to medical schools. Please send any questions my way :)

hello! i am inspired by this website and wonder if anyone might have any advise or help for me. i have lots of trouble finding scholarships for non eligible immigrants (illegal in other words) Does anyone know of scholarships where this is not a requirement?

¡Hola!. Escribo desde Honduras. Me gustarí­a saber cmo puedo hacer para estudiar en USA. Ya yo me graduó de Lic. en Gerencia de Negocios. Me gustaría estudiar con una beca en Estados Unidos.

Felicitaciones Mariela por tu iniciativa pensando en los chicos. Quedamos a tu disposición en lo que podamos serte útil.
Alejandro Castro Santander
Observatorio de la Convivencia Escolar
(UCA, Argentina)
cátedra UNESCO Juventud, Educación y Sociedad
(UCB, Brazil)

Adrian,
Check www.shpe.org. It's the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and they can guide you towards your goal. Good luck!

ES LA PRIMERA VEZ QUE ESCRIBO AQUI, ESTUDIE la Lic de TRABAJO SOCIAL EN LA UNIVERSIDAD EN MEXICO::::y si alguien sabe donde puedo estudiar una maestria y en que college..y tambien puedo ensenar espanol.........contactenme please.....

Thank you so much for the unlimited amount of resources. I am a high school counselor at El Paso, Texas and found this website to be pretty awsome. I will definitely utilize this website with my students.

Gracias Jazmin por querer ayudarme, mi situacion es la siguiente: Ya averigue en el college sobre la carrera de profesor de espanol (mi primer idioma) y tengo que pasar las materias basicas del College para empezar a estudiar ya la carrera lo cual es de 2 anos y es 100 % en Espanol ya te podras imaginar que facil es para mi.
Yo tengo una profesión (tecnico mecanico) en mi pais Ecuador estoy en el tramite de traer mis creditos, o materias aprobadas y ya tengo las empresas que hacen las transcripciones de esto.
Mi problema es que no tengo todas las materias me faltan Sicologia, Filosofia e historia lo cual tengo que estudiar aqui para pasar, mi ingles no es tan bueno como para estudiar Filosofia, si me entiendes,. que hago, se te ocurre algo? avisame por favor, gracias.
Marcos

Hola Marcos:
Haz aplicado al colegio o todaví­a estas buscando escuelas? Por favor enví­ame un e-mail a jazmin@latinosincolleg.com para recibir más información sobre tu situación. Gracias!

Quiero estudiar espanol en el college y nesesito tener aprobadas materias como Sicologia y Filosofia, donde puedo estudiarlas por internet pero lo importante es estudiarlas en "espanol" mi ingles no es tan bueno para poder pasarlas, si alguien puede ayudarme les agradesco.

Maritza,
It's hard to tell you which of the two colleges would be better. You are looking into two very different fields, so it may be good to first decide which of the fields you feel more strongly about and then find out more about what programs each of these two colleges offers. Good luck!

Hello Mariela,
My name is Maritza and I was wondering what community college would be best for me Miramar Community College in San Diego or Los Angeles City College in Los Angeles. I either want to be a Private Investigator or a Message Therapist.

hey everyone! currently i am starting an online magazine geared towards Latino college students. i am looking for freelance writers and editors as well as ideas and topics for the project. is anyone interested in contributing to my endeavor? please shoot me an email and let me know: chinito_nene@yahoo.com. put "freelance oppurtunity" in the subject heading.

Hey Jackie:
connect with Jazmin@latinosincollege.com and she will guide you and answer your questions. You can also participate in our Forums where Jazmin (our head of Ambassadors) and our Ambassadors answer questions and provide invaluable guidance.
Saludos,
Mariela

Hi Mariela my name is Jackie. I am from Guatemala and I am studying Broadcasting here in LA but I don´t know what I will have to do when I done my Degree, also I don´t understand why people get transfer to universities after finishing college. Do you get your degree at college? and what you do in the university. Can you explain me some more thank you.

Hi! I got Mariela´s book at NCLR and saw her present at the Tu Voz booth. I would like her to come to our school district to talk to parents and students. She´s an inspiration! Please have her connect with me. Thaks, Ana Maria Seldin

Saw your posts on Facebook/beinglatino and came here for more info. Great resources for students! I´m a guidance counselor in Houston and will pass this around

This upcoming school year I will be a senior in High School, I am always looking for ways to become involved with companies and organizations that pertain to my specific interests, Martita Mestey and iWeev have helped find those connections. iWeev is a social networking site that helps create those connections.

Mariela, David Pena over at the NHBA mentioned the work you were doing with Hispanic/Latino students and I simply wanted to say ´Hola´ as one trainer/motivator to another. I wish you continued growth and success.

Saludos.
Victor Antonio, Sales Influence

Franco,

Thank you for reaching out to Latinos In College! I would highly advise you to check out financial aid resources (scholarships, grants, etc.) as you are approaching the end of your high school studies, as well as looking into the colleges/universities you want to attend. Go online and do a simple search into these areas, as there is a lot of information out there.

Let me know if you have any additional questions!

Best Regards,
Juan Escobar

Hola Margarita,
Te sugiero que entres a Google y hagas una busqueda bajo: "scholarships medical billing" y veras que te salen varias opciones. Ademas, entra a www.careeronestop.org y fijate donde estan las oficinas del One Stop Career center mas cercano a tu casa. Estas son las oficinas de desempleo del gobierno y cada localidad ofrece servicios diferentes. Muchas dan reentrenamiento y otras te pueden asesorar acerca de adonde en tu comunidad puedes obtener los servicios que buscas.
Otro buen lugar son los community colleges porque siempre tienen cursos cortos y ven adaptados a las necesidades del mercado.
Saludos y suerte!
Mariela

Hola Ivelis,
Te recomiendo que te acerques a algunas universidades estatales de tu area y hables con uno de los advisors y les cuentes tu situacion. A lo mejor tienes que dar algunos creditos extras para ponerte al dia, o a lo mejor tienes que cursar solo un par de creditos para conseguir tu titulo. Pero ellos te van a poder asesorar.
Saludos,
Mariela

Hola, vi el programa de Jorge Ramos y me intereso mucho el tema de los estudios. Yo estudie 4 añs en la Universidad y soo me faltaron 4 creditos para obtener mi diploma de Bachillerato. Eso hace mas de 10 años. Que me puede aconsejar para terminar esos 4 creditos y poder obtener mi diploma? Gracias!

Hola, Vi el programa al punto con Jorge Ramos y me interesa enormemente sus puntos de vista, Que posibilidades existen para una persona de 55 anos, con experiencia en el area de bienes y raices y que a esta altura de su vida desea hacer una transicion, ese es mi caso, mi experiencia por mas de 12 anos ha sido como asistente en escrow y coordinadora en bienes y raices, Usted sabe de algun programa federal con entrenamiento para aprender algo diferente, me interesa el area medico, relacionado con papeleo de oficina, como medical clerical, que me aconseja.. Gracias.

Hola Paulina,
You should consider studying English with some tapes that you can carry around with you. Check this link: http://barronseduc.com/foreign-languages-english-for-spanish-speakers.html
Also, check courses online that you could take from anywhere. From www.berlitz.us look at this link for their virtual language courses: http://www.berlitz.us/Programs-Services/Personal-Interest/Online-Instruction/Berlitz-Virtual-Classroom/87/

Se paciente que tu situacion es muy reciente y teniendo un titulo en telecomunicaciones vas a poder trabajar desde cualquier lado. Es bueno que te dedique primero a estudiar ingles porque es sin duda la mejor manera de salir adelante lo antes posible.
Un abrazo y suerte!
Mariela

hey I´m going to be a senior next year and i´d like to know what´s the first step i gotta do for my college admission like should i start looking for financial aid now?? please respond ASAP

Mariela: le escribo porque vi el programa de Jorge Ramos "al punto", y por supuesto que nos intereso todo lo que dijo; fue de mucha informacion, pero algunos detalles nos faltan que, son los mas importantes, a nuestro criterio. Somos de Argentina y como la situacion nuestra no es legal, quiero saber las posibilidades de estudios que tienen mis hijos. Mi hija del medio esta estudiando enfermeria (pre-requisitos),pero se hace imposible por los costos. Mi hijo, mayor que ella, esta perdiendo mucho tiempo sin saber donde estudiar, y que. El, en nuestro país empezo una carrera contable, estaba en las basicas de ciencias economicas, para concluir en administracion de empresas; aunque el tiene titulo terciario: maestro, mayor de obras, otorgado en escuela tecnica. Mi esposo es profesional en n pais, y yo tuve trabajos importantes. Decidimos venir aqui por razones obvias, nuestro deseo es que nuestros hijos tengan una oportunidad aqui, en este pais. Usted, nos dio muy buena impresion y desearia tener alguna comunicacion para mas informacion, a mi correo en forma privada, no publica. Desde ya, le agradeceria su pronta respuesta privada. Con gran consideracion, le saludo con distinguida consideracion. amps.

Hi
I am from Ecuador, i am 26 years old, i just got married 2 months ago here in the States, my husband is from the States, we met in Ecuador, he went to Ecuador for a contract between the company he is working for with a TVcable company in Ecuador that i was working for, after 2 years we decided to get married, i am so in love with my husband,so i left my country, my family, my friends and my career for him, but now that i am here, i feel so sad cause i dont know what can i do for work or study, for my husband job we have to travel, so i guess i need to get a job trought internet, my degree is in Telecommunications, i like to study so i studied too some courses of graphic desig and decopage handmade crafs, and other course about importation laws in my country, well i know ingles is very important for develope my life in this country,so i know that is the first step, but i dont know how can i study english here if i have to travel, i always have internet. I would love to be able to study collegue trought internet, but i am confuse and alone i have been here during 2 months and, i dont know where can i study or who can i ask for help,i see my husband work very hard everyday so i dont tell him how i feel i dont want to bother him, i really will apreciate if u can give me an advice about how can i study english trought internet and get a job, so i could help my husband, i feel like a loser without beeing able to work and help, i know eduaction is very important, but i am confuse about what to do right now. Could you give me an advice please?

Hola Patricia,

Me parece bien que te enfoques en estudiar ingles porque es fundamental para que puedas conseguir un buen trabajo.
Te sugiero que visites www.ihispano.com para encontrar unos 100,000 trabajos disponibles para hispanos en todas las disciplinas.
No te sugiero que entres en otro campo porque contabilidad es una de las industrias mas seguras en este momento de recesion. Por ahi puedes trabajar como "bookkeeper" para una oficina de CPAs hasta que tengas tu certificacion. Podrias usar el hecho de que hablas espanol como una manera de conseguir clientes hispanos para esa oficina...
Un beso,
Mariela

Hola Gabriela,
Try to apply to as many small scholarships as possible because less people apply to those. Also, have you filled out the FAFSA to see how much money you can get in the form of a Pell grant?
In addition, find out from your parents´ jobs if they offer scholarships, and from your church and other organizations you are involved with. And visit the Financial Aid office at the University you want to attend and ask them what scholarships they have available.
Visit our "Resources" section and look at the "Scholarships and Financial Aid" for many search engines that specialize in Latinos.
You have a great GPA and you should be able to find more scholarships. Be persistent and don´t give up!
Saludos,
Mariela

Hola a Roberto, Javier y Vanessa,
Les respondo juntos porque tienen preguntas en comun. Tambien esta respuesta sirve a todos aquellos que no esten como residentes legales o ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos.
1) Si no tienen estatus legal, pueden buscar becas en: www.maldef.org. Alli hay una lista de becas para estudiantes indocumentados. Tambien pueden llenar las solicitudes de becas privadas y dejar el espacio donde les piden Social Security en blanco porque algunas otorgan becas a estudiantes indocumentados pero no lo promocionan. Otra posibilidad es que organicen sus propios "fund raisers" para juntar dinero para el college. Pueden organizar, bailes, conciertos, exhibiciones u otro evento donde cobren una entrada modesta y que parte de las ganancias vayan a su "college fund".

2) Aquellos con titulos universitarios de otros paises deben primero contactar a organizaciones como World Education Services www.wes.org para que les den la equivalencia en este sistema educativo. Si tienen estatus legal, todos los estudiantes (no importa su edad) pueden recibir subsidios federales (que no hay que repagar) y prestamos federales con baja tasa de interes.

3) En este website, bajo "Resources" encuentra "Scholarships and Financial Aid". Metanse a ver todos los sitios donde pueden hacer busquedas de becas y veran que hay muchisimos.
El secreto es no esperar que otros vengan y les den la informacion o el dinero, sino buscarlo intensamente.

Saludos y suerte!!
Mariela

Hola Sra. la vi en el noticiero de Gorge Ramos la semana pasada y me pregunte si yo pudiera tener una oportunidad de estudiar Medicina o Ciencias Politicas en una Unviersidad de California, soy de Mexico en donde estudie Comercio Internacional. vine a buscar oportunidades de mi carrera y no e conseguido ninguna,si tu pudieras ayudarme a conseguir cualquiera de mis objetivos
yo estaria muy agradecido contigo.

Gracias

Hi my name is Javier im from Mexico city,i have been here since 9th grade and i will like to know if there are any scolarship opportunities for people like me that do not have a legal residence in this country.
Thank you for your time.

hola soy vanessa yo estudie en mi pais el salvador quiero estudiar pero no tengo mucha informacion para los requisitos para poder estudiar nesesito informacion quiero superarme estoy estudiando ingles en un college pero aun me falta mucho por aprender tengo un año de estar en este pais y el problema es que soy imigrante no se si puedo terner oportunidad de estudiar

Mariela,
Soy graduada en Contabilidad en mi pais y al aplicar a trabajos en mi profesion he encontrado dificultad, aun cuando tengo mucha experiencia. Siento que la primera traba es que las compañias no confian en gente profesional de otros paises. Ante esto me puse a estudiar ingles en el college y tengo planeado tomar el examen de CPA, se que es un reto dificil pero siento que si logro eso podre tener oportunidad de conseguir empleo. Como este goal no es a corto plazo y requiere de dinero, me gustaria estudiar alguna otra profesion que me de una alternativa adicional de trabajo. Es posible encontrar alguna beca para gente como yo que tiene un degree en el pais de origen, como un pelgrant o grant? O es que solo soy elegible para un prestamo?

Yo vine a EU con la idea que tendria mejores oportunidades de trabajo en mi carrera pero no lo siento asi. Si me pudieras dar algun consejo te lo agradeceria.

Good Evening, I also saw you on "Al Punto" and I found your information very helpful. But was wondering what else I need to do to get more money for college by the government. I have applied to many scholarships and I haven´t received many "Congratulations" letters. I have a 3.4 GPA, I coach soccer, and I´m involved in my school and church. I´m getting a little nervous and worried. I plan to go straight to a university, and I have my hopes up for Texas Tech University. Thank you for your time.

Hola Yasleny,
Please visit the finacial aid office at the universities you´d like to attend and find out what help they have for students like you. There are many scholarships for nursing students and some schools are even helping to pay the loans of students who go into public service or who take the challenge of working in underserved areas. Also, talk to the National Association of Hispanic Nurses www.thehispanicnurses.org and get guidance from them.
Saludos,
Mariela

Mariela,
I saw you on "Al Punto" and I found your information to be extremely helpful. However, I am wondering if you have any information for someone in my situation. I graduated last year with a Bachelors in Business Administraton and I have decided to do a career change and become a Registered Nurse; but I have been told that because I already have a Bachelors the government will not give any more grants and I was told I will have to take more loans out to pay to become a RN. Is there any other sources that you know of that could help me pay for my nursing classes considering I already have a degree?

Sra. hoy la escuche en el programa PUNTO FINAL con J.RAMOS, y prendio una esperanza en mi. Le comento porque: mi hija de 20 años termino la high school en el 2008 y por no tener estatus legal en este hermoso pais, vemos que se pasan los meses y el proyecto de seguir estudiando se esta transformando en un sueño por razones economicas ya que al no tener estatus , mi hija no puede acceder a ayudas economicas del estado. Concretamente, lo que necesitamos saber es si existe algun tipo de ayuda para los chicos que no nacieron en este pais pero han crecido y quieren a este pais como si fuera de ellos que es el caso de mis hijos a los que traje desde muy pequeños .Si hubiera algun camino ha seguir por favor podria decirmelo enviandome un email a yperalta56@hotmail.com , desde ya muchas gracias por la ayuda que nos da y Dios la Bendiga. Yolanda

I´m glad so many of you heard me on Thalia´s show. (Those who missed it can now hear it on this website, under "Media".)
I will communicate with you privately to get your physical addresses.
In the meantime congratulations for actively seeking info on how to go to college and pay for it. Search the "Resources" section of the site to find lots of information about scholarships. Also, check the "Opportunities" section for more options. There´s tons of money out there to help you pay for school, so don´t give up!!!
Saludos,
Mariela

Hello: I heard your presentation at "Conexion Thalia". I am interested in gueting your book to see how I can get a higher education.

I am a college student at NYU. I decided to go back to school and earn a degree. Although it is very expensive I believe that it is worth it. I work full time and attend college part time so I´m not sure what kind of financial aid is available for part time college students since as of now what I´m getting seems not enough! I´m so proud of myself as I would be the first in my family to attend college! Originally from Tx, Mexican parents!
Please advice!!
Thank you!

Hi I was hearing your comments on the Talia show this morning and I am intrested in getting one of the frre books for scholarships for college I am presently a junior and trying to prepare and decide were I will be going after High School

Thank hou

Hello. I heard you on connection Thalia and I would love to learn more about going to college and recieve a free book

Thank you Sgt. Perez for your encouragement to Latino students. I´m glad you brought up the path you took and how hard it was. I believe serving this country is the most honorable thing someone can do and I thank you for that.

I also believe our students need to learn about all their options so they can make the right decisions.

I hope you finish your degree soon. It will continue to open lots of doors for you!

Saludos,
Mariela Dabbah

I would like to start my comment by quoting a lyric from a song by an artist by the name of N.O.R.E. It comes from the song, Reggaeton Latino: "If you proud to be Latino, stand the ***** !" And that´s how I feel every morning before I get out of bed. I was fortunate to have been able to attend college right after high school. For some, it isn´t that simple. However, after a few semesters, I opted to join the military & take advantage of the G.I.Bill. It took me longer to get my degree, but I learned a lot along the way. Cliche as it may sound, things do happen for a reason. And I still haven´t received my bachelor´s, but seeing other Latinos in my family with their degrees pushes me to strive for that goal. Yes, I am older now, but I believe its never too late to go back. And I intend to. God Bless & Be careful...
SGT Perez, US ARMY

I am finishing my Masters at the University of Illinois. Over the years here at college and as a Graduate COunselor, I have noticed that students do not have to be geniuses to succeed. Smart kids come to college all the time and fail. You have to have 2 VERY IMPORTANT characteristics: good work ethic and determination to do what you need to do. We need more latinos in here doing what they should do and visit those resources that are there to help you!

I found out about the Dream Act through this site and i encourage everyoen to post somethingon their Facebook page so we can finally get government to pass this law.

I bought the book for my godchild and she finished it in three days. She´s a freshman in college and was a little lost living away from home. I think she now has a better idea of how to deal with her family (my friend can be hard to deal with becasuse whe wants her dauthgter to live near her) Thank you so much for the book and the resources on the website

Im just 12 years old and I am struggling with school keeping my grades low they´re are improving by a bit but thats not enough for me.You guys have really helped me. Thank You.

Wow! What an awesome site! I just ordered Mariela´s book and Iam lookging forward to reading it. I´m the first one in my family to go to college and is not easy to stay motivated when your mother is asking you when are you coming home.

Today I read an article in the Journal News regarding your passion and efforts and I was quite inspired. I have visited your website and continue to be inspired. As a school social worker practicing and living in Westchester County I would like to know how I can get involved with your efforts. Please contact me. Thanks, Luz

As a first generation asian american, I struggled alone to find the resources and information I needed to get into college and stay in. Wish I had your book back then, the insights have actually helped me prepair for when my daughter goes off to college.
THANK YOU!

what a fabulous website! I will invite my friends to visit it often!!

Hi, I wish I can have time to read your book to help my daughter who is in her junior year, but I found myself really busy with my college essays. Can you provide me the title or ISBN of your book? I would appreciate it.
Maria

Great website! I am very impressed, as always.

A friend just sent me the link for this site. It looks like a terrific resource for my daughter, who is a junior in high school. We're thinking about college for her and there is a lot of useful info here. Thanks!

Looking forward to reading the entire book and using it as a resource in my work with Latinas.

Hola Mariela - What a great website.

After my interview for your book, I actually enrolled back in college making me a "Latina in College" again. Going back to school after a ten year break is proving to be challenging. However, just from scanning through this site, I can see there are many resources I will be able to utilize to help guide my journey.

Thanks for your efforts in helping to pave a better path for us Mariela.

Te quiero mucho. Ciao.

hey, wish i can get the free book. Great advise and help for us latino college students.

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