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She described the feeling of "always translating myself in my head" and the struggle to balance a home life—where family and Spanish culture were paramount—with a fast-paced school environment that demanded independence.

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, a 2025 graduate of Arcadia High School, shared a deeply personal "Senior Column" about her experience as a first-generation student. She described the feeling of "always translating myself