When Natalie Maldonado was considering her college options, she knew she would need financial support and a welcoming environment to succeed.

As the child of working-class immigrants — and a first-gen student — she couldn’t rely on family savings or experience.

At UC Riverside, Natalie found what she was looking for: “I’ve put myself under some pressure to succeed, but the environment here has given me more confidence.”
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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