Finding Your Familia: Juan Yarala on the Power of Community and Giving Back

from SHPE Out Loud: Leading Hispanics in STEM · host SHPE National

In this episode, we sit down with Juan Yarala, a freshman electrical engineering student who shares his inspiring journey from Bogotá, Colombia, to the University of Florida. Juan opens up about the hurdles he faced due to his immigration status and the moment he feared his dream of higher education might be out of reach. He explains how finding his local SHPE chapter provided him with more than just resources, it gave him a Familia.

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