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by Diana Pando<\/em>
\nSarahi Perez is a vibrant student who attended Joliet Junior College and was living at home with her parents. After completing her Associates Degree, she focused on attending her dream school at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). She wanted to obtain a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Sociology with a minor in Religious Studies.
\nHer parents were excited and ready to support her goals, but they were not ready to let go of their little girl. \u201cMy dad suggested I commute to UIC from home,\u201d said Sarahi. \u201cHowever, we realized the commute would take two and a half hours daily to and from school and it wasn\u2019t an option.\u201d
\nAs they explored all of their options, a co-worker of Sarahi\u2019s parents mentioned that her son was going to UIC. He had opted not to live in the dorms. Instead, he was living in a place called La Casa Student Housing in the Pilsen <\/a>neighborhood. Sarahi and her parents went on a tour of La Casa and decided that was the most affordable option for them.
\nBy moving into La Casa, Sarahi cut her commute time to 15-20 minutes daily because La Casa is located near public transportation and neighboring universities. Thanks to this shorter commute time, she is able to participate in the Newman Catholic Student Organization, The Trade Winds Program, and the Peer Health Exchange program. She also became a member of the Honors College at UIC.
\n\u201cThrough these experiences, I have met amazing people from all around the world that have made huge impacts in my life,\u201d says Sarahi. \u201cSo far I have been enjoying my college experience to the fullest.\u201d
\n\"\"According to Sarahi, La Casa has helped her find the support she needs to transition into her young adulthood. Recently, she began participating in La Casa\u2019s Career Internship Program (CIP) and landed her first internship with TRP\u2019s Communication and Marketing Department.
\nHer parents now have one less financial worry because through the internship Sarahi is able to pay for her housing. They plan to use the money they save towards Sarahi\u2019s younger sibling\u2019s college education.
\nLa Casa students also have access to free workshops to give them an edge in the workplace after they graduate. \u201cI\u2019ve learned about resumes, cover letters, and elevator speeches,\u201d said Sarahi. \u201cPrior to attending the workshops, I had never in my life even heard of these things.\u201d
\nOne of the most important things Sarahi has gotten from living at La Casa is a sense of empowerment and equal opportunity. Both of her parents are immigrants and they have no idea how college works in the U.S.
\n\u201cAlthough my siblings and I are citizens,\u201d she says, \u201cI think we did not have the same opportunities as children born in the U.S. with American parents.\u201d
\nAt La Casa, Sarahi\u2019s parents have also found the support they need to help their child navigate the college system. \u201cThis year my dad and I didn\u2019t have to spend three hours trying to figure out how to fill out a FAFSA form,\u201d says Sarahi. \u201cWe attended a La Casa workshop that walked us through the process.\u201d
\nAccording to Sarahi, she feels more confident knowing that she and her family have a place where they can go to find answers and support. \u201cLeaving my family and community has been one of the most difficult sacrifices I\u2019ve had to make,\u201d she says. \u201cLa Casa Student Housing has offered me a home and given my family and I the tools we need to succeed.\u201d
\nThis transformative experience for students could not be possible without the generous support of The John Buck Company Foundation, Chicago Tribune Charities \u2013 Holiday Campaign, a McCormick Foundation fund, the A. Montgomery Ward Foundation, and two anonymous donors.
\nIf you would like more information on La Casa Student Housing or the Career Internship Program, <\/a>please call 312-880-1889. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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