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When I have a camera in my hand, I know no fear.
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Hello! My name is Jennifer, and I'm a student at Northwestern University whose goal is to see as much of the world as possible. I have a passion for travel and photography and hope to use my blog to inspire others to explore more.

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What does it mean to be a low-income first-generation Latina college student? It means that I don't have the same resources as my wealthier peers. It means I had to navigate the college experience on my own. I learned how to handle my own financial aid and I never asked my family for help. It means I could not ask my family for money and had to be financially independent. I quickly recognized how my identity separates me from others on this highly privileged and majority white campus. I had never experienced such intense amounts of wealth before in my life. Northwestern University challenged me in ways I never expected. I am so proud of how far I have come and the accomplishments I made along the way. I am now a graduate from a top ten university with a degree in environmental sciences. My world will never be the same. After four long years, I feel so grateful, honored, and humbled for this opportunity. And I would love to thank all the people who helped me along the way because without my community, I wouldn't be where I am today. and *if you're hiring hmu

SAMF🤩🎡 2nd time at Spring Awakening was a success! **now time to recover from all this dancing #samf #springawakening

My favorite (and only) sister❤👭

Summertime in Chicago is my favorite!!! I wish I was spending it here because the city really does come alive in the summer. If you're looking for things to do in Chicago, here's a list of my favorite activities: (1) Mini golf at Maggie Daley Park (2) Walking through the flower fields at Burnham Park (3) Eating mangonadas at La Michoacana paleteria in the Pilsen neighborhood (4) Supporting the LGBTQ+ community by attending the Pride Parade in the Boystown neighborhood (5) Going to ALL the music festivals! (There are so many!) • #summerinchicago #visitchicago #chicagostrong

I miss my beautiful Ecuador so much. This is a photo of La Basilica del Voto Nacional in Quito, Ecuador, and if you look closely, you can see this giant statue of an angel, La Virgen de Quito, that sits on top of this hill called El Panecillo (for little bread). Fun fact: La Virgen de Quito is actually bigger in size than the famous Jesus statue in Rio de Janeiro but it's not as well-known #ecuador #amalavida #visitecuador

thought I looked cute, might delete later • wearing @marcjacobsbeauty concealer to hide the fact that I'm still in midterm season while everyone else is graduating🙃 Real talk though this is my new favorite concealer and I'm obsessed💕 • #MJBaccomplice #AccompliceConcealer #complimentary #contest @MarcJacobsBeauty @Influenster

Happy Earth Day🌎 . It's important to remember how beautiful our world is and that we should all be doing our part in keeping her safe. Here's a few things you can do to make a difference: 1. Lobby your politicians to pass environmentally friendly laws📃 2. Try to eat less meat and dairy🌱 3. Take public transportation or (if possible) walk and bike instead🚴‍♀️ 4. Use less energy. Turn off your lights when they're not in need and switch to LED!💡 5. Use less water. Opt out of using a dish washer and take shorter showers🚿 6. Volunteer to do city or natural area cleanups 🌳 . You may think that your actions don't have an impact, but they do. If everyone, collectively, worked towards living more sustainably, we could greatly decrease the environmental damage done on Planet Earth. But don't forget to also go outside and spend some time with nature. There's nothing like the smell of fresh air and the feeling of the sun on your skin to make you feel grateful for being able to enjoy life on this tiny blue marble🌍

not ur mom but u can call me mami💦

Alcohol you later🍹 • I've been busy working on my Mexico blog post and I've finally finished it! If you're interested in reading about our experiences and recommendations I have for visiting, click on the link in my bio💕 • #tulum #mexico #yucatan #blogpost #tulummexico #cancun #chichenitza

Recent Posts

One Week in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula
Studying Abroad as a First-Generation, Low-Income College Student
7 Must-See Places to Visit in Ecuador
A Beginner’s Guide to the Amazon Rainforest
A Day in Quito: Where to Eat and Explore

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