Advanced Immigration 2025

By Valerie Madriz The label of the United States of America as a land of opportunity has romanticized it as a sanctuary for immigrants, particularly people with low incomes, and this idealization diverts attention from the racialized hierarchies that privilege certain groups over others. The American Dream functions as a sociopolitical myth—one that claims egalitarian opportunity…

By Lucy Guilbert-Neal Over time, policies surrounding immigration, but more importantly, the perception of immigration in the United States, have been shaped by each generation’s experiences, knowledge, and education. This in itself has created distinct gaps in understanding that influence personal opinions and the current political climate. The removal from direct experiences of the immigration…

By Maggie Albrecht The deadline for the study-abroad applications was today. Maricela wasn’t at school. “Oh well,” she thought. “I guess I missed it.” But 6 months later, Maricela received an acceptance letter. She was to spend her next year of college studying in North Carolina. Knowing that Maricela had wanted to apply, her best…