Some Themes discussed:

• First-generation college student experience
• Lack of resources, seeking help and tutoring
• Lessons learned of internship misses

Resources mentioned:

1. Sarah Goode STEM Academy
2. Breakthrough Tech Chicago
3. LOGICA (UIC)
4. LARES (UIC)
5. WiCS (UIC)
6. Tapia Conference
7. Grace Hopper Conference
8. GetCities Chicago
9. Latinas in Tech
10. Techqueria
11. Ceci’s Family Bakery: Don Pan Bakery

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Cecilia’s Email: clavila4@gmail.com

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/CeciBenitez13

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbenitez87

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