Those with the 'Valley Girl' accent are perceived as being dumb or materialistic, but whether the accent exists or is a collective hallucination is still up for debate.
Every student with hopes of making it to college will eventually encounter some kind of obstacle; however, the ones faced by first-generation college students are unique and, on occasion, out of their control.
It went from jokes to insulting my skin color, hair texture, and ethnic features to calling me slurs. Most of the class joined in. No one stood up for me.
After discovering their natural skill and craftsmanship in the art of jewelry-making, junior Destiny Reveles has focused on developing and expanding their business in which they sell handcrafted jewelry comprised of silver, gold and everything bold.
