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First-generation college student shares friendships and professors at BYU–Hawaii have helped her navigate college
Alexis Jimenez, a senior from California majoring in psychology, shared how the experiences she has had at BYU–Hawaii have helped her learn about more cultures, create friendships that felt like family, and figure out what path she wants to take for her future. Jimenez shared some of her most profound experiences she had while attending BYUH were “being able to meet people who are from vastly different places of the world than I am really showed me what kind of bubble I am in. 52
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“I grew up in Southern California, and it is very diverse. I grew up with people from all different cultures, so I am definitely used to diversity. “I think moving here allowed me to realize just how big the world is and realize how many people from different backgrounds there are.” Jimenez commented on the friendships she has created. “I have met really amazing people, friends I know I will have for a very long time. [My friends and I] used to be called ‘the family’ because that’s what it was for me.”
Mia Boice, a senior from Georgia majoring in psychology, explained why Jimenez has been a good friend to her throughout their time together at BYUH. “I feel like Lexi is so dependable and consistent as a friend. “She is the person who is always there, and she is literally one of the most thoughtful people I have ever met. She is always thinking of other people and how she can support them.” Jimenez shared how she was able to decide on the major she is receiving her degree in. When she came to BYUH, she said
