Alyandra

What is your biggest regret? 

Not trying my hardest in school, and not putting the effort that I knew I could.

What would you do different? 

Studying more, asking more questions, not being so quiet.

In the end, I learned to not procrastinate with my work.

Ariana

She said that the lesson that has taken her longest to learn is forgiveness. To her forgiveness is everything, but once the trust is gone it is very hard for her to regain it. She feels like forgiving and forgetting is very hard because you lost the trust of that person. 

Nancy

What role does our experience(s) play in our everyday lives?

   Our experiences play a role in our everyday lives by having an impact in the way that we think about things, especially in tough situations. 

Do you think our experiences define us and/or make us who we are?

   I think it does because if you were in a bad situation and you didn't know what to do, your experiences from the past can determine how you will react now and will react in the future. 

Like, say you got in a car accident. Your first instinct would be to either call the police and help the person along with yourself, or you could run away. Whatever decision you make in that moment came from your past experiences, and will now play a role in who you will be in the future.

Rosa

What is your definition of love?

“Doing something that you normally wouldn't do for someone that you care about, also going out of your way no matter what you are doing or going on in your life, to do something for someone special in your life. Caring for someone whether they make really stupid decisions or not."

What advice would you give your younger self?

“To take advantage of the opportunities given to me. To not let irrelevant people get in the way of life or education. To not procrastinate or be lazy. Speaking up when I believe something should be heard instead of keeping it inside.”

What do you know for sure?

“Ready to graduate and get out of here. I know who's loyal to me and our friendship. I know I didn't want to do this but I helped him for a grade, and I know for sure that I am done."

Ramiro

What is the purpose of life? 

The purpose of the human experience is to make good use of the life you have, to better yourself, to make your parents proud, your future generations in a good spot and leave your mark. 

What is your definition of love? 

My definition of love is when you can see yourself trusting someone for a life time without ever doubting in them and still getting butterflies every time you see them.

Mariah

What sound or noise do you love?

Silence. I have really sensitive ears and it annoys me how everyone is really loud for no reason. I like to be alone looking at the ceiling in my room, thinking about life, being in my own comfort zone because I'm not used to being around people who are really loud because that's not my vibe. I used to hate the silence but over the years I've changed and I actually prefer it.

Kaylee

What is the lesson it’s taken you the longest to learn? 

The lessons that took me the longest to know is boundaries. It's difficult to set boundaries from people when they mean so much, but for the sake of your sanity, you need to learn how to set them. It's a lesson I'm still learning, and it'll probably take years to master the art of setting and respecting boundaries.

Emily

What is your definition of love?

I feel the presence of love when someone cares for you and shows you all of their attention. That person will do anything/everything for you and tells you every day that you mean the world to them. Love isn’t someone who tears you down for everything you do wrong or someone who doesn’t support you through everything you’re trying to do. Love is risk-taking and yes, some people don’t believe in love, but once they find that special one, all perspectives on love can simply change.

Have you ever been in love?

No

Do you want to be in love and why?

No, not at the moment because I want to be more focused on myself before

including someone else in my life.

Do you want to give any advice to anyone who is looking for love?

Just don’t be shy, go for it, and always be yourself.