Jose Rodriguez 
English junior
โIt would definitely be being a mom and having to make time for my husband and my child, as well as my homework, class projects and organization responsibilities.โ
civil engineering junior
โProbably accepting responsibility as a college student, not just doing it for my parents or just because I know I should do it, but actually wanting and learning in order to become successful.โ
public heritage & community engagement sophomore
โI would probably have to say โฆ being a single mom and having to navigate everything by myself. I am a second generation student, as well, so having to navigate UTRGV vs UTPA is very different, but I would say being a single mom and navigating the world with a little one is pretty tough.โ
social work freshman
โAs a college student, with all the classes Iโm taking, I fear that time management is one of the biggest challenges Iโve had to face. With all the assignments Iโve had to do, I just like to push it off a little and Iโve tried to make planners to allow me to do my assignments on time.โ
early childhood education freshman
โMy biggest challenge Iโve faced is not seeing my family everyday, considering that Iโm so close to my family.โ
–Compiled and photos by Jose Rodriguez and Daniela Martinez Salazar
Pete Mendoza 
Narda Serna 