UCI DREAM Center

Rising Together

Building Bridges the Power of US

Thank you for joining the 2021 Rising Together, Thriving Together Conference!

Below you will find recordings from some of our workshops. We will continue to update this page as we receive recordings from our amazing presenters. Please be on the look out for any updates.

We hope you enjoyed the conference!

Sincerely,

2021 Rising Together, Thriving Together Conference Committee

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SESSION 1 WORKSHOPS

WORKSHOP SESSION 1 - OPTION A: Pathways to UCI: My First Year at UCI

Join this session to hear from five first-year Anteaters who will highlight their insights as students at UCI. The five student speakers will touch on their journey to UCI, the transition to their first year in college, and some tips and advice for prospective and incoming students.

View the recording here: https://youtu.be/8rLGhTUWUYg

 

WORKSHOP SESSION 1 - OPTION D: DREAM Project Fellowship Panel Presentations

In these sessions you will hear from DREAM Project Fellowship fellows and their year-long projects conducted across the UCI campus.

SESSION 2 WORKSHOPS

WORKSHOP SESSION 2 - OPTION C:Breakout by Residency Specialty

This breakout session will include various residents or attendings with DACA. Attendees can choose which specialty they're interested in learning more about and connect with panelists in a small group. Attendees will gain exposure to doctors from different residency programs and connect in an informal manner.

***Medical Student Track: This track is aimed for current medical students with DACA to receive mentorship and understand how to be competitive applicants for residency programs.***

View the recording here: https://youtu.be/5rMXz3b1lJQ

WORKSHOP SESSION 1 - OPTION D: DREAM Project Fellowship Panel Presentations

In these sessions you will hear from DREAM Project Fellowship fellows and their year-long projects conducted across the UCI campus.

SESSION 3 WORKSHOPS

WORKSHOP SESSION 3 - OPTION BFinancing Professional/ Medical School

This 45-minute session provides an overview of strategies to finance graduate school for undocumented students. This will cover institutional and private loans, scholarships and fellowship opportunities, and how to maximize potential financial aid opportunities during the application cycle.

**Pre-Med/Health Track: This track is aimed for college students, post-bacc students, and others interested in pursuing a career in medicine and health care professions.**

View recording here: https://youtu.be/HFvhxgomQWg

WORKSHOP SESSION 3 - OPTION D: DREAM Project Fellowship Panel Presentations

In these sessions you will hear from DREAM Project Fellowship fellows and their year-long projects conducted across the UCI campus.

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This event is sponsored by:

UCI Office for Inclusion and Excellence, UCI Student Life and Leadership, and UCI Student Success Initiative