In light of Brown’s transition to online learning, the U-FLi Center will be sharing narratives from the Class of 2020. We aim to affirm and honor graduating students’ time at Brown. Read about Jennifer Alvarez (she/hers) below:

What does it mean to you to be U-FLi?

The fact that I am first-generation and low-income makes it graduating from Brown that much more meaningful.

Advice you’d give your first-year self?

Be kind to yourself. Are you really doing that for yourself or to prove others wrong?