Lillian Munoz 19 years of age is in her second year attending OC, born in Ventura, but lives in Oxnard is of Mexican decent. She has a family of eight, four sisters, one brother, and mom and dad. All of her family except her was born in Mexico. She is motivated to attend college since her parents never had an option to study; she wants to make sure she does better by getting an education. Liliana has a very busy schedule between school and working at St. Johns Hospital. Mondays and Wednesday she has class from 9:10 – 10:50a.m then goes to work from 12 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays she doesn’t work but attends class from 8a.m to 4 pm. Thursday she attends class from 8 a.m until 12 in the afternoon and works Fridays from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Liliana’s top priority is school, then her family and finally work. Liliana’s mentors in her life is her family more specifically her mom and dad because of all the hard work they have done. She believes herself to be a mentor for her younger siblings.  She describes herself as determined, hard working, and motherly. In ten years she sees herself transferring to either UCR or UC Santa Cruz majoring in philosophy; the transfer to Texas or Chicago to finish school and start working. Liliana’s motto for being successful in school is “ a good support system and don’t give up”. One thing she likes about OC is the teachers because they are very helpful and explain things very well. Some things she thinks could be better is more individual time with students. Culture influenced Liliana’s decision to attend college because of the stereotypes of Mexicans and seeing her parents struggle. Her biggest surprise about college are the books because they are so expensive.