Exploring the Themes by https://padlet.com/kgiordano1_2/t4ej3vtp5khk6ubr Race/ethnicity Family and peer support School issues and resources Identity and belonging Mental health/Resilience Get into 4 groups of 4 and 1 group of 3 Raise your hand when your group is ready to pick a topic. Pick a theme that your group resonates with the most. Think of these themes in terms of upbringing and path to higher education Briefly discuss some of your experiences before answering these questions (2 mins). Answer as many questions as you can in the time allotted. → What were some common supports and barriers for you and your group in this theme? → How did this theme help shape your adolescence → How did you overcome these barriers and what did you wish you had? What resources did you wish you had? en-us 2025-07-24 16:43:06 UTC 2025-07-24 17:57:55 UTC hello@padlet.com Family and Peer support https://padlet.com/kgiordano1_2/t4ej3vtp5khk6ubr/wish/3528057243 1) Supports: helps with motivation, reliance on others in times of trouble, helps with overcoming challenges and building resilience

Barriers: The support from others may be different from your own personal values, some support can be seen as overcritical

2) In adolescence being parts of teams (with peers) was a impactful part of development especially when it has hard to rely on family. Both peer and family support can help lessen burdens.

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  • seeing administration / teachers as unapproachable

  • the staff that was approachable allowed us to feel supported

  • difficult to deal with bullying, racism, being singled out

  • we are now advocating for more inclusion within schools

  • funding for more mental health staff (counselors / mental health staff)

    • ]]>     2025-07-24 17:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kgiordano1_2/t4ej3vtp5khk6ubr/wish/3528057618     Identity and belonging https://padlet.com/kgiordano1_2/t4ej3vtp5khk6ubr/wish/3528057939 supports:

    • family, friends

    barriers:

    • imposter syndrome

    • stereotyping from own culture

    • outside perceptions and stereotypes

    how it shaped adolescence:

    • hard time feeling accepted and finding self

    • wanting to connect to self more


    anna, cianela, toni, maca

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  • Common support included receiving school forms in both Spanish and English, exposure to different cultures during childhood helped develop.

  • Exposure to different cultures during childhood helped develop acceptance around diversity

  • We overcame this barrier by taking our own initiative to learn more about other cultures.

    • ]]>     2025-07-24 17:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kgiordano1_2/t4ej3vtp5khk6ubr/wish/3528057965     Mental health/resiliency https://padlet.com/kgiordano1_2/t4ej3vtp5khk6ubr/wish/3528058005

  • Barrier is not talking about it, not wanting to be a burden to others, and lack of support. Support - family relationships

  • Never wanted to talk about our feelings and open up to people. Would lock self in room or mask feelings in social events

  • We wish we had more support and resources

    • ]]>     2025-07-24 17:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kgiordano1_2/t4ej3vtp5khk6ubr/wish/3528058005