(EMOTIONAL) First Generation College Grads Thank Their Immigrant Parents | ON PAPER Ep. 4 - mitu

[@hillarylalys4816]

They haven’t even started reading the letter and I’m already crying

[@edithl8625]

Me too!!!!!

[@sol4832]

I think it’s because we see ourselves in them. The struggle, and the relief at the end knowing we made it.

[@gersonorellana3469]

Same 😢

[@alexjovel7622]

as a first-generation student myself this made me ugly cry

[@veronicadeltoro5550]

Congrats keep grinding! But I’m just curious as a daughter of immigrants, I was born in the us, am I a first generation or a second generation?

[@alexjovel7622]

in the context of this video "first-generation" refers to the first in your generation in your family to go to college. you'd be a first-generation american citizen.

[@Nightingale671]

This is the only motivation I need to stop procrastinating. Saved it to my playlists

[@elizabethcarlos3883]

Damn yall got me crying before my final, I was honestly feeling really scared and now I'm just determined to hecharle ganas 😭😭😭

[@wearemitu]

Good luck on your finals! You got this!! 🙌🏽

[@Yogurtluv]

Adriel Gama stfu

[@vampiremomo99]

As a first gen college student, having my parents see me graduate with my BA brought me to tears knowing that they sacrificed so much in order for me to be there, this spring, they will watch my graduate with my masters and watch me accomplish even more things than I thought possible 😭 thank you Ama and Apa 🥰🥰

[@wearemitu]

YESSSS 👏🏽 Congrats on all of your accomplishments! ❤️

[@adrisrkive]

As a first gen it’s full of struggles and losing motivation at times. I’m currently feeling like that, but this video helped me remember que me ponga las pilas!! My parents sacrificed a lot for me to be where I’m at. To all my first gens you’re killing it, keep it going. My dad once told me, “ Siendo la primera es difícil, pero con ganas y tus esfuerzos si lo lograrás. Al final ustedes salen aprendiendo más y son de los más chingones💪.” 🇲🇽

[@urstepmom6531]

Even though I’m still in high school I still want to make my parents proud by graduating, making it to college and to be something big in this world. To my parents, hardworking immigrants who came here for their children to have a better future, Los quiero mucho🥺💞

[@brigitte1377]

Keep charging! You can do it!

[@raysaldana4376]

I graduated from college .I was the 1st one to accomplish so much in my family but I let it all go when I got shot and was diagnosed with PTSD .My mental struggle has left me paralyzed with fear and I want more in life for me and my family but I'm scared to go outside anymore ,home is where I feel safe .I pray and hope God is not done with me and that my life story is not over yet .I want to reach the stars and give my family everything they ever dreamed of and more .

[@stephanieportillo91]

I graduated first in my family. My two older sisters didn’t go to college and they had the opportunity. That day was so special. The way my mom and dad looked at me and the special dinner they had for me after. Amazing feeling ever.

[@eheheh3263]

People can go to college and choose not to and then complain that they’re poor…

[@sandrar.morales9583]

Its nice to see people who actually didnt give up and continue in school.... I personally could not take one more day of school lol but for any of those thinking of dropping out if your almost there continue cuz it aint easy.

[@cherrywaveslay]

This Is making me sadder than I already was bc my parents always tell me this and now I failed a class in college and I’m so sad bc I tried really hard and I’ve never failed a class and it feels like I let them down FUCKCKXKCKX

[@jocelynshaw7612]

It happens love. It's okay. Just do better next time. I'm sure they understand cuz you tried.

[@wearemitu]

Don't let that one bad grade stop you. You got this!! 🙌🏽💗

[@Many30005]

Jackie R it’s okay I got my first C in college. I feel very disappointed at myself. You learn from your mistake though. Don’t give up échale ganas!

[@evanb1470]

Thank you for sharing these moments. They help to lighten my heart.

[@jakewhoskate]

Watching these makes me appreciate my big sister who passed 2 years ago. I feel for her kids who won't be able to see her at their special moments in life and it just breaks my heart. I hope I can be this for them.

[@richardmcgraw6881]

As a first-generation Mexican American. knowing I accomplished this goal of getting my Bsw. makes me stronger I reached my goal. and now onto my MSw. knowing how proud I made my parents and despite all the struggles I succeeded. this will be an example to generations to come.

[@giovanir69]

I wish I could have made my parents proud. I just was never smart enough for it. As a first generation Chicano, I feel I let them down big time. Their smallest child came out the most depressing...

[@Birdienez]

You will find your own kind of success, and you will make your family proud.

[@fede2]

Don't take these success stories as the be-all-end-all. We tend to think of "acomplishment" as this one thing, but it's never really that simple. Focus on what drives you, what you're good at and what you're passionate about. Also, make yourself proud before dedicatedly pleasing anyone else.

[@k.aburto5749]

Well! I don’t know how any of them got through their letters without busting out sobbing because I would’ve DEFINITELY struggled with ugly cry face. And I mean IMMEDIATELY.

[@bebe4235]

Same here LMAO I cry at the drop of a hat

[@boypaco]

I’m writing music for our community. thank you to all the parents that Took the risk just to give us a better chance.

[@juansantos5292]

Damm this shit hit home shout out to all my First Gen Mexicans but also immigrants!!! Keep moving forward may peace and love be with you ❤

[@aidou97]

Graduating is one thing... Finding a job is another thing. Personally, it took me 6 months after graduating from undergrad.

[@MG-pn5dw]

Of course! Pero échale ganas! Everyone moves different. Is all about who you know!

[@flowers2312]

This is so sweet thank you for sharing!

[@alextacy21]

Well now I’m going to have to go back to work from my lunch and explain why I look horrible from crying 😭

[@Esmeraldaacuna]

Alex Murillo 😂 thats funny!

[@eduardomirafuentes1420]

@@Esmeraldaacuna why is it funny ?

[@PercNowiztki]

@@eduardomirafuentes1420 its a joke simp

[@IfIhadaheartx]

At the age of 18, I will be graduating with both a high school diploma and an Associate in Science Degree. Everything is for my parents and to show them that I want to achieve more, as they have always wanted. They’ve set a great example and thanks to them, I will be the first person in my whole family to graduate and early! 🥳

[@GioBa727]

Congratulations. 👏🏽 I hope all is well for you and I’m sure your parents must be proud. Not only is this accomplishment for your family and yourself, but you’re paving the way for everyone behind you and the history of your ancestors alongside you. 🙏🏽

[@jasonvelez-pico6254]

Congrats! I’ll also be graduating in the summer with my Associates in Engineering. Good luck to you!

[@antn8387]

fantastic family members with rock solid values.

[@brigitte1377]

Lol I’m graduating next month and this just made me realize how much of a mess I’m going to be with my parents. ❤️🇵🇪

[@LaPotraBellaca]

They finna make me cry

[@danicalifornia52_]

Sis im already crying

[@jetsetjayyy9572]

Well now I’m crying 😭 this is so heartfelt 🙌🏽

[@MsRodrigo989898]

just moved to the USA 7 years ago, my future son/daughter will be first generation mexican american lol

[@eheheh3263]

It’s not just about going to college, the career you pick is what actually matters

[@johanadelatorre8447]

not me ugly sobbing as a first generation student

[@exploringwitheve2787]

Loved it!! Being a first generation myself I feel you completely. I even decided to male a first gen video as well check it out🤩

[@flyer9544]

I'm like an immigrant.... Mexican.. my parents were the opposite... They always let me know I was not smart enough or I would never be anything..... They played favorites with my brother.. that he would be something because he was born in Texas and I was a real Mexican....

[@randygarcia8429]

Keep your head up. You’re enough. Always have been, always will be. No matter what your parents or the world thinks.

[@jeggz7205]

That’s the way it should be 💯..

[@lizramirez8286]

Bennys ex caught me by surprise here 😳

[@JoseTorres-ce4lv]

Liz Ramirez samee!!!! 😂😂😂

[@esperanzalopez8542]

Bitch Im already crying

[@ojberrettaberretta5314]

echale ganas sounds super weird ponete las pilas is what we use

[@pac-mantheamericanbully7328]

Ojberretta Berretta échale gangas

[@ojberrettaberretta5314]

@@pac-mantheamericanbully7328 kenke

[@cecemoon1208]

Got my crying like a baby. P

[@Liz_playz33]

Truly beautiful

[@eduardorivera-torres7504]

❤️

[@MrZACATECANO100]

Ya ven Estudien , si no van a terminar de jardinero como yo 🤦🏽‍♂️😂👍🏽

[@armandogarciagarcia9516]

Pero un jardinero chingon. CON GANAS

[@okw777]

Omg Drea😭😭😭

[@Star17Platinum17]

My kids are gonna thank me too?

[@Gabby-cw8uq]

Damn this video needs more likes. Who agrees?

[@eheheh3263]

Why thank them for something that was their responsibility and chose to bring upon themselves…??? And I’m not saying to not be thankful but these parents act like they did you a huge favor by bringing you into this life when they only had you to take care of them when they get old

[@CJ_526]

🙌🇲🇽

[@45lxudmouth27]

Why don't talk do one on LatinX veterans or active duty.

[@desmondsannicolas6119]

45LXUD MOUTH why don’t you leave it as a suggestion instead on criticism?

[@ShinCadejoGaming]

Una letra? No me jodas......pero bien bien

[@lulo1951]

Funny how they don't say what they are studying or how much debt they going to end up with..

[@alexmartinez5519]

The point is that they are attending university, a benefit that most immigrants never experience due to the struggles of learning English and adapting to new cultures in the first place. Debt wise, they recieve benefits based on income which for most immigrant families is around middle class which helps them afford this education. Please don't step down people because you don't see the whole picture.

[@sofiaaragon07]

I just have one question. I mean I like these videos and all, but why is it only Mexicans? There are a lot more immigrants. For example, Cuba, Colombia, Russia, brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, China, Australia, germans. No hate, but just wondering.

[@chichi_get_the_yayo88]

Screw u guys 😭😂

[@dantsy6397]

Immigrant parents: flee socialist country for a better future for thier kids American kids: Yeah so socialism is pretty great