My major is Communication Sciences and Disorders at QCC. I would like to pursue a job in speech pathology. I am the first in my family to attend college. It is a lot of pressure to succeed but I am proud to be the first to pursue a degree. I work and pay for college out of pocket. Rent and affording housing have been the biggest financial challenges because there are a lot of overhead costs to consider when attending college. Food and transportation have been among the greatest costs. In terms of struggles on campus, I also feel like there is a huge disconnect between my advisor and me, with my advisor being hard to find. There is a severe lack of mental health resources on campus as well. We should also have more comprehensive recycling options on campus. CUNY should be free and fully funded.