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More Than a Commute: Vanesa & Samahara’s Story

UTEP E-LEAD Season 5 Episode 5

In this episode, we sit down with our friends and classmates Vanesa Carillo and Samahara Quintana to talk about what it’s really like being international students. From the daily border crossing to the challenges they face navigating school in a different country, they open up about their routines, the differences in education, and the personal stories that shaped their journey. Since we take classes together, this episode feels more like hanging out with friends laughing, sharing experiences, and learning about the resilience and heart behind their everyday commute.