Student Profiles
From self-doubt to self-belief
Britney Erazo radiates resilience and positive energy, but it wasn't always this way. Her experience as part of EOP has transformed her outlook and now she shines her light on those around her, giving back to the EOP community with optimism and enthusiasm.
Preserving voices, shaping futures: ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« graduate student documents EOP’s powerful legacy
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) has played a vital role in shaping the lives of countless students at ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ«. For Mariapaz Burbano ‘24, who is pursuing a Master’s of Science in human rights through the Department of Human Development, researching EOP’s history has been a deeply personal and meaningful journey — one rooted in preservation, storytelling and advocacy.
Building community and confidence
It wasn’t the ideal start to a college career, but for Gavin Thomas Walters, things ended up working out. The first time Thomas Walters applied to ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ«, he didn’t get the answer that he was looking for. After clearing up an issue with the new FAFSA portal, Thomas Walters was accepted the next day and quickly committed to his top choice, ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ«, where he was also admitted to the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)