Elena, from Chetumal, Quintana Roo, has overcome numerous challenges to pursue her dream of studying law. Growing up in a modest household, Elena developed a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for education. Her early experiences, marked by financial hardship and frequent moves, instilled in her a resilience that would shape her future. Despite facing obstacles such as limited resources and family responsibilities, Elena excelled academically and discovered a passion for dance and the English language. Now, as a law student at the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Quintana Roo, she is determined to make a positive impact on her community and inspire others to pursue their goals.
¡Hola! Me llamo
Elena Verónica
Universidad
| GPA: 9.83
| 1st Year
KKIS Historia de un estudiante
Destacados
To me, education is all about
Algo muy importante, para mí es como una enseñanza que no sólo se da en la escuela, la educación también viene de casa, y nos ayuda a estar mejor preparados para la vida.
My favorite food is
Pozole / mole / or typical food of Honduras
Where would you go and why, if you could move anywhere in the world?
I would like to live in Switzerland, a German teacher I had told me what it was like to live there since it was his native country. Although I would also like to live with my grandmother in Palmar, a town near Chetumal.
Me siento inspirado por
My mother, because she has been a woman who has made an effort to give my sister and me the best, and although she has gone through many things, she keeps going, she does not give up and looks for a way to overcome obstacles, she always smiles and remains firm.
I am most curious about
Las personas que emigran, tengo curiosidad por saber más sobre por qué lo hacen aparte de tener una vida mejor, cómo toman esa decisión, cómo se preparan para emigrar, qué emociones sienten, etc.
What is the best advice you have ever received?
"Don't punish yourself for the decisions of the past, you did the best you could with what you knew at the time, now that you know better, try harder in the present".
Somos estudiantes de KKIS
Apoye la educación con una donación
Empower the Next Generation
Build brighter futures, one student at a time
Visión KKIS
Mejorar vidas mediante la educación.
KKIS (Keeping Kids in School) works to build stronger communities in Playa del Carmen by eliminating financial obstacles to public education. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn and succeed, and we are dedicated to making education accessible and affordable for promising students in our community.
Misión de KKIS
At KKIS (Keeping Kids in School), we believe that education reduces poverty, improves lives, and builds stronger communities. Recognizing that education is often unaffordable for many families in Mexico, we remove financial barriers to keep kids in school.
Nuestros programas proporcionan ayuda financiera y ayudan a los estudiantes a desarrollar habilidades lingüísticas, vitales y laborales esenciales.
A través de una combinación de ayuda financiera, conexiones comunitarias y apoyo educativo, logramos una impresionante tasa de graduación de la escuela secundaria del 86%, en comparación con la media nacional de menos del 50% en todo México.
PROYECTO KKIS
Testimonios
"El Club de Conversación en Inglés, no es sólo una oportunidad para que los estudiantes interactúen y practiquen su inglés con hablantes nativos de inglés, sino también, es una oportunidad para que aprendan sobre diferentes culturas.."
"KKIS ha cambiado mi forma de ver la vida. Esta oportunidad es un legado de motivación y servicio a los demás. Estoy listo para abrazar un futuro de infinitas posibilidades".
"El apoyo que presta KKIS permite a nuestros estudiantes soñar con una vida sin límites. Al proporcionar las herramientas necesarias para estudiar, se da a los estudiantes la esperanza de hacer realidad sus sueños."