November 20, 2025
Nuevo Nayarit, Nayarit, Mexico
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We are pleased to share that all 7 of the students who qualified are now receiving assistance from UTBB Friends. We support their future with daily lunches, bus coupons, career uniforms, laptops and books.
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Twins Francisco and Fernando take three buses to get to campus. The 800 pesos a week for both students, takes a huge chunk out of the family income. " The only support comes from my mom, but she works at a friend's bakery, where they make and deliver bread. However, her bakery is not very big, so the income is not high. They pay her between $450 and $800 a week for the days she works, but she also makes and sells on her own, earning roughly an extra $1000 from her sales. But really, that is not enough." UTBB Friends assists the twins with bus coupons, daily lunch in the cafeteria, and a laptop for Fernando, earning a degree in virtual environments and digital businesses. Francisco is studying Industrial Maintenance.
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America is perhaps the student most outwardly delighted with our assistance. Her big smile hides the daily struggle she faces getting to school and paying for essentials. Her family income is very limited. America shared with us that it complicates her ability to get to school, to purchase her required English textbook and her uniform. Through UTBB Friends she now has bus coupons, a uniform and the textbook. America is studying Electrical Maintenance.
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The strength and determination of these students is amazing. Their families have so little income. We can truly understand how a university degree in a practical field will be life-changing for them, their families and their communities. Jocylyn is another example. Her father brings home less than $5000 pesos a month and yet in her application video she was careful to tell us that really, her family is doing fine. Her only request was for help with transportation costs. Jocelyn now has bus coupons so she can get to and from university without worries. Jocelyn is majoring in Physical Therapy.
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Selina earns about $5000 pesos a month. She lives with and partially supports her abuela. She shares that she has no other family support. Never-the-less her only request was for help with the cost of transportation. Like Fernando, Francisco and Jocelyn, she takes three buses to get to the campus each day. We are happy to provide Selena with bus coupons.
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We believe that every student, including these students from very low-income homes, deserves a fair chance. They know we are committed to continuing that support through graduation. Help us help them. Donate now at utbbfriends.com/donate.
