Artist Statement:It was really nice, fun and interesting to be able to be apart of this experience. I hope that people can understand that being happy should not come with any sacrifices, especially if its affecting your mental health or everyday livelihood. I also think it's important for students to hear other student voices and learn from other people's challenges because it can help them learn what they want in life or any academic institution.
Josue Velasquez-Silva:Hi.
My name is Josue Velasquez-Silva.
My pronouns are He/Him/His.
And I'm currently a junior.
What advice would you give your past self?
One big advice that I would've given to myself
if I was younger were to be confident and
to just believe in what you're passionate about, regardless
of what challenges that you may face.
Just know that at the end of the day that
your happiness should be on your highest priority than trying
to focus on other difficult stuff that might make you-
not go- that might affect your life.