Saul Flores “From Where I Stand”

LUCHA is bringing Saul Flores back to campus! Saul’s mission is to inspire college students to persevere no matter the circumstance. Hear his story about overcoming personal barriers to create the future he desires. 

Thursday, March 21, 2–3 p.m. in T Plaza
 

Saul Flores Background

Growing up with little-to-no resources, Flores persisted through the economic barriers that prevented him and his family from attaining the American Dream. From helping his mother scrub penthouse suites in Manhattan and learning broken English with his sister, Saul went on to be the first high school graduate in his family. 

As a high school senior, Flores spent afternoons applying for universities and scholarships, knowing that it would take more than grades for him to attend college. He continued his education by receiving more than 20 scholarships from organizations like McDonald’s, Mercedes Benz, Walmart, BI-LO, and The Hispanic Scholarship Fund. Flores was also offered a seat in the Caldwell Fellows Program at NC State.