In this episode of Student Success Stories Neshana and Ruth share their  inspiring journeys and tells us what it took to get to where they are  today. Coming from South and Central America, Neshana and Ruth narrate  their experiences and converse about their struggles growing up and  going to school. They talk about the people who have helped them most on  their journeys and how they overcame obstacles before coming to UAlbany  and after they arrived. Their resilience and perseverance will show you  that working through your challenges now will eventually get you to  where you want to be. Chapter 1 “Never Throw Away the Dream” :00 - Coming to UAlbany 2:27 - Striving for a Dream 3:13 - Encouragement in College 5:57 - Having a Support System  7:13 - Life in El Salvador  Contributors: Neshana (storyteller), Ruth (storyteller), Ariah Matias (sound editor), James Ashley (sound editor), Derick Pilgrim (sound editor), Alejandra Bronfman (postproduction), Ilka Kressner (postproduction), Chris Andre (postproduction), Joanna Dreby (preproduction), Carmen Serrano (Editor/Executive Producer). UAlbany Student Success Stories, Episode 5.1 [Podcast].