Reflecting on the unique circumstances as a first-generation college student brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, Villegas Ruiz observed, "Unfortunately and fortunately, due to COVID-19, many colleges offered online programs. I would recommend to other Latinos who may be in a similar situation to myself to look into community colleges as they are cheaper and offer many online programs. Some even provide free tuition and books now, costing only a quarter of university education.