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Reality Changers' Alumni Network

We help Reality Changers graduates meet their academic, personal, and professional goals. We provide holistic, individualized services and mentorship to young people in college and beyond. Whether you are just starting college, transferring, getting ready to graduate, applying to grad school, launching your career, looking to change jobs, or something else, we’re here to help!

CORE SERVICES

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1-1 Coaching

We’re here to help you meet your personal, academic, and professional goals. Whether you are just starting college, looking to launch your career, or wondering how to buy a house, we're ready to help!

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On-Campus Support

At UCSD, SDSU, and CSUSM, our on-campus college ambassadors are available to answer questions and problem solve. Join a social event and get to know other Reality Changers graduates at your school!

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Mentorship

This year-long program connects program graduates with working professionals. Mentors share career advice and help with resumes, interviews, and goal-setting for college students and early career professionals.

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Workshops

We provide skill-building workshops to help you get to the next level. Topics include resume-writing, networking, financial literacy, and much more!

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Mixers

Alumni mixers are all about fun, fun, and more fun! Join us to eat, connect, relax, and win awesome raffle prizes.

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Scholarship Opportunities

We connect college and graduate students with scholarship opportunities, some of which are only available to Reality Changers graduates!

Working Together to Achieve Success

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"The Alumni Network has given me the support and tools to be a confident and prepared candidate within the academic and professional field. Taking advantage of their knowledge and alumni resources has been crucial to my success."

Vivien

RC Class of 2016
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“The Reality Changers Alumni Network is more than just a network. It is the support system dear to my heart that allows me to accomplish any and every one of my goals.”

Gustavo

RC Class of 2016
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“The Alumni Network has been one of my primary supports throughout my educational career. It’s really like a big family and even when you don’t see the whole family, similar to a real family, the love is still there.”

Shakur

RC Class of 2015
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“Being part of the alumni network has helped me stay connected with RC friends from my cohort as well as build meaningful relationships with alumni from other cohorts! I've also found the abundance of resources such as scholarship opportunities and development workshops helpful.”

Linh

RC Class of 2016

BY THE NUMBERS

2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

270

individuals served

We provided advising services and workshops to more than 270 college students and early career professionals.

443

Unique Interactions

All together, the Alumni Network had 443 conversations with program participants.

187

New Alumni

High school seniors became members of the Alumni Network when they graduated in the spring.

READ OUR 2022-2023 ANNUAL REPORT

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Alumni are always welcome to come back and join Reality Changers as volunteers! Help out on an ongoing basis or come to a one-time event.

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