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CEO of The Year
Congratulations to our CEO, Tamara Y. Craver, for being named a 2024 CEO of the Year by the San Diego Business Journal! This is Tamara’s second CEO of the Year award in three years.
What is a First-Generation College Student? Am I One?
Applying to college means learning dozens of new vocabulary words and phrases. From syllabi to credit hours, it’s easy to get lost amidst the flurry of new terminology. Among these terms, you might come across “first-generation college student.” But what exactly does that mean, and how do you know if it applies to you? Let’s
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Top Tips for First-Generation College Students
Starting college can be a real challenge, especially for first-generation students who may face unique hurdles and uncertainties. Unlike their peers who come from families with prior experience navigating the higher education system, first-generation students often lack the guidance and support networks that others may take for granted. From navigating the college application process to
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Navigating Change: Challenges for First-Generation College Students
College is a time of transition. Many students enter as teens—unsure of themselves and their place on campus—and graduate as adults, ready to take on the world. It’s a transformative time, to say the least. During this journey, first-generation college students often encounter a distinct set of challenges that can impact their academic success and
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Welcome Nancy
We are proud to welcome Nancy Maldonado, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Rady Children’s Hospital, to our Board of Directors!
Where Are They Now: Rosa
When Rosa (‘14) was in middle school, she joined Reality Changers. What she thought would be an opportunity for her and her brother to be the first in their family to attend college morphed into her contributing to the developing infrastructure and transportation of San Diego. Her story begins in middle school when she initially
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2022-2023 Annual Report
We’re proud to share our latest Annual Report! This report, which covers the 2022 – 2023 School Year, includes profiles, data, infographics, quotes, and more.
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Meet Javier
“Without the resources provided by Reality Changers, I don’t think I would be where I am today.”
Meet Victoria
When Reality Changers alum Victoria (‘13) was getting ready to begin applying to college she knew that she would need support. Victoria was eager to be the first in her family to attend college, and knew that the best way to achieve this goal was by finding a like-minded community of peers who understood what she was going through.
Meet Mariel, First Generation College Graduate
Mariel (‘09) is one of the many Reality Changers staff members who have participated in the program themselves. She joined Reality Changers in 2005, early on in the organization’s history. And she knew that Reality Changers was the place for her.
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Where are they Now: Jonathan
In 2001, Jonathan was part of the first-ever class of Reality Changers students. Growing up, college was an aspiration for him and his family. With his involvement in Reality Changers, Jonathan was able to find a community of like-minded peers, all with the goal of becoming the first in their family to go to college.
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Meet Sheyla
When she immigrated to the United States from Cuba, Sheyla (‘22) realized that the path to higher education she was familiar with in Cuba wouldn’t be the same in her new country.