“To move forward, you have to give back.” – Oprah Winfrey October marks that time of year when Starbucks releases its famous pumpkin spice latte and wearing a costume is the norm. Although San Diegan weather allows for a light sweater every other week, we looked forward to the smell
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COMMUNITY SERVICE RECAP: MID SEPT. – OCT.
“Nature is our treasure, help save it.” – Anonymous Last month, Reality Changers students gave back to our beautiful San Diego landscape by cleaning along the San Diego Watershed. The Watershed in San Diego County runs east to west for about 52 miles starting in the Cuyamaca Mountains. According to
Monthly Student Spotlight: Martha Montoya
Watching our students achieve success – despite seemingly insurmountable odds – is probably the best part of the mentorship and teaching process here at Reality Changers. Personal stories of triumph make all the hard work worth it. Each of our students have their own unique narratives, and every story has
Personal Statement Advice
Increase Your College Readiness by Knowing How to Create a Personal Statement Applying for college is exciting! Less exciting, though, is the prospect of penning a personal statement. Even the best writers find themselves caving under the pressure of such a high-stakes assignment. We’ll share a secret: writing a personal
Summer Programs at RC [View Gallery!]
We hope everyone had an amazing summer! It was another exciting summer at Reality Changers. We laughed, learned, hiked, camped, and so much more. Here’s a recap of it all: Academic Connections Every summer, Reality Changers students who earn a 3.5 GPA or higher have the opportunity to attend UC
RC students study abroad!
Opportunities to study abroad are often reserved for college students who can afford such trips. So imagine how exciting it must have been when nine of Reality Changers’ low-income high school students heard the news that they had been selected to participate in what we believe is the world’s first
Back to School: Grocery Shopping Tips
How to Make a Grocery Budget for 1 College is a time for experimentation, for growth and for change. Whether you’re a freshman eager and anxious to move into your first dorm room or a seasoned senior who has their eye on graduation day, it’s always smart to stash some
Back to School: Financial College Prep Tips
Top 6 Financial College Prep Tips You Should Know The summer after graduating high school is one of the most exciting times in a person’s life. You’ve got fun memories in the rearview and new experiences just around the corner. The time between high school and college might be short,
Back to School: Dorm Room Tips
How College-Bound Students Can Furnish Their Dorm Room College offers many exciting opportunities, but there is perhaps nothing quite as exciting as decorating your own dorm room for the first time. Whether you dream of a room covered in movie posters or are aiming to flex your interior design muscles,
Attending College Abroad: Viable or Risky?
When Germany announced the it would no longer charge tuition for German students and international students alike, news outlets across the world spread the news far and wide citing this ruling as a game-changer in education. It sounds idyllic, doesn’t it? Spending your college years in an exotic foreign location,