It is hard to believe that the holidays are here, and that 2018 is coming to a close! Life is always busy this time of year, so relax and take a moment to enjoy our December 2018 Newsletter, chock full of program updates, event recaps, and more!
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Alumni Spotlight: Armando
At Reality Changes, we work hard to raise up young people who can inspire and lead the youth of tomorrow. After all, it takes a village. When Reality Changers alumni are successful, they’re often motivated to give back to the next generation of students.
Community Service, November Recap
Dust off your cozy winter blankets and jacket, winter is coming. Although leaves rarely change in San Diego prepare yourself for chilly 60-degree nights drinking hot chocolate by the fire. Sit back with your warm drink as I recap our November events.
Academy Advice: After the Application
Congratulations! You’ve submitted your college applications and you are so ready for a break, we get it. However, as much as you want to use Winter Break to catch up on sleep and binge watch your favorite show for the millionth time, you probably still have a few important things
October Community Service
“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
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