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,
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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,
Spring Community Service Report
“Volunteers are love in motion.” – Anonymous The spring is a season of celebration for our students and families. For many students, it is their last year in high school. This year Reality Changers helped 376 seniors transition into their first year in college. Among all the teens who prepared
A Bittersweet Farewell & Welcome
The Alumni Network relies on talented individuals to support the growing number of program alumni. This month, we feature our former intern Ellen Maley and current Alumni Network Associate, Frank Castro. Both of these individuals have added value to the Network through their diligent work and contributions. This winter Reality
Reality Changers 6 Core Values
The core values of Reality Changers are rooted in our mission and represent the style of operating that will move us most quickly and purposefully toward our goals, while being true to our motivations and aspirations. Our values drive our individual and organizational behavior and were developed through an inclusive
6th Annual Job Shadow Week Recap
“This experience boosted my confidence!” (Angel, 11th grader) Our 6th Annual Job Shadow Week kicked off on Monday, March 26, 2018. Students from 8th to 12th grade visited 18 different hosts across San Diego County. These companies included: SeaWorld J. Craig Venter Institute Planned Parenthood KPBS Telecommunications Department of Justice
[Infographic] Healthy Student Habits for Optimum Productivity
The stereotype of the tired, worn-down student entering finals week – or even the end of an average week – has a ring of truth to it. A recent study showed a strong association between students’ sleep schedules and scholastic performance. Yet sleep is only one part of the puzzle.
Helping Reality Changers to Rise and Grind: Daymond John Fundraising Event Raises Scholarship Money for Inner-City Youth
Reality Changers usually relies on traditional philanthropy to support its programs but a recent event broke the mold, as some serious star power helped raise money for the college access and success program. Shark Tank TV star and New York Times bestselling author Daymond John, CEO of FUBU, headlined a
College Town News
College Town is currently serving 220 students on a weekly basis including our site in North County. We have recently partnered with David’s Harp Foundation where 4 of our students are getting the opportunity to learn how to use the power of media production to enhance their academic performance &