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
Alumni Network
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,
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
[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. We
Alumni Network News
The Alumni Network celebrated it’s 4th annual Winter Reunion December 21st at Duke’s La Jolla and we had an overwhelming number of 100 alumni in attendance. Alumni had an opportunity to connect with old friends and build new friendships through facilitated networking fire starters. Thanks to our Southwest Airlines
MONTHLY STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Andrea Camarena
Reality Changers is committed to helping San Diego youth overcome environmental challenges in their journey to higher education. For Andrea Camarena, overcoming the odds has been part of her existence on a daily basis. Andrea is a survivor of abuse and bullying, and her pain become the catalyst to lead
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
BLANCA HERNANDEZ: UC Santa Cruz C/O 2011 Blanca graduated from UC Santa Cruz in 2011, earning her Bachelor’s of Arts in Sociology. She is currently on track to enroll in graduate school for Public Health in Germany. What was the biggest challenge you faced when transitioning from high school classes
Welcoming New Staff
ELLEN MALEY: Intern, Alumni Network Ellen is a recent grad from Point Loma Nazarene University. She obtained her Bachelor’s of Arts in Spanish. As someone who is passionate about social justice and education, she was drawn to Reality Changers and their work with first-generation students. She is looking forward to
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