Helena Villegas joined Reality Changers when she was in the 9th grade. She is now a rising senior and attending Patrick Henry High School. Helena will be transitioning from the College Town program into the College Apps Academy. What initially brought you to Reality Changers? I come from a lineage
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Student Spotlight: Erika Iglesias
Erika shares how she’s overcoming obstacles in high school and how she’s staying proactive this summer. What obstacles and/or hardships are you overcoming in high school? Throughout high school, some personal obstacles I have had to go through is being able to maintain a good mindset while also trying to
College Apps Academy’s Scholars’ Celebration Month
At Reality Changers, the Month of May was all about celebrating our College Apps Academy seniors and their future! Although unable to hold an in-person celebration this year, we wanted to acknowledge our students’ hard work. Through the Reality Changers Instagram Stories feature, @realitychangersorg, students’ shared their own stories and
The Impact of Mentorship
High school is confusing. Those who’ve made it past that landmark on the road of life would surely agree. Coming into one’s own, making the big decisions of who to be and what to stand for would be enough–but on top of it all high school students work after school
Volunteer Spotlight: Amanda Nachman
Amanda Nachman has volunteered as a tutor with College Apps Academy for the past 3 years at Reality Changers. What makes volunteering with Reality Changers meaningful? I’m passionate about helping students tell their story. Volunteering at RC has allowed me to connect with students and help them which brings me
2019-2020 College Town Highlights
What a year it has been. The 2019-2020 school year brought so many wonderful, surprising, and inspiring moments for College Town. Here’s a wrap-up of what our students accomplished: Community Service Events Community before self: College Town students look beyond themselves in the 2019-2020 school year by stepping up and
What Advice Would You Give Younger Students?
Alyx, Kevin, Erika, and Ashanti share advice for overcoming obstacles in high school. Try your best in everything that you do. And if you succeed? Congratulations! You strived to be your best and you’ve accomplished an amazing deed. Let’s say you didn’t receive the outcome you have hoped for. Take
What Would You Tell Your Younger Self?
Alyx, Kevin, Erika, Ashanti, and Michelle share what they would tell their younger selves. I would tell my younger self to be patient and keep pushing forward. Try to not overwhelm yourself with an absurd workload, it does you more harm than good along the road of success. Ultimately, what
Taking Summer Steps Toward College Preparedness
Kevin, Erika, and Ashanti share how they are preparing for college over the summer. I have made sure to educate myself as much as possible on college-related subjects to better prepare myself. Throughout this summer, I feel that it is necessary to start researching and learning what I would like
Students Flex Their #SummerStateOfMind
Alyx , Kevin, Erika, Ashanti, and Michelle share how they are flexing their #SummerStateOfMind. This summer, while I focus on getting myself ready for college and my last year of high school, I will also be taking care of my mental health. Some ways I try to keep my mind