Reality Changers believes in supporting students throughout their entire college-going journey. We help our students believe that they can be successful in college and guide them through the entire college application process. However, not only do we want to make sure that students attend the right college for them, we
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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
How to Prepare Your High School Students for a Career [Blog Excerpt]
In today’s changing economy, students must acquire skills to adapt to shifting demands in the workforce. Students must acquire skills and behavior to adjust to shifting workforce demand, skills and behaviors such as adaptability, tech-savvy, emotional stability, long-term learners – and most importantly career preparation, specifically building students’ resumes. Read
Get Involved with Reality Changers: An Infographic
We are so thankful for our volunteers, action team members, community partners, donors and sponsors for all they contribute to Reality Changers! If you would like to help support our mission, take action today: DonateAttend a Speech NightJoin an Action TeamVolunteerBecome a Community PartnerBecome a Sponsor
The Malin Burnham Awards a smashing success!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MALIN BURNHAM AWARDS The Malin Burnham Awards, on May 23, was a great success! We raised and recognized $2,610,855 at our first gala while celebrating our region’s Most-Admired Leaders. #CommunityBeforeSelf VIEW MORE HIGHLIGHTS “I emcee a lot of great nonprofit events in San Diego, but
Reality Changers to Host The Malin Burnham Awards
San Diego’s Million-Dollar Scholarship Spectacular Reality Changers is set to host The Malin Burnham Awards on Tuesday, May 23, at UCSD’s Price Center Theatre. Named in honor of legendary San Diego philanthropist Malin Burnham, the awards show will honor local luminaries who embody Mr. Burnham’s philosophy of “Community Before Self.” Nominations
16th Annual Scholarship Celebration Highlights
Watch a video full of highlights from Reality Changers 2016 Scholarship Celebration by selecting “Read More.” Thank you to all of our sponsors, supporters, and Reality Changers families and friends who made this such a wonderful event!
Hip-hop, education and technology: An interview with Common
Education and technology leaders gathered at the ASU GSV Summit April 18-20th, 2016 in San Diego. Reality Changers student Sofonyas Shibre sat on a student panel that interviewed hip hop recording artist Common at #ASUGSV2016 during his Keynote presentation. In 2000, Common launched his own philanthropic effort, The Common Ground Foundation, whose
Reality Changers 3rd Annual Job Shadow Week
Over 80 Reality Changers students had the unique opportunity to shadow working professionals in San Diego County. Every year, Reality Changers hosts a Job Shadow Week where students have the opportunity to “shadow” and learn from a working professional for a 1/2 day during their spring breaks. Job Shadow volunteers
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