Kevin Wong dedicated more than 1000+ hours over the past 9 years with the majority of his hours spent tutoring our College Town students. Tell us a little bit about yourself. I joined Reality Changers (RC) as a volunteer through UCSD’s Circle K group in 2011. I received my Bachelor’s
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Get To Know Tamara: 10 Fun Facts
On August 1st, we welcomed our new President and CEO, Tamara Craver, to the team. Over the next few weeks, Tamara will be sharing highlights from her first 30 days on the job and inviting the community to get to know her. Make sure you’re subscribed to our newsletter and
Supporter Spotlight: Stuart Lee Lourie
We are pleased to introduce you to Stuart Lee Lourie, a long-time supporter, College Apps Academy tutor, and friend to Reality Changers! Stuart is a proud alum of Cornell University during the turbulent 1960s and had a rewarding career in industrial and labor relations that sent him all over the
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
Reality Changers welcomes Chanel Bradley to the team!
Reality Changers would like to welcome Chanel Bradley to the team! As the Community Partnerships Coordinator, Chanel connects staff and students with community engagement opportunities. Her goals are to find key resources for students, build community engagement opportunities, plan special events, and contribute to communications. She hopes to deepen students’
2017 Academic Connections
This month, we sent over 100 students to UCSD’s Academic Connections for the third year in a row! Each of the 9th thru 11th graders (pictured above) received a $4,300 scholarship to attend this three-week program where they all earned college-level credit! Thanks to all of our supporters who made
Reality Changers Students Featured in Prego Commercial!
Prego brought together a group of sixteen first-generation college-bound Reality Changers students for a family dinner where they could share their stories, struggles, successes and dreams. In partnership with our organization, Prego helped our students discover a new family that can provide support, alleviate anxiety of the unknown college experience,
Everything You Need to Know about the College Common Application
What is the College Common Application? Before you can attend college, you have to apply for college. And how you apply to college – or, most likely, multiple colleges – is a pivotal part of the process. An inefficient college application process creates needless headaches, unnecessary delays and mounting frustration.