Our Graduates Archives - Reality Changers

Meet Genemo

Genemo (‘11) grew up in Ethiopia and City Heights. As a high school student, he participated in Reality Changers, where he learned soft and hard ...

Meet Ricky

“College really gives people the opportunity to find something they love and to work in that field.” - Ricky (‘18) For many students, the path ...

Where Are They Now: Rosa

When Rosa (‘14) was in middle school, she joined Reality Changers. What she thought would be an opportunity for her and her brother to be ...

Meet Javier

“Without the resources provided by Reality Changers, I don’t think I would be where I am today.” This was what Javier (‘19), a recent graduate ...

Meet Victoria

When Reality Changers alum Victoria (‘13) was getting ready to begin applying to college she knew that she would need support. Victoria was eager to ...

Meet Mariel, First Generation College Graduate

At Reality Changers, the results speak for themselves. Program participants are the embodiment of resilience, determination, and academic excellence. These first-generation college graduates inspire our ...

Meet Sheyla

When she immigrated to the United States from Cuba, Sheyla (‘22) realized that the path to higher education she was familiar with in Cuba wouldn’t ...

Meet Bekhruz

Bekhruz (Reality Changers Class of 2019, SDSU Class of 2023) is the first in his family to graduate from an American college and obtain a ...

Meet Roberto

This past summer provided an enriching experience for Reality Changers graduate Roberto (‘18). With the support of an Alumni Advance Scholarship from the Reality Changers ...

Meet Martín

“Reality Changers changes lives.” - Martín, Reality Changers Class of 2018, UC San Diego Class of 2022 Martín is a Mexican immigrant who grew up ...

Haniyeh’s Story

“Nothing could turn me away from school. This is the reason I came to the United States. My mom sacrificed everything so my younger sister ...

News: Volunteer & Alum MArtin Casas Featured in San Diego Magazine

Congratulations to Martin Casas, a Reality Changers graduate and volunteer tutor, who was recently featured by San Diego Magazine. Martin says, “When I was a ...

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