Barbara graduated from Reality Changers in 2016. In 2020 she graduated from UC Merced with a degree Applied Mathematics, emphasis in Engineering. She is currently enrolled in a Ph.D. Applied Mathematics program at Iowa State University, anticipated graduation date 2025. What are you looking forward to in graduate school or your career this year? I […]
Barbara de Jesus Gomez-Aldrete: Persevering to New Heights Read More »
Susan Rojas is a recent College Apps Academy graduate. In fall 2020 she will attend CSU Bakersfield with a 2024 anticipated graduation date. What is your favorite thing about Reality Changers and why? I love the fact that there is someone who you can count on and that will guide you to achieve your goals.
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Matthew Espy, pictured on the right, began volunteering with Reality Changers as a Career Mentor with College Town in January 2020. What makes volunteering with Reality Changers meaningful? The ability to share access I have with those who aren’t in a position to normally experience it is important to me. I have received many blessings
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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 of Reality Changers alumni as
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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 challenge myself physically and in
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NBC 7’s Omari Fleming visited Reality Changers recently. He spoke with senior Adriana, who will be studying mechanical engineering at Arizona State University in the fall.
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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 jobs, support their families, play
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On June 18, 2020 the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision allowing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to continue. We celebrate this, stand in solidarity with you, and recognize the work to support our undocumented community is far from over. Reality Changers cares about this issue because we care about you and know that
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Michelle Nguyen, attending the University of California, Irvine just wrapped up her first year in college! Read more on Michelle’s best practices while in college and how she’s kicking off her summer! What obstacles and/or hardships did you overcome in college? How to still be productive now that I no longer have a fixed schedule. I
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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 so much joy. I’ve really
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As we journey through life, we often reflect on the lessons we’ve learned along the way. Hindsight provides us with a unique perspective, allowing us to see the opportunities we missed, the mistakes we made, and the wisdom we gained. If given the chance, what advice would you give your younger self? LDrawing from our
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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 to do and the steps
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