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Tag: college

She’s working on getting people to the polls

“We recently had a conference here on campus called the Voto Latino Power Summit. Some of the speakers told us that while we’re making an impact in the community, there definitely are things we still need to work on. For example, I’ve heard some people … Continue readingShe’s working on getting people to the polls

Posted on October 16, 2018October 16, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Education is his ‘treasure’ and key to his future

“I’m from West Africa. I was born in Cameroon. I’m here for my education. Back in Africa, I always strived for a higher opportunity. I always seek to acquire knowledge and learn new things. Traveling is another way of learning. It’s a kind of adventure, … Continue readingEducation is his ‘treasure’ and key to his future

Posted on October 5, 2018October 7, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

At 43, he gives college education another shot

“I’m 43, and right now I serve and bartend. But I don’t want to be doing that when I’m 60-65. So I’ve got to do something to educate myself. “After high school I went into the Navy for a little while. When I got out, … Continue readingAt 43, he gives college education another shot

Posted on October 1, 2018October 1, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Making college transition without twin by his side

“In high school, the teachers would spoon feed you and tell you what you needed to study. But in college, it’s way different. The instructors don’t hold your hand like that. They expect you to read the book and be prepared when you come to … Continue readingMaking college transition without twin by his side

Posted on September 3, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Sisters happy they took dad’s education advice

“Neither of my parents are college educated. My father only made it to third grade. But from an early age, he made sure that my sister and I knew the importance of a good education. “My dad always had his regular job, but he also … Continue readingSisters happy they took dad’s education advice

Posted on August 24, 2018August 27, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Thinking about his future can be overwhelming

“Probably from the time I entered high school, I started feeling this wave of … You know how when you have a bottle full of water and it’s narrowing down into a very small canal? I kind of felt like that’s how my life was … Continue readingThinking about his future can be overwhelming

Posted on July 9, 2018July 9, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

It’s never too late for that college degree

“My parents came from Mexico. They kind of struggled supporting us, even though they were working two jobs. So I started working when I was 16, just trying to help out. My parents finally had an opportunity to build a house. So all the money … Continue readingIt’s never too late for that college degree

Posted on January 29, 2018June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Student works to overcome nervousness, anxiety

“I knew it would be stressful to come to college. In my late teens I had a lot of anxiety. I had some depression issues, some health issues that were going on. And I didn’t know what I wanted to do for a long time. … Continue readingStudent works to overcome nervousness, anxiety

Posted on December 12, 2017June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

Center offers guidance for military veterans

“When I started here, I met a veteran who was 100 percent disabled. About 80 percent of his disability was PTSD. Doctors had told him that his injuries and mental issues were so severe that he shouldn’t expect to be successful in school. Nobody really … Continue readingCenter offers guidance for military veterans

Posted on November 21, 2017June 24, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

‘They were going to have to pay me to go to college’

Jennifer Challenger set a goal of studying Japanese. To get there, she needed to earn enough scholarships and grants to pay her way to University of Texas.   Related: Early interest in Japanese leads to teaching abroad Anime, manga lover at peace with her ‘weirdness’ … Continue reading‘They were going to have to pay me to go to college’

Posted on July 12, 2017July 6, 2018by David BerkowitzLeave a comment

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