Studying Abroad: Checklists for Students
I always wanted to spend a semester studying abroad. Paris. Tokyo. Mexico City. Instead, I wound up taking advantage ofRead More…
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Cellblock Scholars: The First College Behind Bars
Nearly one out of every hundred people in the United States is incarcerated, making it the country with the mostRead More…
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Great Apps for College Students (Besides TikTok)
There are so many apps available now to help with the challenges of college. We took a look at someRead More…
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How Parents Can Learn with their Children about Financial Aid
A few weeks ago, I attended a community Zoom event for parents and students held by East San Jose councilRead More…
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How California is Leading the Way in Advancing Racial Equity at Colleges and Universities
The Campaign for College Opportunity, a non-profit dedicated to ensuring students have equitable opportunities in pursuing higher education, hosted aRead More…
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Otay Elementary Falcons to Dance at San Diego State Basketball Game
Heartlight San Diego, which is a program of California Fitness Fun (CFF), a non-profit organization, is hosting Dance Classes atRead More…
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Selecting the Right High School: Tips from a High School Placement Counselor
I interviewed Christina Calderon, a high school placement counselor at KIPP SoCal Public Schools (formerly known as KIPP LA) aboutRead More…
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Our Children Deserve an Emotionally Healthy and Happy Upbringing: As Parents We Can Provide That
Recently, I’ve been hearing stories of parents that are not appreciating the hard work that their children are putting forward.Read More…
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Be a Role Model with Intention
I recently had the privilege of celebrating my daughter Mailey’s 21st birthday. And at her birthday celebration, I got theRead More…
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What to Do If You Didn’t Get Into the College of Your Dreams…Yet?
Do not be discouraged! Do not give up on that dream! Some of us won’t be able to take thatRead More…
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