In-Person Learning at UC Berkeley in a Covid-19 World
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College Corner: How I Prepare for Back To School
The academic school year is back, and I hope all of you enjoyed your summer. While this time of yearRead More…
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How I Scored My First Paid Internship as a College Freshman
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Why I’m Choosing To Keep Teaching After My Two Year TFA Commitment
I have vivid memories of new teachers joining my school families and then saying goodbye to them only a fewRead 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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Practical Tips about Money for Incoming College Students
It is Spring! You know what that means? Many people are receiving college acceptance letters if not have already madeRead More…
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Governor Brown Vetoed the ACT/SAT Administration in Classrooms Bill
Seeing the trend in a record number of colleges and universities dropping the SAT/ACT essay requirement, Governor Jerry Brown vetoedRead More…
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Why First-Generation College Students Should Go to Out of State Colleges
One of the struggles of being a first-generation college student from a Latino community is building up the courage toRead More…
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Creating A Culture Of College Success Through Mentorship In Richmond
Any first generation college student can attest to the importance of mentorship in supporting them through the college years. ForRead More…
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Meet Yazmin Mercado, First Generation College Student From Riverside County Headed to Cal Berkeley
Yazmin Olivia Mercado was born and raised in Riverside, California. She is the daughter of immigrants from Mexico and aRead More…
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