Alessandriel Harper Hometown: Hazlehurst, Mississippi Classification: Freshman Major: Computer Science My name is Alessandriel Harper. I am a graduate of Hazlehurst High School and attend the Mississippi Job Corps Center. I am currently enrolled in Tougaloo College, where I current hold a 3.8 GPA. I am working to receive my Bachelor’s Degree in computer science […]
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When Learning Becomes a Passion, the Sky’s the Limit. Meet Stephanie Perez, Job Corps Student
Stephanie Perez Academic Institution: Austin Community College Declared Major: Dental Hygienist Hometown: Donna, Texas Since enrolling in the Job Corps program, Stephanie has changed her view on life and developed a passion for learning. Read more about Stephanie below, in her own words, about her experience with Job Corps. My name is Stephanie Perez, I […]
Motivated to Achieve: Meet Chelsey Solis, College Pathways Scholar
Chelsey Solis Graduating from high school is a major milestone in the life of a young person. But for Chelsey, she knew she wanted to go farther. As a student at Austin Community College, she is on her way to fulfilling her goal in the medical field. Read more about Chelsey, in her own […]
She Came to the U.S. For a Better Life. Meet College Pathways Student, Chabely Perez-Pinillos
Chabely came to the U.S. to search for a better life. Now as a college student with the College Pathways program, she has one goal: to succeed despite all odds. Read more about Chabely, in her own words, below. Academic Institution: Austin Community College Declared Major: International Business Hometown: Portland, Texas One might wonder what […]
With Hope, There is Possibility: Meet Tony Lucas, College Pathways Student
With hope, there is possibility. This is what College Pathways student, Tony Lucas, embodies. The Huston-Tillotson chemistry major is devoted to achieving all that he sets his mind to. Read about Tony’s future plans below, in his own words. Academic Institution: Houston-Tillotson University Declared Major: Chemistry Hometown: Eagle Pass, Texas I come from Eagle Pass, […]
Living With Gusto: Meet Christopher Latin, College Pathways Scholar
Meet College Pathways scholar, Christopher Latin, an English major with a love for words and poetry. Thinking that going to college wasn’t possible, Christopher grew up surrounded by negativity. Now he’s on the path to academic success. Read more about his story below, in his own words, and why he desires to change his name. […]