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From Port-au-Prince to Policy: A TRIO Upward Bound Journey of Service and Success

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I then went from TFA back to TRIO Upward Bound, where my mentor, Terri, who welcomed me into the program when I was 15, hired me to become the assistant director. Serrano: Physical therapist helps others conquer pain Faces of TRIO Edwin C. welcomes their perspectives. Davis: From Upward Bound Star to attorney Faces of TRIO Gabrielle A.

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My Journey of Resilience and Gratitude for TRIO Student Support Services

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This experience helped me build a network of additional supporters/mentors and a more competitive portfolio, ultimately landing my desired internship at the Eagle Tribune in my last semester. I still seek ways to support first-generation students and even taught summer courses for the UNH Upward Bound program in 2021 and 2022.

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Carla Miller: A Passion for Reading Lands Her at One of the World’s Largest Libraries

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As a first-generation college student, Upward Bound helped guide her through preparing and applying for college. Serrano: Physical therapist helps others conquer pain Faces of TRIO Edwin C. Carla never dreamed that her love of reading would land her at the world’s largest library, but TRIO Programs started her on the journey.

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As Graduation Season Nears, Be Sure to Plan Your TRIO Celebration

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Giving Back : TRIO alumni associations can support their hosting program through fundraising, volunteering, and mentoring. Serrano: Physical therapist helps others conquer pain Faces of TRIO Edwin C. This allows alumni to give back to their community and help future TRIO students.

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Meet the 2023-2024 Active Minds Student Advisory Committee (And Learn How They Can Help You!)

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Finding an affirming therapist made a huge difference in his ability to thrive. She is a youth mentor, mental health advocate, and entrepreneur who is interested in Active Minds because she wants to change the stigma surrounding mental health and how African-Americans feel about mental health and mental health resources.

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How Racial and Ethnic Identity Influence Your College Journey

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EAB · How Racial and Ethnic Identity Influence the College Journey LEARN ABOUT COLLEGE GREENLIGHT College Greenlight is the nation's largest community of professionals supporting and recruiting first-generation, lower-income, and historically underserved students. And that would not have happened in my generation at all.