Reality Changers

This month we give thanks for the people, places, and experiences that have made us and continue to support us. Today Reality Changers Alumni, Gustavo, shares what he is grateful for. I am grateful for all the challenges I have encountered through my educational journey and in life. I have learned so much about myself, including my strengths, my weaknesses, and most importantly, my potential. They have also taught me to not focus on how long it takes me to achieve my goals. Because of this, I give thanks for the challenges that allowed me to grow into the individual I am today.

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"Reality Changers Family, we hope you are doing well and taking care. As this electron season draws to a close, we would like to celebrate our students and alumni who have risen to meet the challenges they've faced." Read the full letter from our President & CEO, Tamara Y. Craver, here >> http://bit.ly/RCelection

Today, in the spirit of civic engagement on Election Day, we share a few more reflections from our College Town students as they build meaningful community service projects to engage in throughout this year. Today we hear from Juniors Micaela and Alondra about the why behind their projects. I care about education because I think it is very important to not only just have a basis of knowledge that you can rely on, but also it opens a wider range of opportunities that can al...ign with your interests and hobbies. Everyone should have the opportunity to receive an education. - Micaela, Education I care about immigration because the current situation at the border is inhumane. No human being is illegal, therefore, it is unacceptable to deprive someone of their liberty and separate them from their family for trying to seek a better life/flee from their home country due to security reasons. - Alondra, Immigration

Alexis, a senior at Morse High School, shares her dreams of college with us and how she decided on her college list: I’ve always dreamt of going to Stanford as it was a goal for me to aim high and challenge myself. Since it is one of the top 5 universities and located in my home state California, Stanford piqued my interest.

Wishing all those celebrating Día de los Muertos and Halloween this weekend a safe holiday weekend!

Successful distance learning isn’t just about strong Wi-Fi or access to a laptop, our students need consistent support and individual attention. That’s why we’v...e partnered with Reality Changers to create our safe Distance Learning Hub. Every Monday, students at the Hub receive academic support from the Reality Changers team then participate in music programming with our instructors. We’re grateful for all the incredible partners making it possible for us to catch our students before they fall behind and support them during this vital time. #DistanceLearning #MusicEducation

This year, our College Town students are building meaningful community service projects to engage in throughout this year. Their first step has been reflecting on topics that are important to them. Today we hear from Claudia and Firaol, 10th graders, about the topics they chose and why. "The cause I want to focus on is immigration. I care about this cause because my parents are both immigrants and my sister and I have been really focused on wanting to make a change in this area." - Claudia, Immigration "The cause that I will be focusing on is climate change. This cause affects everybody but mainly the younger generation as they will have to deal with more consequences in the future if we don't take action and is why I care about this topic." - Firaol, Climate Change

Rekik, a senior and College Apps Academy Student, has been pushing hard toward her goals. Today she shares what she’s looking for and schools topping her College List. "My priorities for choosing colleges are mainly based on how well those schools programs fit my interests. I want to pursue a career in medicine, so ensuring my top schools have well rounded programs dedicated to my interest in study and internship/career opportunities are key for me."

ALUMNI - Don’t miss out! Join our next mentor cohort to get connected with a mentor who can support your personal, professional, and academic goals. Current Alumni Mentee, Haide, shares, My mentor has gone above and beyond in helping me with my goals, she is someone that I genuinely admire. Being mentored and given expertise from such educated individuals is the most fulfilling thing. Apply today for a mentor: https://bit.ly/3d5uSKw Unclear on the program goals or if this is the right fit for you? Join us next week on November 4th at 6pm to ask your questions and get more information. DM us for Zoom link.

Helping young people achieve educational success is our priority. This year, the American Honda Foundation (AHF) has awarded more than $700,000 in grant funding... to support nonprofits’ #STEAM education programs. We commend AHF grant recipients Solar One!, the Center for Creative Education, Elementary Institute of Science, Imagine Science- Orange County, CA, Jones Valley Teaching Farm, LightHouse for the Blind - San Francisco Bay Area, Reality Changers, Rocking the Boat, SIFMA Foundation for Investor Education, Two Bit Circus Circus Foundation, Urban Teachers, and Women's Audio Mission. Learn more: https://hondanews.com//release-b4cbadb6202001f1ea29e7bd280 See more

John Marc, a 9th grader, shares his love for music. Thank you to The David's Harp Foundation, Inc. for making this possible!

A special thank you to our partners, BAE Systems Electronic Systems With their support we are able to continue providing our College Town students curriculum on college readiness and leadership through virtual programming. We are excited to continue preparing our incredible 9th-11th students throughout this one-of-a-kind year and beyond. Thank you, BAE Systems!