by Maeve Hackman | Nov 7, 2024 | Blog
Continuing the theme of first-generation college students, Brandon Roberto, director of accounting, journeyed the postsecondary world largely on his own. Growing up, Brandon did not have the financial literacy tools he has today and took on a significant amount of...
by Maeve Hackman | Nov 7, 2024 | Blog
As a first-generation college student, Kendra Kneisl’s curiosity and temerity helped her navigate the often-formidable postsecondary experience. Born to Austrian parents, Kendra grew up in New Castle, Pennsylvania, where the college application process felt...
by Maeve Hackman | Nov 5, 2024 | Blog
Chloe Shafer’s college journey as a first-generation student was a blend of daunting challenges and empowering self-discovery. Growing up in an under-resourced public school in central Ohio, Chloe did not have much exposure to higher education until they became a...
by Maeve Hackman | Nov 4, 2024 | Blog
For Joshua Perez, navigating college as a first-generation student meant finding his way mostly on his own. Joshua’s journey started with limited resources in helping him get there, but his lifelong “thirst for knowledge” set him on a path of self-discovery. In high...
by Maeve Hackman | Aug 22, 2024 | Blog
College Now, in collaboration with Sherwin Williams, recently launched an engaging summer program designed to expose middle and high school students to career opportunities in various fields, mainly focusing on STEM and business. Held over two-week sessions, this...
