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-May 14, 20203 min readGaining Confidence and Comfort in CollegeTransitioning from high school to College always contains struggles no matter the situation. For me, moving away from my family made it...
-May 12, 20201 min readKIPPster of the Month: Jovani Olvera, Kenyon College '22Our May KIPPster of the Month is Jovani Olvera, a KIPP Intrepid '14 Alumn attending Kenyon College in Ohio. Major: Sociology. Favorite...
-Apr 16, 20202 min readYou Don't Have to Be Independent: Getting Support from KTC Going into college, I actually was really eager to move out of my comfort zone. I was also grateful that my parents were very supportive...
-Apr 16, 20201 min readKIPPster of the Month: Frecia Diaz, University of Houston '22Our April KIPPster of the Month is Frecia Diaz, a KHHS '18 Alumna attending the University of Houston - Main. Aside from being a KIPP...
-Mar 8, 20201 min readKIPPster of the Month: Stephanie Yanez, University of Houston '23Our KIPPster of the Month is Stephanie, a KGC '18 Alumna attending the University of Houston - Main. Major: Architecture. Favorite...
-Feb 4, 20201 min readKIPPster of the Month: Maritza Márquez, Franklin & Marshall '23Our KIPPster of the Month is Maritza, a KNCP '19 Alumna attending Franklin & Marshall College. Major: Psychology. Favorite College...
-Jan 21, 20202 min readImpact of an InternshipInternships can have a profound impact on you, including your personal growth and career aspirations. The Breakthrough teaching fellow...
-Jan 7, 20201 min readKIPPster of the Month: Paola Valadez, Notre Dame '22Our January KIPPster of the Month is Paola, a KGC '18 Alumna attending the University of Notre Dame. Major: Economics. Favorite College...
-Jan 7, 20203 min readUsing Your Resources to Overcome Academic ChallengesThe transition from high school to college can be rough sometimes. In high school, I had the good fortune of being offered a tutor that...
-Dec 6, 20193 min readManaging Family Pressures & Guilt: You're Not AloneFor as long as I can remember, I’ve had two main goals in my life: to help others and to make my family proud. It is for that reason that...
-Dec 3, 20191 min readKIPPster of the Month: Ismael Angel Jr., HCC '21Our December KIPPster of the Month is Ismael, a KIPP Sunnyside '19 Alumn attending Houston Community College. Major: Kinesiology &...
-Oct 28, 20191 min readKIPPster of the Month: Jordan Bonner, Cambridge '21, Weslayan '19Our KIPPster of the Month is Jordan, a KIPP Polaris Alumn attending the University of Cambridge in the UK. Concentration: Psychology and...
kaahoustonOct 28, 20193 min readDropping A Class: What to Consider and How Will it Affect Me?Ever thought about dropping a class? Dropping a class is an option to take for many reasons. Some students drop classes if they are...
kaahoustonSep 30, 20191 min readKIPPster of the Month: Jocelyn Marquez, Texas A&M '22Our KIPPster of the Month is Jocelyn, a KGC '18 Alumna attending Texas A&M - College Station. Major: Public Health Favorite College...
kaahoustonNov 10, 20183 min readI'm Failing a Class. Now What?Take a breath! Failing a class is a speed bump not a stop sign. Here are a few tips to help you get through that icky feeling. Stop and...
kaahoustonNov 10, 20182 min readTop 5 Ways to Deal with Stress on CampusCollege can be one of the most challenging and exciting parts of your life. There will definitely come a point where you are feeling a...
