Most Florida colleges and universities have TRIO programs, and it’s worth a visit to your student services or on-campus support services office to find out what TRIO programs can do to support your journey to college and career success! In this episode of the College Corner Podcast, we spoke with Sherry Brown, Program Manager for UCF …
We’re kicking off the school year with an important reminder about completing the FAFSA (Federal Application for Federal Student Aid). Special thanks to Melissa Rosa-Alvarez, Project Manager of TRIO Connections for Central Florida, for sharing the benefits of filling out the 2024-25 FAFSA form. Melissa also answered common questions for students to take advantage of this …
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Congratulations, class of 2024 graduates! Now that you’ve graduated from high school and have committed to attending a college, university, or career certification program, let’s talk about some success strategies. This month, Take Stock in College will cover the transition time between high school and college, called ‘Summer Melt.’ Summer Melt is the phenomenon by …
June is Responsible Fatherhood Month in Florida! This month, we collectively celebrate fathers! Fathers and father figures are pivotal to the lives of their children every day. In this episode of the Mentors & Milestones Podcast, we talk with the Honorable Chris Sprowls, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives and advocate for the …
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Dr. Wilnic Gideon, Take Stock Palm Beach alum (2006) and Take Stock Mentor of the Year (2014), gave time as a volunteer mentor while working in the Palm Beach School District and earning a doctoral degree. Today, Dr. Gideon is a principal at a middle school in the State of Washington and the author of Mindful …
Was college worth it? On this episode of the College Corner podcast, Christian Del Valle, Associate Director of the Take Stock in College Program and recent Broward College graduate, reflects on his college experience, lessons learned both in and outside the classroom, and the value of turning your passion into a career. Follow Take …
What does it look like to go after your dreams? Take Stock Collier County-Champions for Learning program alum, Leaders 4 Life fellow, and mentor Tien Nguyen, dreamt of working in aquaculture and has been laying the groundwork for making that dream a reality. Despite the obstacles and cultural expectations from parents, Tien overcame. Tien is a true …
Welcome to the Summer Melt Series! We’re kicking off our summer series on the College Corner Podcast with a Take Stock in College team roundtable. Don’t miss this episode for tips on how to get connected to Summer Melt programming. We will also share advice for incoming first-year students, give insights from our own college experiences, and …
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Take Stock Nation! May kicks off College Decision Month in our Take Stock program! This is one of our favorite times of the year as we celebrate our graduating seniors’ choices for college. In this episode of Mentors & Milestones, we hear from several Take Stock seniors about their upcoming plans for school and what …
Take Stock in College declares war on procrastination! This is an important time for Take Stock in College scholars to get focused and accomplish those goals and tasks before the end of the semester. We talked with one of our Take Stock in College scholars, Rebecca Raymond, about how staying focused, setting milestones, and keeping …
College exams can feel like daunting hurdles on the path to your degree. They often cover a more comprehensive range of material, delve deeper into complex concepts, and require a more sophisticated understanding. Fear not, fellow Take Stock Scholar! By adopting effective test prep strategies, you can transform exam anxiety into confident preparation and score …
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There are multiple ways to get to career success. For some students, that pathway is through Career Technical Education. Career Technical Education (CTE) offers students organized hands-on educational activities and resources, building pathways connecting education and the workforce. We talked with Deborah Martin, Policy Analyst for the Florida College Access Network (FCAN), about the differences between …