As a first-generation college graduate born and raised in Southern California (SAUSD), one of the greatest accomplishments I could have received in my high school years would have been to be named a Simon Scholar. Unfortunately, due to a lack of awareness of the program and its offerings, I did not have a chance to reach this benchmark. Nonetheless I was fortunate enough to attend a small, private, non-profit university where my genuine love of learning and interest in community activism
As a first-generation college graduate born and raised in Southern California (SAUSD), one of the greatest accomplishments I could have received in my high school years would have been to be named a Simon Scholar. Unfortunately, due to a lack of awareness of the program and its offerings, I did not have a chance to reach this benchmark. Nonetheless I was fortunate enough to attend a small, private, non-profit university where my genuine love of learning and interest in community activism