College Visions

First Generation College Graduate: Marc Torres

With the support of CV staff and donors, Marc graduated from the University of Rhode Island with his bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Here is what he had to say to you:

“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to CV donors. Without CV support, I would not be in the position that I currently am. The generosity of CV donors allowed me to make use of all the resources that were available to me throughout high school and college, so I thank you all!”

Marc takes pride in being a first-generation college graduate and we are honored to have been able to witness his journey.

“Being a first generation college graduate means the world to me. To be able to graduate college and make my family proud is my greatest achievement in my life thus far.”

Thank you to everyone who has supported College Visions students through each stage of their transition, whether that be from high school to college or college to post-college life. We appreciate all that you do for our students. Read Marc’s interview below:
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Meet Graduating CSP Student: William Feng

“The support system that CV represents has been instrumental to my college journey. Knowing that there is a group of people cheering me on keeps me motivated, and at the same time, understanding that there are people I can reach out to for input is very comforting.”
– William Feng, Boston University ‘18

William is a graduate from Boston University where he majored in finance. William, and his CV class’, college process and journey wasn’t easy, but they have accomplished something that not all first-generation students have the opportunity to do–attain a college degree. Because of your support, CV will welcome more students into the Alumni Community! To know more about William’s journey, read his interview below:
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Because of your support, Lagzacine is attending college!

“For many of us students in Rhode Island high schools, we are able to set a clearer path to our future with College Visions guidance. We are looking forward to being successful. But in order to have that success we need the people who give to CV and make this support available. Getting help from CV has been one of the best things that has happened to many of us.” – Lagzacine A., Cranston East ’18

College acceptances and financial aid award letters are in and students are faced with the tough decision of choosing the college where they will enroll. CV student Lagzacine Alexandre earned acceptances to Quinnipiac University, Rhode Island College, Franklin Pierce University, and the University of Rhode Island! She and other CV students are meeting with their advisors to make the best college choices for their futures. Read Lagzacine’s interview below!
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A Way With Words

Steven Rosario who attends the Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts (TAPA) won the annual English-Speaking Union Shakespeare Competition for his rendition of a scene from Othello. Click here to see a short clip

Steven Rosario and Latifat Odetunde performed at the 13th annual Poetry Out Loud State Finals and secured the first and second place spots, respectively! CV students are just a small example of the voices within our young people and they heights to which they can reverberate.
We’re so proud of you both! Click here to read more

CV STUDENTS GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITIES

“I help facilitate a class through DownCity Design called “Design Your Life”. It provides high school students with the skills to think like a designer. We give them the conceptual tools they can utilize to break down future goals step by step in a way you would do with a design project. I honestly couldn’t be happier because I get to make the educational tools I’m receiving accessible to others. The mentors I have at CV inspire me to keep helping students and give back to a community that helped me grow.” – Anthony A.

Anthony Azanon is a senior Architecture major at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). For him, Architecture was the perfect blend of his experiences from the summers spent working alongside his dad, who is in construction, and his love for art and science. Read his interview below:
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