Kevin Valerio is a soon to be graduate from the University of Rhode Island where he is majoring in Mechanical Engineering and German as part of the International Engineering Program. Recently, he was able to I study abroad in Germany! Read about his experience below!
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CV Post Grad
- 60% live in RI
- 37% work in RI
- 22% plan to stay in RI long-term
Back-to-School with Afolabi Abayomi
“I am most looking forward to getting help concerning my college process from CV. Being a first-generation student makes things more difficult for me. But, because of my determination to make it to college, willingness to succeed and CV, I’ll get to where I want and need to be.”
– Afolabi, Shea High School ’17
Students are heading back to school. For some this is a happy time where they get to spend another year learning alongside their best friends. But for other students, this year will bring added pressure of overcoming challenges, persistence, and resilience as they gear up for the many stages of the college admissions process. Students like Afolabi get assistance because you continue to support College Visions! With your help, Afolabi will actualize his goals of majoring in Computer Engineering and having a positive impact on the field of technology. Read more of his interview below:
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Meet 2017 College Grad: Kamah Saygbe
Many first-generation, low-income students don’t have the support or access to the resources they need to persist through college. They aren’t as fortunate as some to have parents or familial role models who understand and can navigate through the college admissions process. This is where College Visions (CV) steps in. We guide students not only through the college admissions process, but through to college graduation. And because of your support, 65% of students earn their bachelor’s degree within 6 years–more than 3 times the national average for first-generation, low-income students. Our alumni community has grown to 250 students and Kamah is one of them! Read her interview below:
Meet CV College Grad: Robinson Adames
Being a first-generation student isn’t an easy road to travel, but with guidance and support, students like Robinson are making immense strides in accomplishing their goals. He is one among 25 college students in the CV graduating class of 2017!! We are so proud of all of our students and not only want to congratulate them, but also thank our supporters for helping make this moment possible! Read Robinson’s interview below: