College Visions

Journey to Guatemala

Do you love to travel? How does travel add to your life? Many students and alumni take advantage of opportunities to travel abroad whether that be for study abroad, volunteering, or leisure. Yuselly Mendoza is a recent college grad, who had the opportunity to reconnect with family and volunteer within a community she can call home.

“As a graduation gift to myself, I decided to travel to Guatemala. I not only had the amazing opportunity to reconnect with extended family but also did volunteer work at the School Oficial Rural Mixta Tecun Uman Aldea Zejuyup as a bilingual teacher assistant.” – Yuselly Mendoza, Rhode Island College ’18
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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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Donor Profile with Chris Soto

“With all the inequity in our society, organizations like College Visions help level the playing field for so many talented students who deserve to attend college just like their affluent peers.” – Chris Soto, Founding Director of Higher Edge

Chris was first inspired by the work College Visions was doing as a graduate student and CV intern, now he is the Founding Director of Higher Edge in Connecticut where he is helping low-income, first-generation students graduate from college. To know more about Chris, 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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