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Monthly Archives: August 2013

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College Freshman? Definitely!

Class of 2017, San Francisco State, Student Success StoriesBy EdFund StaffAugust 30, 2013

Starting high school now seems like nothing compared to starting college. In high school, you receive everything on a silver platter. All you have to worry about is keeping your grades up to pass the class. And in your junior year, you start to think about college. Now that college has arrived, I did not…

Getting Ready for College

Class of 2017, San Francisco State, Student Success StoriesBy EdFund StaffAugust 19, 2013

As I prepare to go into college, I can say I feel more ready than before. It hasn’t been an easy experience having to learn how to be independent as I prepare to take an important step in my life. I’m glad that I have people around me that are willing to help me. Without…

SOAR to New Heights

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Class of 2017, Student Success StoriesBy EdFund StaffAugust 15, 2013

The ominous clouds in the gray sky were looming over me like a large shadow. I walked past the Performing Arts Center and the bus stand to an area surrounded by three 2-story buildings and the cafeteria. Three green tents were posted and I stood behind a long line of students who were conversing with…

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