By Yulissa Flores-Lopez Gresham High School '15 Portland State University '19 It all really started with my mom. My mom has always looked for different resources to support her family and four children. My dad was the only person who…
When Bryan graduated from Amundsen High School this past spring, he knew he was one step closer to achieving his dream of becoming a registered nurse. Now in his first semester at Malcom X College, he is working to make…
From a young age, Camila dreamed of having a positive impact on the world. Inspired by her early love of animals and nature, she enrolled in the most challenging science courses her high school offered and began planning for a…
Edgar Montoya is a senior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has been involved in multiple programs throughout his college career, including a student strengths coach for the Clifton Strengths Institute, a mentor for the DREAMBIG Academy, and an active…
“When I first smelled it, I knew College Possible was for me,” said Kryssy, a first-year student at the University of Illinois-Chicago and College Possible student. “It” was the scent of pizza, which often filled the computer lab at Lake…
Name: Jerry Rideout Hometown: Milwaukee, WI School: Minnesota State University, Mankato Class of 2019 When Jerry Rideout was in high school he never gave a lot of thought to attending college. “Growing up, going to college was never really in the conversation; I…
Cherkos Dessalegn moved to the United States with his family during high school and dreamed of attending college. However, navigating the higher education system isn’t easy and Cherkos knew he needed help to reach his goal. That’s when he found College…
With a new school and AmeriCorps service year underway, we want to highlight the importance of service and community. Through a series of three stories, we are recognizing College Possible Minnesota student alumni who have dedicated their time to service,…
