Students

James

My name is James and I'm a senior at Shea High School in Pawtucket, RI. I really enjoy competing in sports, especially boxing. I'm proud that I will be the first in my family to go to college, and to even graduate high school. I plan on studying criminal justice and becoming a federal agent.
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Juan

My name is Juan. I’m a senior at the Providence Academy of International Studies in Providence and a first generation college student. I want to attend college and major in political science. After my undergraduate studies, I plan to pursue further education by attending law school.
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Makayla

I’m Makayla, a freshman at the University of Rhode Island majoring in Wildlife and Conservation Biology. I’m determined to graduate from college because I want to make my parents proud. Even though they passed away, it was their goal for me to go to college and live a better life than they did.
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Maritza

My name is Maritza and I'm a senior at Classical High School in Providence. I really enjoy teaching younger relatives to speak Spanish and to appreciate this ability. I plan on majoring in Psychology, specifically Child Development and Communication, and am considering becoming a speech pathologist.
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