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Note: These stories are from Represent and its sister publication, YCteen, which is written by New York City public high school students.
Marlo was homeless several times as a child, with his family. When he becomes homeless again at 18, his concentration and his grades slip. Fortunately, he finds a home. (full text)
Freshman year, Otis doesn't get his books until late in the semester and realizes his study skills are lacking. He flunks out, but vows to return. (full text)
A college visit is a wake-up call for Edgar, who realizes that to succeed he will have to take more responsibility for his education. (full text)
Matthew became overwhelmed in college and decided to drop out. With a better sense of what it takes to succeed, he’s now back in school. (full text)
Kizzy is nervous about attending an overwhelmingly white school in Minnesota. But once on campus she makes friends of all races. (full text)
When Tamecka goes away to college, she begins missing classes and failing exams, and her first inclination is to blame her foster care background. (full text)
When Teyu starts college, the College Discovery Program (CD) helps ease her transition and become academically and socially comfortable.
A guide on how to deal with the challenges and stresses presented by the first year of college.
Xavier describes his long and winding road to a college degree—and how he paid for it.
After eight years in care, Joseph goes off to college with $3,000 in his pocket and fear in his heart. Having two mentors from his former group home helps him get through college.
Merli wants to choose the right college—one that's affordable and where she'll fit in.
Rana interviews former foster youth Chris Bogle on the difficulties of balancing college and work.
The writers interview a graduate student to find out how she gets by on a small budget.
After unsuccessfully pounding the pavement for months, Shaniqua decides that a college degree is the only ticket to a decent job.
Anne Marie hangs out in a dorm, makes new friends, and attends college classes while on an overnight tour at Wesleyan University. (full text)
Many New York City high school grads need extra help before they're ready for college classes. This can hurt their chances of ever earning a degree from CUNY or other colleges. (full text)
The City University of New York offers several programs to help students transition successfully to college. (full text)
Kelly, an only child, is afraid that her departure for college will leave her mother with "empty-nest syndrome." (full text)
Chantel is grateful to her mother for incrementally increasing her freedom, especially since she recognizes it isn't always easy to let go.
Samantha, who is black, has a difficult adjustment to the overwhelmingly white University of Michigan.
Jordan flourishes at a community college, which he once looked down on as only a fall-back option.
Marci interviews an expert on how to manage college finances, from securing financial aid to the dangers of credit cards.
Cassandra is shocked by how difficult it is to navigate all the paperwork and red tape in college.
Five college professors describe what they expect in the classroom and offer tips to students.
Regina, an African-American student, describes why she wants to attend a black university.
Samantha, who is black, has a difficult adjustment to an overwhelmingly white college.
When Donna is accepted to college she decides to live at home to save money. But when sharing a room with her sister makes it impossible to study, she takes out a loan to live in a dorm.
Anita reviews things to think about when selecting a college, including location, size, and cost.
Ferentz finds that college has given him the chance to reinvent himself.
Troy enters college with great expectations, but ends up dropping out.
Wendy admires her sister’s determination to challenge their traditional family and go to college.
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