Rethinking the rejection letter
After getting rejected from the six elite colleges she applied to, Stella Lau felt like an utter disappointment. But after talking with family, friends, and teachers, she realized that she … Continue reading
‘Senioritis’ and the long road to graduation
Where does your motivation come from? For one Richmond teen, the push he felt from his parents and teachers to do well in high school wasn’t enough, and he had … Continue reading
My mom, the college student
A teen whose mother is attending college reflects on how her own journey is impacted and inspired by her mother’s. “Being students at the same time gave us a common … Continue reading
As more Latino students get into college, parents prevent some from leaving the nest
Leaving for college is a rite of passage. Some Latino students feel pressure from their parents to stay close to home and pass up opportunities to attend college somewhere far … Continue reading
How do we protect youth from homelessness?
Young adults seeking public housing? Good luck. Youth reporter Kasey Saeturn examines the growing population of homeless youth in San Francisco, where as many as 1,600 young adults are without a home … Continue reading
Get DACA, pursue your dream job
Adriana Meza feared she wouldn’t be able to graduate college and pursue a teaching career in the United States. As an undocumented student, she lacked a social security number — required … Continue reading
What college students want: the ‘safe space’ debate on campus
Are colleges doing enough to ensure equity, diversity, and safety for all students? Students from different colleges comment on different forms of racism or racial tension on campuses. “What does a safe space … Continue reading
Racial justice on campus
In the wake of protests at college campuses across the country—where students are demanding changes to the ways that schools approach racial diversity—Youth Radio alumni shared their stories about race and … Continue reading
High school students have financial options for college
Financial aid plays a key role for prospective college students, especially in communities such as Boyle Heights where many families are low income. But many students and their parents don’t know there … Continue reading
Council votes to include all Richmond students in tuition aid program
All college-bound seniors who live in Richmond became eligible for the city’s scholarship program when the city council voted to extend eligibility to students in private and charter schools, as well those in … Continue reading
