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    Please stay safe, healthy and happy as you spend t Please stay safe, healthy and happy as you spend time with your loved ones during this well-deserved holiday break! We'll see you all in 2021!
    Congratulations to our #GEARUPworks seniors at @LA Congratulations to our #GEARUPworks seniors at @LASchools, who have overcome incredible challenges and obstacles to reach this critical milestone in their academic careers and achieve what we all know is possible! Good luck to the Class of 2021! 🎓🙌🎉 #GEARUP4LA #CollegeBound
    "My favorite part about college was making lifelon "My favorite part about college was making lifelong friends and playing baseball. After so many years, I still talk to them to this day." - RFK Community Schools Site Coordinator David Gantt⠀ ⠀ We want to thank our #GU4LA staff for sharing their favorite college stories and hope all of our #GEARUPworks students make the same memories when they go to college! 🤗🎓⠀ ⠀ #CollegeAwareness #HigherEd
    Academic Advisor Eric Gray's favorite part about c Academic Advisor Eric Gray's favorite part about college was serving as a resident advisor at @BereaCollege, a small liberal arts school in Kentucky.⠀ ⠀ "As a resident advisor, I was in charge of doing a lot of events and building community, and because of that job, I ended up getting to know almost everybody on campus. I made lifelong friends and great connections, so I loved it."⠀ ⠀ Be sure to explore all of your options as you decide which college you want to attend after high school!⠀ ⠀ #GEARUPworks #HigherEd #CollegeAwareness
    #GEARUPworks counselor Gema Valadez earned a bache #GEARUPworks counselor Gema Valadez earned a bachelor's in theater and a minor in dance from Cal State Long Beach and had the chance to participate in professional theatrical productions.⠀ ⠀ "When I was in college, I had the chance to dance at Disneyland for a few summers and that was really fun, as well!"⠀ ⠀ Explore all your options and apply to the UC or CSU of your choice before the deadlines, which have been extended to Dec. 4 for UC and Dec. 15 for CSU!
    "If you're able to, visit as many campuses as you "If you're able to, visit as many campuses as you can to see what the best fit is for you." - #GEARUPworks Site Coordinator Daisy Alvizo, a UC Irvine and CSU Long Beach grad 🎓⠀ ⠀ While no in-person college campus tours are taking place at this time, many virtual tours are available! ⠀ ⠀ Reach out to your #GEARUP4LA counselor if you have any questions 🙌
    Counselor Aide Jenny Angeles, a member of our #GEA Counselor Aide Jenny Angeles, a member of our #GEARUP4LA team at Sepulveda/Monroe/Valor, was recently accepted into the police academy and will be pursuing her dreams of serving the larger community. Her last day with us is Dec. 4. Thank you, Jenny – we are tremendously grateful for all that you have done for our #GEARUPworks students and their families!
    #GEARUPworks Academic Advisor Ashley Mendoza's fav #GEARUPworks Academic Advisor Ashley Mendoza's favorite part about going to @ucirvine was living in the dorms and finding independence. Ashley – who majored in business economics and psychology and social behavior – now supports students at @drewcougars. #CollegeAwareness #CelebrateFirstGen #GEARUP4LA
    We know the holiday season may look a little diffe We know the holiday season may look a little different this year, but giving thanks is something we do every day. 👩‍🎓 We are thankful for our #GEARUPworks students for their fortitude, strength and resilience in the face of adversity. 👨‍👩‍👦 We are thankful for our families for their enduring support, engagement and tenacity. 👨‍💻 We are thankful for our #GEARUP4LA staff and partners for their dedication, leadership and support of our students’ success and journeys toward #HigherEd. What are you most thankful for this year?
    "The University of Rochester paid for me to go to "The University of Rochester paid for me to go to Italy twice to study abroad. There, I met some of my best friends, I was able to study the language, meet new people, visit different museums and explore history." - #GEARUPworks Academic Advisor Jennyfer Amaya Jennyfer studied Italian language and culture and archeology at @urochester. As you submit your college applications, think about all of the programs and one-in-a-lifetime opportunities you want to take advantage of! #CollegeAwareness #CelebrateFirstGen #GEARUP4LA
    “If you are even thinking for one moment, ‘Is “If you are even thinking for one moment, ‘Is college for me?’ Yes, college is for you! There is a place for you, and we want to help you get there. Si se puede!” – Jill Manning, #GEARUPworks program coordinator Jill earned bachelor degrees in English and history from @ucla, a master’s in math education from @csula and a doctorate in education from @usc. For Jill, the best part of college was meeting new people who became her lifelong friends. What do you look forward to in college? #CollegeAwareness #CelebrateFirstGen #GEARUP4LA
    While sharing his #HigherEd journey, academic advi While sharing his #HigherEd journey, academic advisor Juan Rosales reminds us that the college experience is filled with moments that last a lifetime. “One of my favorite memories at @UCMerced was taking a two-hour road trip to San Francisco with some friends, taking pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge and then coming back the very same night.” Thank you for serving our #GEARUP4LA students at @vms_tigers, Juan! #CollegeAwareness #CelebrateFirstGen
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