Taking Advantage of Every Opportunity and Breaking First-Gen Barriers

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“Take advantage of every opportunity so say yes to everything” shared Anthony Jacobo Gonzalez, a Wave-Maker from Pittsburg, California who is attending UC Davis and completing an internship as a part of the Sacramento Valley College Corps. “I just want to give thanks to Making Waves for the resources and opportunities they provide to me. Helping me pay for tuition and providing me with an amazing coach have both been fundamental to my sanity. I really appreciate them, and everything they do in helping me break generational barriers.”

Top 22 Stories That Made Waves in 2022

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As 2023 is right around the corner, we are highlighting and celebrating the top stories of this past year. The stories range from Wave-Makers breaking barriers and graduating from amazing colleges and universities, tips and advice for high school and college students, and recognition for the Making Waves community.

Wave-Maker Q&A: What it’s like to be back on campus

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As the first term of the school year comes to an end, we’d like to to share about the experiences of some of our Wave-Makers in college as they navigate their college journey! These Wave-Makes, who graduated from Pittsburg High School in the Bay Area, share how they feel about coming back to their campuses along with what they’re beyond excited about for the rest of this academic year.