Making Waves Academy celebrated its more than 75 graduating students and their families on June 14, 2022, at Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, California.
Getting ready for your internship or job? Having the intern title on your resume is one thing, but gaining new skills or seeing if the organization is a good fit is another. One of our college coaches, Danielle Hall, has teamed up with college students and alumni to share advice on how make the most of your internship experience so you can gain a better understanding of yourself and your field.
As she graduates from Cal State East Bay and moves on to work at the California State Bar, Wave-Maker and first-generation student Jennifer Diaz is taking a moment to reflect on her experiences and accomplishments, including completing a restorative justice internship and graduating with honors.
A climate activist, student body president, Wave-Maker, and graduating senior at Making Waves Academy, Lizbeth is planning to attend Harvard University this coming fall 2022 to study environmental science and engineering. She will be a first-generation college student and the first Making Waves Academy student to go to Harvard.
With graduation coming up this June 2022, 95% of Making Waves Academy seniors – known as the ‘19th Wave’ – are on track to graduate. On May 6, the school community joined seniors in commemorating their future plans at a ‘Decision Day’ event.
College graduation is a time filled with many celebrations as well as many changes. We recommend learning about helpful strategies to have a smooth transition to life after college, including these four tips to help ease your anxiety about the next phase (hint: it’s all going to be okay).
Three ways to engage with Wave-Makers and Recycle Your Success including a mentorship program, professional coaching, and connecting with the alumni advisory council.
A community advocate, student leader, double major, and Wave-Maker, Haifa Algabri is on her way to becoming a first-generation college graduate this spring 2022.
We partner with students to create education and graduation plans that support them with graduating in the fastest timeline and with the least debt as possible. These three steps for education planning can begin before you even step foot on a college campus and should be revisited each term to ensure you stay on track all the way through graduation.
One of the most significant changes students experience in college is new expectations around studying and learning. Here are three specific ways to consider Bloom’s Taxonomy as you plan for college coursework and studying for midterms, finals, or other exams.
Higher education can be a game-changer for your and your family’s future. As you celebrate this momentous achievement, you might be thinking: “how do I go about making a decision?” The Making Waves College and Alumni Program team shares the top three factors to consider when choosing the right fit for college.
A first-generation college graduate, former student-athlete, and exercise science major, Garvey Buchongo has a passion for running after her dreams and giving back to her community.
