Contra Costa County

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Being a First-Generation Professional in Healthcare and Finding Your Right Path

May 12, 2023

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Taking Advantage of Every Opportunity and Breaking First-Gen Barriers

January 4, 2023

Wave-Makers Recycling Their Success: From Making Waves Academy to UC Berkeley Law

October 5, 2022

Four Tips to Prepare for College Application Season

October 4, 2022

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Engineering a College and Career Plan

September 6, 2022

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Putting Passion into Practice and Advancing Health Equity with a Degree in Public Health

August 2, 2022

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Moments That Made Waves This Graduation Season

July 19, 2022

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Making Waves and Breaking Barriers: Making Waves Academy Student Plans to Attend Harvard

May 26, 2022

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Making Waves Academy Seniors Celebrate Future Plans at ‘Decision Day’

May 26, 2022

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Choosing the Right Fit for College: Top 3 Factors to Consider

March 28, 2022

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Making Waves, Running Towards Dreams, and Giving Back

March 24, 2022

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