Wave-Maker Spotlight

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A World of Possibilities: From UC Berkeley to Studying in Portugal to Interning in Spain

March 15, 2024

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Three Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in College

December 12, 2023

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From 5th Grade to Senior Year: Preparing for College

December 11, 2023

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The Journey to a Debt-Free Degree and Business Career

December 7, 2023

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Making Waves at San Francisco State, Pursuing a Teaching Career

October 18, 2023

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Finding and Prioritizing Yourself in College

March 10, 2023

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Taking Advantage of Every Opportunity and Breaking First-Gen Barriers

January 4, 2023

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

December 8, 2022

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

October 5, 2022

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Seven Tips for First-Gen College Students from a First-Gen College Grad

September 8, 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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