Tell us about yourself? Yes, so I am a junior. Now a rising senior at the University of Connecticut. My major is potentially individualized. Right now it’s a combination of gender studies, human development, and Family Science. And I aspired … Continue reading
As a first-generation college student, I always dreamed of becoming successful and escaping the cycle of poverty. In 2017 I decided to enter the STEM field and major in Computer Science, despite having no software engineering experience. My first semester … Continue reading
Promise Scholars are returning to their schools to make a difference by community building with Restorative Practices. The Scholars have taken on part-time roles as Restorative Practice Mentors where they are trained and certified by the International Institute of Restorative … Continue reading
Patricia Melton went from being a first-generation college student to helping thousands of young people in the same position gain access to post-secondary education as well as the resources necessary to succeed after graduation. For her innovative work in education, … Continue reading
I started as an unmotivated person who liked math and anything numbers. I wouldn’t try as hard in other classes, especially English. Eventually, New Haven Promise started to come into my life through my counselors and teachers. Eventually, I got … Continue reading