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1998: It all started with the belief in the power of education and the desire to support students who were rising above their circumstances. Featuring stories of Bay Area students, Students Rising Above co-founder Wendy Tokuda began offering small …
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Students Rising Above is now in Southern California! We are excited to partner with ALL WAYS UP Foundation in Los Angeles to support young scholars in their educational endeavors. ALL WAYS UP has been supporting future leaders and changemakers since …
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“Having a mentor like Solomon, provides guidance and hope for my future. He is not only a mentor to me, but also a great friend who I can turn to.” – Eric Luu, UC Riverside freshman January is National Mentoring …
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A significant part of the college-to-career journey for SRA students is developing the skills and experience necessary to excel in the professional world upon graduation. SRA provides various trainings and skill-building workshops, as well as professional advising, career exposure and …
UC Merced has a track record of helping first-generation and underrepresented students succeed in college, earning high rankings nationally for social mobility and outperforming expected graduation rates. As UC Merced students continue to rise above their circumstances, a Bay Area …
According to MENTOR National, students with a mentor are 55% more likely to enroll in college and are 130% more likely to hold leadership positions. Mentors help guide students through challenging moments with consistent support and invaluable advice. Alongside receiving …