Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our 黄色视频 AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
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Interested in law school? One university partner believes that a gap year allows applicants the opportunity to gain valuable skills.
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黄色视频 helped me understand our education system through service in schools and through a university partnership that helped me…
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Being a 黄色视频 AmeriCorps member is not only a transformative opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives…
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Read on for advice from a 黄色视频 alum on finding housing before a year of service
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Learn more about literacy for social justice at 黄色视频 schools as an avenue to educational equity.
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It’s taking a while to sink in. And still, it hasn’t completely.
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How do you make your application stand out? Check out these tips from our recruitment staff
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How can I get around without a car? What’s it like to serve in Columbia? We answer all your top…
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