Student Stories
Meet these incredible students whose lives have changed because of the hope and support provided through the generosity of our donors:
Dan Macias
"10,000 Degrees prepared me very well to go to college. If it wasn't for them and my mom, I wouldn't be where I am." Read Dan's story »
Avalon Baldwin
"Without 10,000 Degrees, I would have been doing the college process entirely alone." Read Avalon's story »
David Lopez
"My parents are happy for me. They say, 'You're putting yourself through college.'" Read David's story »
Ramona Polk
Growing up in Marin City, Ramona's role model was her brother Rondell, another 10,000 Degrees student and the first in her family to go to college. Read Ramona's story »
Ana Escobar
Six years ago Ana Escobar was a junior at San Rafael High School who wasn’t sure where she was headed. Today, she’s a college graduate. Read her story »
Djajiijo Bola
Homeless at age 10, Djajiijo (DJ) Bola is now a student at College of Marin where he plans to transfer to the University of California Berkeley by the Spring 2008. Read his story »
Perla Solares
From the time she was young girl, Perla Solares wanted to be a Nurse, but with a young family and developmentally disabled son that dream seemed financially impossible. Read her story »
Paul Tran
Paul Tran of San Rafael immigrated to the United States from Saigon with his family when he was eight years old. With a family of four living on limited financial resources, Paul didn’t see how his family could afford to send him to college. Read his story »
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