π¨ Exciting news! π¨ To better support the needs of our students and colleagues, we'll be consolidating our social media accounts. From now on, the Access experience will be combined with financial education, college affordability, and CSP exclusively at @WSUOAE
A sincere thank you to SEL for hosting the WSU Math & Science Dare to Dream Academies this summer! Our student participants enjoyed learning about the many benefits the various careers SEL has in the related fields of study. Thank you for your continuous partnership!
πRecap of WSU's EYF #DareToDream#ExploringYourFutureAcademy! Our students from across Washington explored their future with leadership activities, motivational coaching, and campus tours, while gaining high school credit! So proud of our first summer of EYF with #WSUDTD! #AWSL
π Ready to rise? High schoolers, apply to Cougs Rise for mentorship, programs, and more! Seize this chance for academic and personal growth. π Join by May 7! #CougsRise#AchieveMore π APPLY NOW! π
π Exciting News! π Meet Mary Aina. With a rich background in education and a passion for supporting first-gen and low-income students, Mary is set to elevate our mission. Her journey from Chemistry to college access programming leadership is inspiring. #OAE#EducationImpact
Turn your educational dreams into plans with SMART goals. β¨ Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound β the key ingredients to obtain those accomplishments.
Checking in on your journey π β hope you're crushing those personal goals! Remember, progress is progress, no matter the pace. #GoalSetting#StayMotivated
Submit your FAFSA/WASFA earlyβthe earlier, the better! Early birds get a better shot at more financial aid, including grants and scholarships. Don't delay, secure your funding for college now. #EarlyFAFSA#MaximizeAid#FinancialSuccess
Mark your calendar and submit your FAFSA/WAFSA before the priority deadline of March 31st to set yourself up for financial success!
Missed our FAFSA/WAFSA fest on January 18th? Reach out CAP's Maja Gillespie or Josue Zuniga - find their contact info here: https://t.co/NFBzf4upoV
π§ββοΈ Prepared for a Zombie Apocalypse? Prove it in 250 words or less to win $2,000! Need assistance? Your WSU peer mentor is here to guide you through the application process. π§ββοΈ Find out more π https://t.co/T7Mp8bYrsN #ZombieScholarship#ScholarshipOpportunity#WSU
π Celebrating #NationalYouthConfidenceDay π WSUβs Cougs Rise and Dare to Dream programs support, mentor, and educate our youth to help encourage them while they transition into higher education, giving them the confidence to start college strong! πͺ #YouthEmpowerment#WSUPride
We are thrilled to introduce our new peer mentor for the Dare to Dream program, Lexi Forgue! Excited to have your energy and passion on the team, Lexi! π₯³π€πΌ #WSU#WSUCougs#DareToDream#GoCougs#Pullman#TeamMember
Please join us in welcoming Jalon Antonio Lumar, the newest Peer Mentor joining our Dare to Dream initiative! Your journey here is eagerly anticipated, Jalon! ππΌ #WSU#WSUCougs#DareToDream#GoCougs#Pullman#TeamMember
Welcome to the team, Luis Sotelo! π Your journey as a Peer Mentor at #DaretoDream starts here. Excited to see the waves of positivity and inspiration you'll bring. Let's achieve great heights together! #OAEFamily#WSUCommunity#PeerMentorMagic
CAT social media will be taking a hiatus over the summer, but be sure to tune back in this fall for new announcements! We hope everyone has a great summer and we will see you next semester!
Interested in helping low-income + first-generation high school students get to college? Apply now to be a Peer Mentor for Cougs Rise and Dare to Dream! Go to Handshake and search job 7498215 for Cougs Rise and 6877879 for Dare to Dream.
Check out the newest episode of our Coug Cast to learn more about support systems for first-generation students! This week's episode is a continuation of my conversation with former WSU student Esmeralda Mora Moreno as she talks about her experiences navigating her WSU journey.
Interested in helping low-income + first-generation high school students get to college? Apply now to be a Peer Mentor for Cougs Rise and Dare to Dream! Go to Handshake and search job 7498215 for Cougs Rise and 6877879 for Dare to Dream.
Cougs Rise has an amazing impact on students who are working towards and dreaming of going to college. Chey Brown is part of the team helping make that a reality. Here are some of Cheyβs favorite memories of being involved with the program! https://t.co/jFKPtgGBS3 #CougsGive
Current Cougs Rise Peer Mentor Nataly Arizmendi talks about her experiences as a participant. Thanks to her mentors, she gained the confidence she needed to dive headfirst into college life at WSU. To support Cougs Rise on #CougsGive, visit https://t.co/2gJF2oIn3N
A special shoutout to @rayacunaluna for his work in establishing the Cougs Rise program as an awesome support system for our students. To support future trips like these, please consider donating to Cougs Rise! https://t.co/jFKPtgH9HB #CougsGive
Throwback to some of our favorite Cougs Rise trips! Summer of 2019 was jam-packed with excitement after we took participants to both Los Angeles and Puerto Rico for community service, cultural exposure, networking experience, and team building!