“10,000 Degrees has been an invaluable resource to me. Their availability and passion to help students succeed is something I admire. They helped me stay on track with college applications, helped improve my college essays, provided financial help, but most of all encouraged me to continue pursuing a college a degree even when I couldn’t believe in myself. With 10,000 Degrees support, I did not feel alone during my college journey.
Attending college has had a positive impact on my family and friends. In community college I took many psychology classes in adolescent and adult behavior. The lessons and theories I learned helped me understand those around me and see the world through a different lens. Majoring in Business Accounting has taught me to be more financially literate. Managing cash and credit cards can be confusing at times but my accounting classes have taught me how to manage them efficiently. I have also been able to help my family be more financially responsible by helping them budget their expenses. I have also been a resource to my friends who are considering pursuing a college degree. I am able to provide first hand experience about college and help them avoid mistakes I have made.
I am ONE Degree of Change because I can help others become financially responsible and secure their futures.”