Role: 校友

What are you currently studying and what do you hope to do with your degree / upon graduation? I’m currently a junior majoring in Civil Engineering at Syracuse University. After graduation, I want to become a Project Manager in construction or transportation. I’ve always been interested in how projects come together and how they impact … 续

Meet Deena Brown, an accounting major at Monroe Community College whose college journey reflects resilience, determination, and balancing the demands of parenthood alongside academics. Since starting college in 2020, she has steadily worked toward her goal of graduating this semester, returning to full-time enrollment to make it happen.  As a devoted parent to her 3-year … 续

Malaki Cuevas’s journey is one defined by resilience, responsibility, and a powerful sense of purpose. During his senior year of high school, Malaki was already balancing more than most students. As the oldest of three in a single-parent household, he stepped into a leadership role at home, working part-time, helping cover household expenses, and ensuring … 续

Habibatou Koureichi graduated from Duke University with her bachelor’s degree in Global Health & Public Policy and immediately continued into the final year of her accelerated 4+1 master’s program in public policy. A QuestBridge Scholar and longtime Opportunity Network Fellow, Habibatou has always been guided by her commitment to addressing disparities in healthcare, government services, … 续

Meet Joshua—a Posse Scholar, world traveler, problem-solver, and all-around powerhouse who is taking his Bucknell experience global. As a junior majoring in analytics & operations management, Joshua spent his fall semester in Singapore as an Operations Intern, where he literally redesigned how patients move through a healthcare clinic—mapping workflows, tightening processes, and making care smoother … 续

Jasmine Emani Bastien is a standout political science scholar at North Carolina A&T who has consistently taken an 18-credit course load each semester while maintaining repeated placement on the dean’s list. She complements her major with minors in economics and criminal justice and holds membership in Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society. … 续

Daniel Danquah is a psychology student who graduated this past fall. With the support of his alumni coach, Naliaka, and the Persistence Grant, he successfully completed his coursework and crossed the finish line. Daniel’s path wasn’t always easy, but he thrived at Hunter College—a notoriously rigorous institution—by taking full advantage of every opportunity. He worked … 续

I still remember meeting with Theodora Hoegah in May of 2022 for her exit meeting. At the time, she shared that while she was excited about the idea of attending a college far from home, she anticipated remaining in New Jersey. She initially expressed interest in becoming a therapist but was also exploring Human Resources, … 续

Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your career trajectory. How have you gotten to where you are today?  My name is Barbara Douglas-Lindo. I am an alumni of Uncommon Charter High School and Uncommon Kings Middle School. I attended the University of Rochester for undergrad and graduated in 2019. I then received … 续

Q: What are you currently studying and what do you hope to do with your degree upon graduation? I am a senior at Rider University dual majoring in business analytics and global supply chain management. Next semester, I will be working towards my masters in industrial engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology.  Q: What … 续

Tony Morocho, graduate of UCHS’ class of 2022, left for Vermont to begin his undergraduate degree at Middlebury College. Jumping into this new experience, full of uncertainty, juggling a new environment with different cultures and undecided on what to study, Tony questioned how he was going to get through it.  “Leaving a school like UCHS … 续

Q: What are you currently studying and what do you hope to do with your degree upon graduation? Currently, I am working towards a Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA) in Corporate Finance and Economics at CUNY Queens College. Q: Tell us about your current study abroad experience. I attend Kobe University, a school that is … 续

As a senior at Barnard College majoring in American studies, Dariela Morrobel Villar had an open mind about what she wanted to do after college. Watching the rise of TikTok and seeing content related to careers in tech, she started to learn more about project management, which appealed to her because of its non-specialized nature … 续

Mekhi Addison, a senior at Louisiana State University’s College of Humanities & Social Sciences, exemplifies the power of purpose, curiosity, and courage to evolve. She began her college journey as a psychology major, determined to make a difference in the American healthcare system and to advocate for mental wellness in underserved communities—especially among children. Her … 续

Brielle Velez, a proud graduate of Camden Prep’s founding class, is currently making waves at Vanderbilt University. Knowing that she wanted to attend a Top 20 university, she strategically chose applying Early Decision to improve her chances of acceptance. Transitioning from Camden, New Jersey, to Nashville, Tennessee, has exposed her to a range of cultures … 续

Zacchaeus Greene, a sophomore at Denison University, is charting a remarkable path defined by curiosity, community, and academic ambition. Coming to Denison, Zacchaeus found connection and joy in unexpected places—like joining an acappella group filled with students who, like him, simply love music. Despite not being music majors, they’ve created a tight-knit community where shared … 续

Mackenzie Morrison, a determined biology major on a pre-nursing track, returned to college for the Fall 2024 semester with a renewed sense of purpose. She initially stepped away from her studies due to mental health challenges, but always intended to return once she had reached a place of stability. After an injury at Trader Joe’s … 续

Rashad Barrow is a proud graduate of Uncommon Leadership Charter High School, class of 2024, and a first-year student in the Culinary Arts program at Kingsborough Community College. As a freshman, Rashad is learning that teamwork, time management, and kitchen safety are key to success. Most of the learning is hands-on, but he says it’s … 续

Ashton Coppin graduated from UCC in 2022 and initially enrolled at SUNY Purchase. However, after facing challenges applying to college during the pandemic and not being able to fully engage in courses he enjoyed, he decided to take a year off. During his time away from school, Ashton worked full-time at Macy’s while searching for … 续

Meet Omotola Akinsiku, a first-year student at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, where she’s studying Public Health and living on campus. Omotola’s journey to Rutgers was fueled by the university’s strong offerings.  Starting her college career with intentionality and drive, Omotola embraced the opportunity to step out of her comfort zone, a personal goal she set for … 续

Say hello to Gigi Gebre Giorgis, a 2024 Roxbury Prep graduate and freshman at Emmanuel College in Boston, MA! Gigi has known she wanted to pursue a career in the healthcare field for some time, which motivated her to participate in the Harvard Med Science program during high school 2.0 and enter Emmanuel as an … 续

Meet Nastasjia Burke, a proud member of the Class of 2024 at Uncommon Prep Charter High School and now a thriving freshman at her dream school, George Washington University (GWU). Nastasjia’s journey to GWU was no smooth feat—she spent what felt like an eternity on the waitlist. But her unwavering faith and determination paid off, … 续

与我们的许多学生一样，家庭在 D'Anfernee Cush 的生活中扮演着重要角色。D'Anfernee 的母亲希望他留在州内上大学，但如果他获得全额奖学金，母亲会让他选择离开纽约，你猜怎么着？你猜怎么着？D'Anfernee Cush 是加州大学洛杉矶分校 2024 级的学生，也是... 续

纳黛尔在福特汉姆大学的大一生活让她大开眼界。她获得了福特汉姆大学的全额奖学金，并住在学校里，但却面临着微词和有害成见的残酷现实--这是许多接受高等教育的学生的悲惨经历。纳黛尔积极主动地向学校表达了自己的担忧，尽管这是一场艰苦的斗争。在课业、时间管理和学习之间取得平衡...... 续

我们非常高兴地庆祝阿沙尔-布朗（Ahshar Brown）取得的令人难以置信的历程和成就。从华盛顿公园北星学院（North Star Academy- Washington Park）毕业后，阿沙尔的平均学分绩点（GPA）远高于 4.0，在埃默里大学（Emory University）继续学业上的辉煌。阿沙尔最初主修计算机科学，但他很快就意识到，在大学里学习编码并不适合他。 续

泰胡安-费雷尔（Taijuan Ferrell）是罗切斯特预科高中 2018 届的一名骄傲的学生，现在他即将在尼亚加拉大学完成自己的学业。高中毕业后，泰胡安怀着获得学位的愿望进入尼亚加拉大学就读，但他的求学之路很快就因为大流行病和随之而来的不可预见的挑战而偏离了轨道。 续

作为 Uncommon 的校友，Sai Igiede 正在茁壮成长。他在马萨诸塞大学洛厄尔分校主修运动科学，辅修应用生物医学。Sai 还在攻读助理医师预科，希望在大学毕业后申请助理医师学校。虽然他在学业上起起伏伏，但赛却表现出了令人印象深刻的... 续

Zavier Perez 长期以来一直喜欢用双手工作的项目，他总是善于布线和安装电子设备，从家庭维修到娱乐系统，无所不能。高中毕业后，他利用助学金和其他经济援助，进入新泽西州林肯理工学院电气工程与系统专业学习。在... 续

克里斯蒂娜-安格林（Christina Anglin）的大学之旅令人鼓舞，证明了坚定不移的毅力和用心的力量。作为 Uncommon Preparatory Charter High School 的 2019 届毕业生，她怀着激动和坚定的心情开始了在利哈伊大学的大学冒险。然而，挑战很快就出现了，以她从未想象过的方式考验着她的决心。 ... 续

阿迪阿图-贾洛（Adiatu Jalloh）在蒙特克莱尔州立大学（Montclair State University）的求学经历证明了她的决心和韧性。阿迪阿图将于 2024 年 5 月毕业，获得心理学文学学士学位，她在兼顾学生、妻子和母亲角色的同时，应对了各种重大挑战。大一学年的一个关键挑战是她儿子的出生。... 续

Tianna Elliott 是受人尊敬的 Uncommon Leadership Charter 前高级班班长，在就读阿德尔菲大学的第一年里，她就以饱满的热情和优异的成绩点亮了阿德尔菲大学的殿堂。Tianna 专注于刑事司法领域，热衷于法医学，她的学业历程证明了她坚定不移的奉献精神。在... 续

现场报道，2020 届的 Jah'Neyce Washington 准备毕业了！Jah'Neyce 在圣博纳文图尔大学学习了四年广播新闻专业，她不仅在课堂上努力学习，而且还建立了自己的专业组合。在动荡的 COVID 环境中进入大学，她很容易就选择了退学，并开始了自己的职业生涯。 续

我们很高兴能展示新奥尔良洛约拉大学犯罪学与司法专业三年级学生阿马里-格洛弗（Amari Glover）的励志历程。作为唯一一名从 "不寻常学校"（Uncommon Schools）进入洛约拉大学学习的学生，阿马里在独特的挑战和胜利中开辟了一条道路，诠释了开拓者的含义。阿马里选择就读洛约拉 ... 续

乔斯琳-昆萨（Joselyn Quinsa）是加州大学洛杉矶分校2023年春季毕业生，她在凯斯西储大学（Case Western Reserve University）的春季学期学习得非常充实，在修满14个学分的同时，她还优雅而专注地平衡着自己的学业。在攻读商业管理学位的过程中，乔斯琳的学习成绩反映了她追求卓越的坚定决心。... 续

你现在在做什么？我最近与科里-费尔德曼（Cory Feldman）合作拍摄了一部名为《3-2 Pulldown》的故事片，该片将在来年的电影节上放映。你是如何走到今天这一步的？I ... 续

您现在从事什么工作？我为一款名为 BeMe health 的数字心理健康应用程序工作。BeMe 是一个移动心理健康平台，通过将数字媒体、现场支持和临床护理的最佳方面结合起来，改善青少年的健康状况。我是临床团队的教练负责人。在我的岗位上，我致力于... 续

杰西卡-罗萨多于 2022 年毕业于新南威尔士政治和社会科学学院，目前就读于俄亥俄州欧柏林的欧柏林学院。杰西卡主修法律与社会和西班牙研究双专业。杰西卡是一名优秀的学生，她在 2022 年秋季学期获得了 16 个学分，累计获得 28 个学分，累计 GPA 为 4.16。到春季学期结束时，杰西卡 ... 续

你现在在做什么？你在上大学吗？如果是，你的专业是什么？为什么选择这个专业？我即将从瓦萨学院毕业，获得认知科学学士学位，辅修经济学。我选择认知科学是因为它采用跨学科的方法来研究大脑、身体、... 续

17 年级的 Elijah Agyemang 一直对计算机编程很感兴趣，但他起初对追求这一爱好犹豫不决，因为他觉得自己还不够熟练，无法加入学校的编码俱乐部。为了自学，他在网上参加了编码训练营，并通过观看YouTube视频来提高自己的技能。Elijah 参加了... 续

18年级的娜塔莎-刘易斯（Natasha Lewis）在高三时开始热衷于金融知识普及。一位老师与一家外部机构合作，每周四到学校教学生储蓄、信贷和投资方面的知识。娜塔莎意识到她所在的社区有更多的人需要学习这些知识，因此她开始关注金融知识。 续

雅娜西亚-维特斯通（Ya'Nassia Whetstone）的成长历程令人鼓舞。她不怕困难，总是不惜一切代价实现自己的目标。凭借她的职业道德和沟通技巧，Ya'Nassia 总是能够应对任何挑战。在高中时，她一直忙于参加各种活动，这些活动... 续

Shary 是圣约翰费舍尔大学刑事司法和政治学专业的大三学生。作为 HEOP 计划的一部分，Shary 并不相信费舍尔会是她的理想选择。她的第一个学期是在 COVID 学习，因此她不仅要适应在一个以学生为主的学校的生活，还要适应在一个以学生为主的学校的学习。 续

在鲍登学院的第一年里，Stanaelle过得非常充实。在这个生机勃勃的校园里，她不断地在学业和社交方面提升自己。秋季开学后不久，她发现自己对心理学充满热情，并希望有朝一日能成为一名心理学家，开设自己的诊所。她真心希望能够帮助更多的人。 续

Folusho Olawole 于 2018 年从 UCC 毕业。2022 年，她升入富兰克林与马歇尔大学，获得神经科学文学学士学位。她原本打算读医学预科，但在化学和公共卫生领域完成了一些研究和实习机会。在体验了这一领域后，她开始思考... 续

萨曼莎出生于纽约布鲁克林，2022 年 6 月从 Uncommon Leadership Charter 毕业。萨曼莎被位于皇后区牙买加的纽约市立大学约克学院录取，并承诺将在那里完成第一年的护理专业学习。萨曼莎对婴儿的热爱促使她学习护理专业，希望成为一名新生儿护理员。 续

凯瑟琳-桑塔纳即将完成她在蒙茅斯大学的第一年学业。她通过教育机会基金（EOF）项目参加为期五周的暑期项目，这一切仿佛就在昨天。参加暑期项目为她顺利过渡到蒙莫斯大学创造了条件。 续

艾波-柯克兰（April Kirkland）是来自 2022 级的前 UPC 猛龙队员。她现在就读于穆伦堡学院（Muhlenberg College），是一名大二学生。作为第一代大学生，艾普尔的坚韧、动力和积极心态帮助她在大学第一年取得了优异成绩。进入穆伦堡大学后，艾普尔... 续

凯拉-米勒（Kayla Miller）于 2021 年从加州大学洛杉矶分校毕业，目前就读于宾夕法尼亚州斯沃斯莫尔市的斯沃斯莫尔学院。作为一名主修环境研究、辅修英语文学的学生，凯拉不仅保持了3.52的平均绩点，还参与了大量的环境正义活动。 续

进入、通过和超越 许多 Uncommon 校友不仅应对了进入和通过大学的挑战，而且还获得了学士学位以外的高级学位。对于三位在本科毕业后直接攻读高级学位的 Uncommon 校友来说，这不仅是他们自己的成就...... 续

进入、通过和超越 许多 Uncommon 校友不仅应对了进入和通过大学的挑战，而且还获得了学士学位以外的高级学位。对于三位在本科毕业后直接攻读高级学位的 Uncommon 校友来说，这不仅是他们自己的成就...... 续