What The CAC Has Done For Me: What the CAC Has Allowed Me to Be
May 7, 2024
For a moment I would like to tell you a story about a girl’s journey from self-doubt to unshakeable confidence and how it is a testament to the transformative power of det
College Advising Corps, Front page
Started from the bottom, now I'm here!
Apr 12, 2024
What if I told you that I was born into an abusive family? You probably would have never guessed that about me.
College Advising Corps, Front page
Upward Bound Orientation Brings CAP Collaboration Opportunity
Apr 10, 2024
Each Spring, newly accepted Upward Bound scholars and their families join current UB students at the annual Upward Bound Orientation.
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Life as an Adviser: Zack Writes about Empowering Students Outside the Classroom
Feb 7, 2020
Truth be told- I lucked into this position. Once I completed my undergraduate degree at Appalachian State, I was at a loss.
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Life as an Adviser: Yesenia Martinez-Salazar Writes About Settling in to a New Environment
Jan 31, 2020
I was raised in Raleigh, NC. I mentioned Raleigh because I believe where I was raised has played a role in my experience in working in rural Appalachia.
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Life as an Adviser: Miles Poteat's First Generation Connection
Jan 23, 2020
These past few months working as a member of the Appalachian College Advising Corps have been almost… nostalgic for me, though in a very unique way.
College Advising Corps
Life as an Adviser: Cierra Smith talks about working in Rural Appalachia
Jan 15, 2020
Oxford Dictionary defines rural as “In, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.” The Census Bureau defines rural as "any population,
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Upward Bound Alumni Spotlight: Gilberto Ramirez
Oct 26, 2017
Math has always been a piece of cake for Gilberto Ramirez, a freshman at Appalachian State University studying actuarial science.
Upward Bound
Upward Bound Alumni Spotlight: Abigail Luna
Oct 12, 2017
As she grew up, college was always a topic of conversation in Abigail Luna's house.
Upward Bound