by Noel Schiber | Jan 19, 2023 | Alumni, Collegian, New York, Stories
Having a heart full of gratitude has propelled Latoya through many opportunities, internships, and experiences. And she’s only just getting started! “I didn’t have to worry about my mom stressing or about my environment as I did in the projects. Boys Hope Girls...
by Kristin Ostby | Dec 17, 2020 | Alumni, Collegian, New York, Stories
Josiah Casildo grew up in what he describes as one of the roughest neighborhoods in the South Bronx with his three older siblings, his father who immigrated to the US from Guatemala and his mother from Honduras. He did his best in school and often translated between...
by Kristin Ostby | Jul 28, 2020 | Alumni, Collegian, New York, Stories
“What gives me hope for the future is this generation, with young folks who not only show up and show out for causes that they believe in but also actively educate others who are not so informed. I definitely know that we will all change the world. We’re...
