Michelle presented as a very shy girl who had intelligence way beyond her years. She spoke so softly that at her initial A Bridge For Kids interview, her interviewer could barely hear her. But once the conversation got into full gear, her maturity, ambition, self-direction, and drive became totally apparent. In the midst of the conversation, her barriers broke down, and she shared the fact that her dad was not in her life; and despite the fact that he walked out, she still loved him and was greatly hurt by his absence. While a loving mom … [Read more...]
Alumni Spotlight: Kimberly Uhls UC Irvine
This program is so much more than preparing you for college, it can provide you with a lifetime friend which I find so valuable. Kimberly Uhls, Escondido Charter High School, UC Irvine Q: Can you tell us about your childhood and family life growing up? My family is kind of complicated. I grew up with two of my brothers and one of my sisters. I do have more siblings than that but it’s a very disjointed family. My parents are both very loving but they had to work a lot when I was younger so they were never really involved with my school … [Read more...]
Annual East Coast College Tour Has Students’ Sights on Success
School may still be out for many of our students, but summertime at A Bridge for Kids means college tour season is in session! We are excited to announce that a group of six students recently returned from a whirlwind five-day East Coast College Tour that gave them time to explore a variety of prestigious institutions including Princeton, NYU, UPenn, Harvard, Yale, Brown and MIT. Read on to see photos from the trip and to hear about the experience from the students themselves! As always, thank you to our generous supporters for allowing us to … [Read more...]
Alumni Spotlight: Ronald Moreno The Preuss School ’18
How did you first hear about ABFK and what inspired you to apply?The first time I heard about A Bridge for Kids was my freshman year of high school. I got a recommendation from my scholarship counselor who actually worked with ABFK. I went through the interview process and then Michael Nance ended up sponsoring me. Can you tell us a little about your background growing up?Growing up for me was a series of surprises. Life can throw a lot of curveballs your way and I had to catch all of them. I was the mother and the father of the house. I … [Read more...]
Alumni Spotlight: A Conversation with Sal Terrones Part II
"There are days when I don’t want to get up and go to work or I don’t want to continue following my dreams but attending [DreamMakers] reminds me that there’s a generation of kids that will need my help in getting to the same places that A Bridge for Kids helped me get to.” Last month, A Bridge for Kids alumnus Salvador Terrones talked to us about his journey from high school at The Preuss School to undergrad at San Diego State University to his career as a Real Estate Agent and Mortgage Loan Officer in National City. This month Terrones … [Read more...]
Congratulations to the Class of 2019!
With the end of the school year approaching, we celebrate a period of significant transitions, from middle to high school, from high school to college and from college to career. It’s truly a season of endings and exciting new beginnings for our students, their families and mentors. As our 2019 graduating students toss their caps in the air, they usher in a new class of high school students that are eager to follow in the footsteps of their older peers. With a brand new class of ambitious and dedicated young minds, we need your help now more … [Read more...]
The Preuss School Senior Wins First Prize in 7th Annual Essay Contest
Drumroll please! After careful review and consideration, it is with great excitement that we announce the winners of the 7th Annual A Bridge for Kids Essay Contest! High school students from across San Diego County submitted a record-breaking 341 essays, nearly twice as many submissions as 2018. This year, students were asked to address the greatest adversity they have overcome and how it helped make them into the person they are today. A panel of volunteers reviewed the essays using a diverse set of criteria including the writer’s creativity, … [Read more...]
Alumni Spotlight- Thao Phan, Wesleyan University
Thao Phan was just 7 years old in 2006 when her family immigrated to the United States from Vietnam. For Thao, one of the most difficult challenges in immigrating to a new country was adapting to a new education system that was so different from what she was used to. She credits A Bridge for Kids for helping with the transition, which ultimately allowed her to pursue her passions as a first-generation college student at Wesleyan University. Thao first learned about A Bridge for Kids through her college counselor at The Preuss School who … [Read more...]
Southern California College Tour 2019
For many students, Spring Break means time off spent with family, friends and most importantly, no school! But for our high schoolers, Spring Break ushers in the official start of college tour season. This week, eight ABFK students embarked on a week-long Southern California College that included visits to a variety of colleges and universities including UCLA, USC, Pepperdine, UCSB and UC Irvine. A special thank you to our sponsors and mentors for helping make this trip possible. Your generosity has provided our … [Read more...]
ABFK Alumnus Highlights Importance of Education and Mentorship
A Bridge for Kids alum Eric Tran discusses the importance of mentorship among low-income, first-generation students. As a freshman at Princeton University, Eric plans to study international education policy and his ultimate goal is to help increase access to education in underdeveloped countries. Q: How did you first hear about A Bridge for Kids and what inspired you to apply? A: I heard about A Bridge for Kids in 9th grade through our college counselor. She helped a lot of us [students] find programs and organizations that would benefit … [Read more...]
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