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Putting Passion into Practice and Advancing Health Equity with a …

Alison Paxtor became interested in health equity at a young age. “Growing up in a predominantly Latino low-income neighborhood, I … See more

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Free Campus Resources Every College Student Should Know

WEBAt Making Waves, we are committed to educational equity. Making Waves Education Foundation is a Bay Area nonprofit that supports Making Waves Academy – a …

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Navigating College Life: Wellness

WEBEstablishing practices and routines that support balance, bring joy, and facilitate physical and emotional health . The college years are some of the most challenging and …

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Being a First-Generation Professional in Healthcare and Finding …

WEBWhat’s it like going into the field of nursing and becoming a healthcare professional? I sat down with Grace Zhang, a Wave-Maker alumni and graduate of San …

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Seven Tips for First-Gen College Students from a First-Gen College …

WEBMy name is Alison Paxtor and I am a first-generation California State University, East Bay graduate. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health …

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The Glaring Disparities that Elite Colleges Miss: A Discussion with …

WEBIn a recent online talk that reached more than 100 members of the Making Waves community, including college access and success partners and donors, Dr. …

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Pursuing Passions for Health, Equity, and Advocacy as a First

WEBA double major to fulfill a passion for health and equity. Fascinated by how the sciences can help solve systemic issues and by the connections between different areas of study, …

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Making Waves in Healthcare: Adjusting Patient Care in Real-Time

WEBPart of the ‘7th Wave’ of students in the then Making Waves Education Program, Carol T. become interested in the combination of the sciences and human …

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Student Success in Challenging Times: Leveraging Partnerships, …

WEBStockton Scholars’ college success team shares challenges and opportunities in supporting and mentoring students in college and career success.

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Choosing the Right Fit for College: Top 3 Factors to Consider

WEBConsider the cost of attendance, including the tuition, room and board (housing and food), and fees for items, such as health insurance. Consider other costs, …

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Three Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in College

WEBTips from a college graduate on how to overcome imposter syndrome. 1. P ut yourself out there to build confidence. Look for programs or clubs on campus where …

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Leveraging the Power of Coalition to Support College Success

WEBThe Northern California College Promise Coalition (NCCPC) did not have a global pandemic in mind when they came together in 2019, but joining forces has put the …

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Three Strategies for Adjusting to a New Way of Studying and …

WEBOne of the most significant changes students experience in college is new expectations around studying and learning. Here are three specific ways to consider …

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Making Waves in Healthcare: Eliminating Unjust Barriers

WEB“In high school, a 5.5-mile bridge separated my life between two different worlds,” says Yessenia. “During the day, I attended a private high school in Marin …

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Wave-Maker Spotlight: Ajani Jackson, Adult, Child and Adolescent

WEBIn 1990, Ajani Jackson started as a sixth grader in the 1st Wave of the Making Waves Education Program in Richmond. Today, Ajani is an Adult, Child and …

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Leadership Conversations on the Pandemic's Impact on College …

WEBRecapping leadership conversations on topics ranging from basic needs to financial fit to career development and more. As executive director of Making Waves …

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The Challenges of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis for Low …

WEBAs the executive director of CAP, a college success program that helps low-income students navigate the challenges of college and get on a promising career path, …

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Making Waves Education Foundation

WEBMaking Waves Education Foundation - College. Graduation. Career. College. Graduation. Career. We are a Bay Area nonprofit committed to equity. Our …

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