Many of our college students participated in educational abroad programs during their breaks. Monse, a junior at Cal Poly Humboldt, spent a week in the Philippines teaching high school students how to use video editing tools to record and share their personal narratives. In the photo, Monse (in black, near center) poses with the students she worked with…

Ernesto, Lehigh ’24, shared travel tips for getting to Bethlehem, PA with 12th grade Sheila who will be flying by herself. to visit the school. Alexa, Smith College ’25, scheduled a Zoom with 12th grade Karen to provide candid answers to her concerns about attending an all women’s college. Daniela, Wesleyan ’28, encouraged 12th grade Bryan to explore the school in person and offered to host him….

DTS college juniors Noemi and Jasmine spent their fall semester in Madrid, Spain. Grateful for being part of a program that supports their education and personal growth, they were eager to share some of their experiences with you, the people who make DTS possible.

Please read our 2024 recap to learn about some of our major accomplishments over the last calendar year. These successes were only possible because the community’s steadfast support; everyone’s investment in the organization has made a powerful difference in the lives of DTS students and their families. Thank you all!

All of our college freshmen are now on their respective campuses – from down the street at UCLA all the way over to Vassar College, in Poughkeepsie, NY. As they settle into their own environments, they are figuring out the balance between academic and social demands as well as learning how to live independent of their families.

I have been a student in DTS for the past seven years but working behind the scenes this summer was a completely new experience. As an Elementary Education major at Cal Poly Humboldt, all of my classes and work experiences have always been with younger children. So this summer was an opportunity to see if after I graduate I want to teach a higher grade level.