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Summer 2019 Newsletter

4 Sep

Read about how the young women and men of the College Class of 2020 spent their summers.

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We’ve all been on our phones and devices more th

We’ve all been on our phones and devices more than ever. It’s been making us tired and cranky. This is in part because blue light from screens negatively impacts our eyes, brains, and hormones.

How have you been dealing with screen fatigue?

Yesterday, we delivered books to all students than

Yesterday, we delivered books to all students thanks to a special donation from @thebooktruck . We are so grateful!
We also delivered academic planners to high school students to help them stay organized. And we delivered journals! Self expression is essential - students now have a place to write, draw and be creative. 📚

#backtoschool #bookworms #stayingorganized

Today, I worked on making planners for the high sc

Today, I worked on making planners for the high school students. Students get the option to receive a pre-made planner by DTS. I write in the months and dates for students so that they are ready to start the year!

#backtoschool #planners #readyforschool📚

One of my tasks as an intern is to outline the wee

One of my tasks as an intern is to outline the weekly blast before it gets sent out every Monday. I delete the whole prior week and begin a new week by changing the date. Then, I begin to outline the blast with events coming up the following week. These events consist of summer programming, upcoming birthdays, reminders, shout outs. // My favorite of all are the shout outs. The blast shout outs students that have achieved something. This can be anything along the lines of getting accepted to a summer program, getting their drivers license, receiving straight A’s, etc. // Aside from working on the weekly blast I have also picked up some hobbies and one of those are making earrings. I LOVE earrings and making them is so relaxing to me. I already own so many earrings so, why not make some?!

#summerintern #earrings

Throughout the summer, we will be having our colle

Throughout the summer, we will be having our college students takeover our Determined to Succeed Instagram account. This week Jacqueline Trejo, member of the college class 2020, will be taking over our account.
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Hello, my name is Jackie and I am part of the College 2020 Class.🎓I just graduated from Humboldt State University with a BA in Liberal Studies Elementary Education📚.This summer I am a VISTA intern at Determined to Succeed. My role as an intern is to help facilitate summer programming and work on some behind the scenes tasks, such as the weekly blast. Stay tuned for more!

#internstakingoverkitchentable #classof2020 #humboldt

Yesterday, we had the second book club meeting! We

Yesterday, we had the second book club meeting! We discussed ”With the fire on high” by Elizabeth Acevedo. Melissa, member of the college class 2023 led the discussion and shares that, ”everyone was engaged and everyone was willing to talk about the different ideas that were brought up.” 📖📚

#bookclub #withthefireonhigh #womensupportingwomen

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