A moment when I personally connected with Ceiba’s mission was when I received my first honor roll award my freshman year. As a minority and young women of color, I never thought I could achieve this, but when I did I felt accomplished and inspired. It was the first time I felt I had the potential to go to college.
Having previously been in a school where there was a lot of negativity, I was discouraged to even go to school, but when I started my educational career at Ceiba, I felt I belonged, even from day one. I could not have ever received and honor roll award in my life had I not been at Ceiba. The day I received the award, it changed my life because I realized I could accomplish anything. It motivated me to achieve more, but most importantly,
Having previously been in a school where there was a lot of negativity, I was discouraged to even go to school, but when I started my educational career at Ceiba, I felt I belonged, even from day one. I could not have ever received and honor roll award in my life had I not been at Ceiba. The day I received the award, it changed my life because I realized I could accomplish anything. It motivated me to achieve more, but most importantly,