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How do you deal with the stress of college? Whether you’re a freshman or heading back to campus, set yourself up for a balanced, stress-lite semester with these back-to-college mental health tips from Point Scholars. Be Realistic About Your Capacity “Set a realistic schedule! Attainable goals are so much better on your body and mental […]
Ten years ago, as part of an exercise at Point’s National Leadership Conference, Adaobi Kanu wrote her main career goal on a giant piece of butcher paper: “Create a cookbookthat shows people how to eat healthily and keep it affordable.” Adaobi went on to complete her MBA at Columbia Business School and has dedicated her […]
Jose Gamboa was born and raised in Catia La Mar, a small coastal town in Venezuela. He was active in politics in Venezuela, supporting the leader of the National Assembly, Juan Guaidó. However, his involvement in politics and in LGBTQ activism placed him in danger, and he eventually sought asylum in the United States. “The […]
by Point Community College Alum Alexzander Baesten Nonbinary individuals are often subject to criticism and ridicule as a result of their complex identities, sometimes even from members of the LGBTQ+ community. This comes on top of the struggles that non-binary people already experience as transgender individuals, with many suffering from gender dysphoria, discrimination, and harassment. […]
Point Alum Ashley Burnside was born with cerebral palsy, the most common childhood motor disability, and spent much of her childhood learning how to adapt. As a teenager, her experiences as both a young girl living with cerebral palsy and a lesbian prompted Ashley to meet with school boards and the Michigan House of Representatives […]
by Point Community College Alum Alexzander Baesten A significant portion of the skepticism around nonbinary identities stems from the fact that gender identity is being explored now more than ever. Our society is moving away from strict gender roles and allowing for more variance in gender expression, which encourages people to question and experiment with […]
Largest number of students selected in Point Foundation History for scholarships and support. This June, Point Foundation is breaking its own record for the most students they will support in the forthcoming academic year. Overall, Point plans to award more than 552 scholarships and grants in the 2022-23 academic year ahead. Of this cohort, there […]
In 2022, Point Foundation celebrates 61 graduating Point Community College and Flagship Scholars around the nation. Scholars aren’t stopping at graduation. Around 80% of Point Community College Scholars transfer on to four-year institutions, and other students move on to graduate and postgraduate education. Other graduates are pursuing careers and dreams outside of academia as lawyers, […]
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-Asian hate has been on the rise. Point Scholar, Peyton Liu (she / her), said that her role, especially in recent years, continues to be to fight against social and familial pressures. Earlier this year, Payton found out that her classmates were posting on social media calling COVID […]
This year, hundreds of homophobic, transphobic, and anti-LGBTQ bills have been proposed and adopted as law in states around the country, making student LGBTQ advocacy more important than ever. If you’re ready to start advocating for LGBTQ equity on campus, Point scholars and student advocates Kilin Tang, Yingyi Wang, Alán Cruz, Andreas Copes shared five […]