The KIPP Forward team gave out 30 travel grants to seniors from KIPP DC College Preparatory and KIPP DC Legacy College Preparatory. Each student had the opportunity to visit Universities / Colleges or programs that they have been accepted to. Check out some of their experiences below!
Student Name: Dyguinni Daniels
Current School: KIPP DC College Preparatory
Schools Visited: Marshall University and Eastern University
What is something valuable you gained or learned on this visit? “Eastern welcomed me with open arms. Marshall has a nice campus.”
Student Name: Jerome Hinkle Jr.
Current School: KIPP DC College Preparatory
Schools Visited: North Carolina A&T and Davidson College
What is something valuable you gained or learned on this visit? “The visit allowed me to get a glimpse of the overall culture of the schools. I were able to envision where and how I would fit in. Online rankings and other information that can be found online are great tools, however it is not the only tool you should use when deciding on a school. Sometimes you have to just be there.”
Student Name: Aniya Ford
Current School: KIPP DC College Preparatory
Schools Visited: New York University and Pace University
What is something valuable you gained or learned on this visit? “I was able to see the differences in the two schools I visited and learn that Pace University is more of my speed.”
Student Name: Shamari Douglas
Current School: KIPP DC College Preparatory
School Visited: Virginia State University
What is something valuable you gained or learned on this visit? “I learned that college will take hard work and dedication to achieve my goals.”
Student Name: Marquis Dennis
Current School: KIPP DC College Preparatory
School Visited: North Carolina Central University
What is something valuable you gained or learned on this visit? “I got knowledge of the founder and what the school dynamic are. It’s a good foundation for me.”
