Navigating Detours: Embracing Resilience During a Gap Year

Kimberly Paredes

December 12, 2023

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Navigating Detours: Embracing Resilience During a Gap Year

Embarking on a personal journey of self-discovery and resilience, Fall 2023 Fellow Kimberly Paredes shares her experience navigating a gap year. From the initial disappointment of LSAT results to unexpected opportunities at our partner, Fiver Children’s Foundation, her blog explores the transformative power of turning setbacks into moments of growth.

Diamond Black

August 4, 2021

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Are the Kids Alright? Working to End NYC's Opportunity Gap

Diamond Black

August 4, 2021

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Are the Kids Alright? Working to End NYC's Opportunity Gap

Diamond reflects on ways Fiver Children’s Foundation is closing New York City’s opportunity gap.

Ahira Castillo

February 19, 2021

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The Power of “I've Been There”

Ahira Castillo

February 19, 2021

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Ahira reflects on the importance of having someone go before you to share their wisdom and experiences, and how this influenced her work with Fiver.

Paola Muñoz Rojas

January 8, 2020

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Her, Mine, and Their Dream: Reaching for, and Beyond, the Ivory Tower

Paola Muñoz Rojas

January 8, 2020

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Her, Mine, and Their Dream: Reaching for, and Beyond, the Ivory Tower

Paola shares her experiences to be the first generation to graduate from college and how she used those experiences to work with Fiver Children’s Foundation as a College Access Fellow.