Resilient as a Basrah Date Palm | Sana Al Taima
Sana Al Taima is a sophomore at the University of Houston and a OneGoal class of 2020 alum. She previously spoke to OneGoal about her experience with our Beyond12 partnership and now shares how her OneGoal cohort helped her find community in a new country.
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Portrait of Persistence: Spotlight on Esvin Ruiz
The pathway from a high school diploma to a postsecondary degree is not always a straight line. For OneGoal alum in Massachusetts, Esvin Ruiz, the journey has been full persistence through unexpected detours, including several frightening health challenges and a unique program offering financial aid help.
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Why Community College Was the Right First Step for Me | Elizabeth Aldana
For some students, a two-year pathway is exactly the right opportunity based on financial, academic, and personal match. Elizabeth Aldana is a OneGoal – Houston 2017 alumna and a graduate from OneGoal – Houston secondary partner district, Spring Branch ISD.
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