VIDEOS

“How to Make It to College”

Six students who are the first in their family to go to college tell their stories. Meet Eric Polk, the first student in his Nashville high school to go to Wake Forest University . . . Gabe Carmona, who grew up picking crops in Texas . . . and other inspiring young adults.

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“Who We Are”

Students who are the first in their family to attend college talk about the challenges they face—part of a national campaign to raise financial aid for lower income students.

“Hear Us Out”

High school students in Seattle, WA share their experiences and advice in student-led focus groups.

“Why Do I Want to Go?”

Class of 2012 students at Capital City Public Charter School in Washington, D.C. explain why they want to go to college. The video won first prize in the Double the Numbers-DC Youth Media Competition.

“Americans at Heart: the DREAM Act”

The KDOL-TV Video Production class brings you Americans at Heart, a film about the Dream Act, a piece of legislation that impacts thousands of youth here in California and across the country. (Produced Sept. ’12; Gov. Brown signed into law Oct ‘11)

“Immigrant Students’ Quest for Higher Education”

Seniors at Bronx International High School, a public school for newcomers to the U.S., document the obstacles they face as immigrants with going to college.