b'16How I Found My FitWe asked recent high school graduates to share how they found the colleges that are the best academic, social, and financial fit for them.Yasmeen Mutan Mohamad HubbiWilliam W. Bodine High SchoolI chose the UniversityI considered transportation,Northeast High School, Class of 2024 for International Affairs, Class of 2024 University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2028Temple University, Class of 2028When choosing which college to attend,When choosing my college, I wanted aI considered a variety of things, but mostplace that made me feel at home and thatimportantly, I considered my financial aid, Greek was inclusive. life, and distance. how far I would be from home, and how availableof Pennsylvania because it provides staff would be for one-on-one guidance. Templefirst-generation and low-income students University was the perfect fit for me: I will be closewith mentorship programs, in orderto home, and at Temple I feel I can build strongto ease their transition into college.relationships with instructors. I love that its a busyAdditionally, Penn provided my family and mecampus, and that Im familiar with the area. Also,100% need-based aid, allowing me to attendas someone who is still unsure what path to followwithout any financial burdens. Penn offers a variety in college, whether that be technology, biology,of different programs, like Pre-First Year Program etc., I feel as though Temple has a lot of options for first generation students to take classesfor me to choose from. on campus before the academic year begins, which will allow me to network and connect with My advice is to remember that success is those who share similarities to my background. connections. Networking with students and professors nowabout more than just school; get engaged outside of school and in your community! There are lots will set me up for potential research and/orof opportunities surrounding us but you will internship opportunities.never know unless you get out there and build your family. When looking at colleges, dont forget to research before applying; dont apply only because of the schools reputation or name without consideringthe real financial toll it could have on you and'