5
Reach New Heights
Aniyah Jefferson
Academy at Palumbo, Class of 2020
West Chester University, Class of 2025, 
   B.S., Public Health 
“I chose to go to college because I wanted to experience  
things outside of what I was already familiar with.  
The people I met along the way opened my eyes to how  
differently everyone grows up and experiences life. It helped  
me become more understanding, open-minded, and willing  
to listen to others instead of judging a book by its cover.”
“I wanted to  
experience things 
outside of what  
I was already  
familiar with.”
Emily Nunes De Sousa
Northeast High School, Class of 2023
Albright College, Class of 2027, B.S., Criminology
“Do the things that scare you and put yourself out there!  
You never know what opportunities can come from it if you  
apply yourself and give yourself a chance. College can be  
very intimidating but stepping outside of your comfort zone  
is how you grow and discover new things about yourself.  
College has taught me how to be independent.”
“College has taught 
me how to be  
independent.”
Le’Andre Brooks
TECH Freire High School, Class of 2022
Muhlenberg College, Class of 2026, B.A., Philosophy
“College has helped me to grow, and to find my motivation —  
college ignited something inside me. I found the sheer tenacity  
needed to push me through to graduation, and beyond that,  
to achieve all my goals. My advice is to explore opportunities  
that you may not have considered before. College is about  
way more than classes — it’s about exploring, adapting, and  
making memories.”
“College is about 
way more than 
classes — it’s 
about exploring.”

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