by Green Halo Scholars | Oct 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Meet Anita Doddi, our amazing Green Halo Scholars mentor who has been supporting local students since 2021 and officially mentoring with the program since 2023. She first connected with Green Halo Scholars through Downers Grove South counselors and fellow mentors, and...
by Green Halo Scholars | Sep 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Summer looks different for every college student. For some, it’s a break from classes. For others, it’s a chance to try something new, explore a career, or get a first glimpse of what life after college might look like. This summer, five of our college scholars took...
by Green Halo Scholars | May 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
“I am a chill person who gets really excited on the things he likes… and at the end of the day I’m just your average weeb.” That mix of self-awareness, humor, and authenticity has shaped Jonathan Ford’s college experience in the best way. Now a senior at Northern...
by Green Halo Scholars | Mar 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Meet Jason Trejo, a freshman accounting major at Illinois State University who’s diving into college life headfirst. Hailing from Downers Grove, Illinois, Jason came to campus ready to explore, get involved, and start building the foundation for a future career that...
by Green Halo Scholars | Dec 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
For University of Illinois junior Suchy Li, college has been a process of exploring interests, discovering hidden strengths, and learning how to pivot when something no longer feels right. As a first-generation college student from the Chicago area, he has been...
