by Green Halo Scholars | Jun 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
This is part two of Meida’s story, following up on our first post from October where we introduced her transition from Downers Grove to Boston University. When Meida began her college career, she was already admitted to Boston University, but she chose to get a head...
by Green Halo Scholars | May 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Meet Annmaria, a sophomore at Elmhurst University in Illinois, where she’s pursuing a major in nursing and a minor in psychology. As a first-generation college student, Annmaria is driven by a strong desire to be a support system for her community, particularly in...
by Green Halo Scholars | Apr 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
At Green Halo Scholars, mentorship is at the heart of everything we do, bridging the gap between dreams and reality for first-generation and low-income students. This month, we’re excited to shine a spotlight on Jen, an incredible mentor who has been making a...
by Green Halo Scholars | Feb 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Friends of Green Halo, 2024 was a year of growth, resilience, and opportunity for Green Halo Scholars—and I’m excited to share our impact with you in our Annual Report! Our annual report is a massive undertaking for our small team, but it is such a joy to reflect on...
by Green Halo Scholars | Jan 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
This month, we are excited to feature a guest post written by one of our talented college scholars, Aaric Hager. Aaric shares their unique experiences and adventures as a sophomore at Butler University, currently studying abroad in Uppsala, Sweden. Hello! My...
