by Green Halo Scholars | Oct 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
When Smilte moved from Lithuania to the U.S. at 16, she was stepping into a new world. Her family settled in the Chicago suburbs, where she began her education and started to imagine what her future might look like. Today, she’s a junior at the University of Miami...
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 | 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 | Mar 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
April has been a mentor for Green Halo Scholars for nearly three years, and her dedication and passion have made a significant impact on the lives of our scholars. When asked what inspired her to become a mentor, April shared that her own experience navigating the...
