Student Advisor Testimonials
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Why Become a SEEDS Student Advisor?
“I wanted to come back to SEEDS as a Student Advisor as a form of ‘thank you’ and to help people like me get to where they need to be. I want to be a reason for change in an individual’s life. Plus, I saw this as a learning experience and a chance to work on my professionalism and character.” – Nyshayla Barnes, SEEDS ’17, American University ’21
“My Student Advisors saw potential in me. Despite me being rebellious and homesick, they stood by me and fought for me. I hope to do the same.” – Silvana Gomez, SEEDS ’13, Berkshire School ’17, Harvard University ’21
“I wanted to give back to the community that believed in me and my abilities. I also wanted to interact with new SEEDS students and share my insight on my process and high school education. It has been the most challenging, yet, rewarding experience of my life.” – Vanessa Velez, SEEDS ’12, Dwight-Englewood School ’16, Ramapo College of New Jersey ’20
“I wanted to be a role model for students who have a lot to accomplish in life.” – Tyler White, SEEDS ’14, Portsmouth Abbey School ’18, American University ’22
“Ever since my first summer with SEEDS, I knew I’d want to be a part of future scholars’ experiences and have an impact on their outlooks, like my SAs did for me.” – Giselle Garcia, SEEDS ’14, Gill St. Bernard’s School ’18, Boston University ’22
“I came to give back to the program that taught me to believe in my academic success.” – Jabril Smith, SEEDS ’10, Western Reserve Academy ’14, Howard University ’19
“My goal as a Student Advisor is to get as many kids as possible to believe in the vision that the SEEDS staff sees for each and every one of them.” – Najee Quashie, SEEDS ’17, College of the Holy Cross ’21
“I came back as a Student Advisor because I was ready to give back to an organization that instilled all the unique values that I needed to become who I am now.” – Grace Lopez, SEEDS ’13, Friends Seminary ’17, Wesleyan University ’21
“I wanted to share my SEEDS experience and have an influence on the next generation of scholars.” – Bryan Coronel, SEEDS ’15, Gill St. Bernard’s School ’19, Washington University in St. Louis ’23
“I came back as a Student Advisor because I wanted to give back to the organization that gave me so much.” – Zishan Sajid, SEEDS ’13, Wardlaw-Hartridge School ’17, Emory University ’21
“I wanted to come back to repay what SEEDS has done for me. I also wanted to reaffirm my patience and love for working with kids, which will contribute to my career as a pediatrician or OBGYN, and my passion for oppressed and marginalized communities by fighting at a grassroots level.” – Margarita Fuentes-Alvarado, SEEDS ’13, Buxton School ’17, Wesleyan University ’21