Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Kalena Lessary's TRiO SSS Success Story



Hi, my name is Kalena Lessary. I have been currently attending Windward Community College since fall 2011. The summer after I graduated high school was when I first learned about the TRIO SSS program. I was able to meet the staff and get familiar with the TRIO SSS program before I even started my first college semester. To a high school senior, college is a scary feeling. The TRIO SSS program helped me make an easy transition from high school to college. The staff members helped me with registering for classes; they also helped me with financial aid. The tutors in TRIO are the best! They are always willing to help me with my homework, and answer any questions I have. TRIO is a place where I can go to hang out until class starts. It’s a place where I can do homework. It’s a place where I can go and buy snacks, food, and drinks for a cheap price. Lunch is always provided, so I never go hungry at school.  TRIO is a second home for me. I like TRIO because it’s like one big family. We all take care of each other and help each other out.  TRIO is a life saver for me. I don’t have an up to date computer or printer at home, so I go to TRIO to do my work and print things out. Last summer I was able to go to summer school for free. That helped me a lot because it was one class I didn’t have to take during the fall 2012 semester. Roy is always keeping me up to date with what is going on. If there is an event happening at school, Roy always lets me know. I thank the TRIO SSS program everyday for helping me succeed in school. This program is a true blessing to have. I hope that TRIO will still be here to help the future college students, like it helped me.

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