Julisa Deleon graduated from Bard Microcollege Holyoke in 2021. Today, she is the College Program Coordinator for the Microcollege, helping other women succeed in college and continue on to bachelor's degree programs and rewarding careers. Shortly after graduating, Julisa spoke at The Care Center's virtual fundraising party on June 6, 2021. Below are the video and full transcript of her … [Read more...] about Julisa Deleon speaks about second chances, Plato, and studying while her ceiling caved in.
Student Writing
Destiny on Balancing Motherhood and Education
Below is the transcript of Destiny's speech at The Care Center's 2024 Annual Fundraising Party: Good evening. My name is Destiny Bermudez. I am a 25-year-old mother, born and raised in the Bronx. I have a five-year-old daughter named Janylie. Often, I am torn between getting a better education for a better future or working to meet better living conditions. But I am not willing to accept a … [Read more...] about Destiny on Balancing Motherhood and Education
Shy’heema is Changing the Future
Below is the transcript of Shy'heema's speech at The Care Center's 2024 Annual Fundraising Party: Hello, good evening. My name is Shy’heema Reid. I am 22 years young and I'm a Taurus. I left school when I was 16 because of an incident in my life that made me lose myself. I am honored to be a mother to a beautiful baby girl, Jordyn. She saved my life. Looking into her eyes when she was born, … [Read more...] about Shy’heema is Changing the Future
Ziona on Finding Individuality as One of Seven Siblings
Joanita and Ziona Young, are a mother and daughter who attended Bard Microcollege Holyoke at the same time. They spoke at our 2023 Fundraising Party about studying together and finding themselves. Read Joanita's speech here I’m Ziona Young. I grew up in a large family -- one of seven siblings. We all had similar and unique names. Five of them starting with the same letter- Ziona, … [Read more...] about Ziona on Finding Individuality as One of Seven Siblings
