TheBerkshireEdge.com, December 8th 2023. The Literacy Network held a workshop on November 18th at Lee High School aimed at helping immigrant members of the Berkshire County community prepare for and apply to college, especially targeting first-generation students. Programs included bilingual guidance on filling out financial aid forms, managing time, writing application essays, and more. LitNet staffer Deisy Escobar shared her personal experiences as a first-generation college student to inspire workshop participants, emphasizing the “wonderful” opportunities college can provide. The goal was to help break down barriers Immigrant students face in accessing higher education.
Photo Credit: Berkshire Edge photographer Shaw Israel Izikson.
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