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Real people’s stories of life beyond school

Colin Bussiere-Nichols

Colin grew up in Portland, Maine and graduated from Portland High School in 2004.  He went on to Guilford College and after taking time off last year is finishing his last two classes this fall.  Colin is a skilled carpenter and has worked summers and most breaks.  He faced significant challenges in high school as well as college.  He expects to earn a living in PA with his carpentry skills and eventually plans to become an organic farmer.

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Living on his AmeriCorps stipend

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Plans for the future

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Exploring graduate programs that fit well with his learning style

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Now wanting to become a math teacher

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Students struggle at South Philly

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A tough situation at South Philly High School

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Update: Getting a job in Philadelphia

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His current AmeriCorps job working in a high school

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Excessive drinking and drugs and classmates not making it

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Benefits of being fully responsible for his own college costs

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Advice on choosing a college

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Moving to Philadelphia for the community

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Trip to New Zealand to learn more about organic farming

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Dealing with dyslexia

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Student loans and having a trade that will pay them back

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