Meet Our Students
CollegeConnect supports families to help give first generation college students the opportunity for a better future through higher education.
Working with CollegeConnect
A Red Hook High School graduate currently attending Springfield College
A Rhinebeck High School and Bard College graduate
A parent of 3 students in the CollegeConnect program, two sons currently attending college and a daughter who is a junior at Rhinebeck High School.
First Year College Experiences
A student at Union College shares his experience as a freshman
A students shares his first year college experience at Springfield College
Our Recent High School Graduates on Arriving at College!
“College connect helped me think more seriously about college then I was before, and I am grateful for that. It feels refreshing to be on campus and I am excited to start a new chapter of my life.”
— A Red Hook High School Graduate at HVCC
“CollegeConnect helped me get the opportunity to attend this college without having to worry about tuition. HEOP has greatly benefited me in many ways. I feel a sense of relief and excitement.”
— A Rhinebeck High School Graduate at Skidmore College
If you would like to make a donation to support first generation college students in Red Hook and Rhinebeck you can do so here
Thank you to the volunteers and organizations who donate their time and resources to CollegeConnect. Our impact would not be possible without their generous support. Please reach out to us if you are interested in volunteering, email us at collegeconnect@cultureconnectrbk.org.
Members of the CollegeConnect committee: Jessica Applestone, Isabelle Burkhart, Susanne Callahan, Rachel Coates, Allie Fair Keel, Lillian Lin, Elliott Malkin, Yesenia Ruiz and Jennifer Zanger.
Miembros del comité de CollegeConnect: Jessica Applestone, Isabelle Burkhart, Susanne Callahan, Rachel Coates, Allie Fair Keel, Lillian Lin, Elliott Malkin, Yesenia Ruiz y Jennifer Zanger.