Relationships Matter (Long) - Page 4

alicedee · ‎07-25-2010

Talk about making a difference in someone's life! Well done, Lola!

Nuttmeg · ‎03-09-2010

@lolakimono wrote:
@Desert Lily wrote:
@lolakimono Did he take the PSAT? Could he be a National Merit Scholar? If so, a multitude of universities might offer him a free ride. Has he taken the ACT, SAT, or subject SAT's? Could they help him with scholarship offers? Have his AP tests helped to give him recognition with awards so universities might notice for scholarships? The tests usually cost money (not the PSAT?), and I hope that he had funding for any that he wanted to take. What about local scholarships? Here, some of the businesses and unions offer scholarships, and some are quite significant. Are there any STEM scholarships available? I hope he's motivated to find a way to his dreams and wish him the best.
@Desert Lily
He has taken the SAT (1200) but I don't think he's taken subject tests. He is from an economically disadvantaged household, so he qualifies for reduced meals and I believe that most (if not all) of his testing has been free.

I have been searching for him, and I just missed seeing one that had the deadline of 1/17.

His fairy godmother told him that she could probably get him free or close to free tuition at the community college, but I would like to see him get on campus and live there. I am afraid that if he lives at home he will still work a ton to help his family, even if the schooling is free. There is a university within driving distance that offers a 3-2 program, so in 5 years he could have his masters. That is what I would like for him, because in his field it's better to have a master's and he could get it done right away without worrying about how to finance a second degree.

@lolakimono

He needs to live on campus and have the support of a kind local family.

He has too many family issues to live at home and go to community college.

I hope his new mentor can explain this to him and his family.

He has to make a transition from his home life to his academic life, and then work.

Many of these skills are not taught in families trying to keep a place to live. His college family can help him.

Lindsays Grandma · ‎03-10-2010

@lolakimono ...You saw a special young man and took him under your wing, how lucky for him, how lucky for both of you to be in one another's lives. I am honored to keep him in my thoughts while sending positive vibes his way. God Bless both of you.

The moving finger writes; And having writ, Moves on: nor all your Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line Nor all your Tears Wash out a Word of it. Omar Khayam

Sage04 · ‎07-10-2011

@lolakimono, the only post I´ve read so far is yours. You made me cry. From reading all your posts, I knew that you were a special person.

Now I´ll go downstairs, get a drink of water and go back upstairs and read the other posts.

riley1 · ‎03-10-2010

@lolakimono - Thank you for caring and not giving up on this student. May your door always be open to others who seek help.

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

@lolakimono Oh my, your post brought tears to my eyes. What a superb person you are. You have made a huge difference in this young man's life. Yes, there were other people along the way, but YOU started the ball rolling. I am so glad he reached out to you, and if I could I would send you money to help with expenses of the trip.

Thank you for helping this young man.....rarely if ever do I have the opportunity to help someone like you have done.

golding76 · ‎05-19-2012

lolakimono,

May a thousand blessings come to you and your loved ones for your astute understanding of this young man and your willingness to put in the time and energy to help place him on a more promising life trajectory.

If only every student in need had someone like you protecting and guiding him or her.

I'm hoping for a wonderful outcome to this post.

Greeneyedlady21 · ‎01-06-2015

@lolakimono This is just awesome, I don't know how else to say it. You are so dedicated and you're truly making a difference. Prayers up for this student.

You deserve National Teacher Of The Year

"Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

happycat · ‎09-18-2010

God Bless you for helping this young man. I'm praying everything works out and he does get a full ride. He sounds like an intelligent and very hardworking young man.

I have heard people say that we all come into the world the same- with nothing and go out the same- with nothing.

The older I get the more I realize that really isn't true. Some are born into a world others can only imagine.

cindyNC · ‎08-01-2019

@lolakimono Thank you so much for sharing this story and please update on the outcome. You are an incredible teacher for going the extra mile for this young man.