A Note from Ms. Stagis, Nathan's Teacher

Nathan is a quick learner and a solid student, but just like many of our youth in the district, he will be a first generation college student and thus has very little idea of what a college course load entails. The experience of being on a campus surrounded by strangers, taking classes, and having to become familiar with an unfamiliar situation will be enormously beneficial to him-- more so than a student who is not a first generation college attendee. I also think Nathan will enjoy the experience of getting to know a heterogeneous group of people. East Hartford, though racially diverse, is a homogeneous population in all other respects. I'd like to see Nathan meet new people, hear fresh ideas, and see that there is a better life waiting for those willing to work for it.