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According to modern historical records, 7,269 recorded individuals have summited Mount Everest, from Edmund Hillary’s history-making climb in 1953 through the end of 2024. Not only is Ang Dawa Sherpa one of those people, but he’s stood at the top 10 times. Ang, who is originally from Nepal and now…
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Clara Carroll grew up in South Starksboro and now lives just three miles down the road in Lincoln. Hidden within that short distance is a stretch of time spent out west, when she studied political science at Colorado College. To get out of the “college bubble” and connect more deeply with her…
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“Going back to school for counseling was a big decision for us,” says Emily Aiken of Fairfax. “My husband owns a landscaping and excavation company, where he’s been successful without a college degree. And while he can buy a piece of equipment and make money on it immediately, it’s a lot less…
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Lydia Littwin, an art educator from Burlington, uses creativity to support mental health. With Vermont's Mental Health Forgivable Loan, she’ll soon help meet the state’s mental health needs.
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As a junior at South Burlington High School, Hannah Jenkins, who uses she/they pronouns, signed up for the healthcare program at Burlington Tech Center, thinking she might go into nursing. When her advisor told her she wouldn’t be able to take chorus since the bus wouldn’t get her back to campus in…
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Shavonna Bent of Braintree knew from childhood visits to Woods Hole Science Aquarium in Falmouth, MA that she wanted to find a way to get on board its research ship.
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Brionna Bentley of Bennington is one of many Vermont students now weighing the pros, cons, and costs of various colleges. The decision can be complicated, and VSAC offers advice to help students consider their options.
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Thurston Swarthout moved from Texas to Vermont at 15 looking for support and stability. A quiet community, an impactful teacher, and a VSAC opportunity helped him find it.
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Sarah Kourkoulis wanted to work at a school but lacked a college degree. With support from VSAC and the Vermont Teacher Forgivable Loan Program, she’s well on her way.
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VSAC’s annual College and Career Pathways event helps students and families take next steps after high school—from identifying career interests to writing a college essay to navigating financial aid. Among others, a new workshop on apprenticeships explains how students can “test-drive” a potential career and gain valuable experience.
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