Navigating the postsecondary education landscape can feel overwhelming. It’s normal to ask questions like: what should I study, what kind of program should I enroll in, what type of credential should I earn and how do I know it’s going to get me the job I want? The answers to these questions will…
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Blog Archive: Searching for a College
High school students who are pondering their next steps for college, training, or career—and the family and guardians who support them—are invited to attend VSAC’s free College & Career Pathways event, Saturday, March 14, at the University of Vermont.
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Lee, a senior at Lake Region Union High School, is charting his path to a career in psychiatric nursing. With resilience and support from his family, Lee is determined to show that transgender students can succeed in challenging STEM careers.
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After facing difficult living circumstances, health challenges, and single parenthood, Samantha found the courage to begin again. She earned academic honors and discovered her path. Soon graduating with her bachelor’s degree, she’s accelerating toward her master’s—and a career in helping children.
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Noah has always made the most of his time. Dual enrollment, advanced coursework, and community college gave him a strong head start at UVM. Balancing classes, work, and careful planning, Noah is steadily building the future he envisions—with the support of his family and community.
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Growing up in a bustling, loving household, Lydia Ste. Marie channels the support of family and community in pursuit of her nursing degree.
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The new year offers an opportunity to reflect upon aspirations—and commit to the work needed to achieve them. Students of all ages are putting in the effort to bring their goals to fruition. Education continues to shape pathways for learners at every stage, and 2026 brings new possibilities for…
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With strong support, helpful information, and mentors in their corner, Amara became a speech pathologist, and Nick became a real estate broker.
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Raised in rural West Fairlee, Ailyn Langley followed her fascination with nature to Dartmouth. Now a first-generation college student exploring marine biology, she’s embracing new opportunities as she charts her path toward a future shaped by curiosity and discovery.
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This Thanksgiving, we give thanks to the students who share their stories—and their journeys—with us and talk with them about what they’re thankful for. Their experiences remind us how powerful encouragement from teachers, families, and communities can be.
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