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EOF Peer Choice Award

Destiny De La Rosa

“Because of all of the EOF support, resources and opportunities across campus, I have become the strong, confident, independent, determined woman I am today. I have learned that family is not always blood, but those people who want you in their life no matter what, and that is what the EOF program has given me — my forever family. Thanks to the EOF Program, I can now proudly hold my head high as a first-generation educated Latina woman destined to change the world, one child at a time.”

Major: Psychology

Hometown: Elizabeth, NJ

Career Aspirations: To receive a Master’s in School Counseling and work at a school in an urban area.

Donte Ingram

“The EOF program has been a family to me and the pillar that supported all of my academic and extracurricular endeavors. EOF has demonstrated compassion and enthusiasm towards my personal and professional development. As a first-generation college student, the EOF family helped me reach my untapped potential and ignited my passion for helping others, which… Continue Reading

Genesis Arteta

“It takes a village to raise a child and from my personal experience, EOF has been part of that village that deeply assisted me with my academic, professional and social growth. With their ample amount of resources and networking opportunities, The Educational Opportunity Fund at The College of New Jersey has also assisted me in… Continue Reading

Jamar Johnson

“The EOF Program was an essential part of my college career and success. The program provided me with not only a support system and a plethora of resources, but also a home away from home. Throughout my four years at TCNJ, the EOF program ensured that I continued to strive and challenge myself and take… Continue Reading

Zindy Arias

“The EOF Program has provided me with ample resources that helped shape my collegiate experience. Granting me with a secondary support system, which consistently pushed me through my trials and tribulations en route to graduation. Having the EOF Program in my corner, aided in my quest to give students after me a genuine view of… Continue Reading

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