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Blog Archive: February 2025
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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“There are so many ways to look at death. I try to talk about it a lot,” says Cara Campbell. “People shy away at first. But then, when something happens, they need someone to talk to.” Cara Campbell is a certified end-of-life doula, a role that is just beginning to take shape in the United States…
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