Empowering Students for Their Future

Authors

Gabriel A. Cordero Arrieche, University of Central FloridaFollow

Streaming Media

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Course Code

LDR

Course Number

3215

Faculty/Instructor

Dr. Virginia Koch

Faculty/Instructor Email

Virginia.Koch@ucf.edu

Abstract, Summary, or Creative Statement

My service-learning experience with the Education Foundation of Sarasota County gave me the opportunity to support an organization dedicated to helping students feel prepared for life after high school. Throughout the semester, I learned how the Foundation bridges gaps in access by providing mentorship, personalized future-planning guidance, workshops, and scholarship resources that many students might not receive otherwise. Being part of their mission helped me understand not only the practical side of supporting students, but also the emotional impact of having someone believe in you when you are still figuring out your next step. This experience taught me that small acts, like offering encouragement, sharing information, or simply listening, can help students feel more confident, more hopeful, and more willing to imagine a future they can work toward.

Keywords

LEAD, LEAD Scholars, Education, Sarasota, 7c's, LDR2002

Recommended Citation

Cordero Arrieche, Gabriel A., "Empowering Students for Their Future" (2025). High Impact Practices Student Showcase Fall 2025. 66.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hip-2025fall/66