0:02 Some of the roadblocks that I did face while attempting to attend college was especially being a first generation student because nobody in my family had ever attended college or even had gone that far in thinking of pursuing education.
0:11 Growing up, I didn't really have the best examples of what to do in your life. And so I think that's why I'm so motivated.
0:24 My name is Nvea Morales. I'll be getting my bachelor's in sociology and afterwards I do plan on pursuing my MERS in social work.
0:31 The support that I received from the Ventura College Foundation is a big weight lifted off my shoulders. When you think about tuition, it can be really intimidating, especially when you're not coming from a very wealthy or well-off upbringing.
0:40 I think my biggest worry was, am I going to be able to afford this?
0:51 The Ventura College Promise, what it is is that you do get your first two years for free. Instead of scrambling to figure out how are we going to be able to pay, the Ventura College Foundation has made that transition so much easier for me.
0:59 Through the Ventura College Foundation, thankfully, I do have access to our basic needs pantry. This is my everyday go-to whenever I'm here attending classes.
1:07 They do a wonderful job of providing those everyday snacks and even weekly groceries to each and every student.
1:16 If you are considering donating to the Ventura College Foundation, you're making the right choice. Your donation would be guaranteed life-changing.
1:20 I think the Ventura College Foundation and our campus has made the biggest impact on not only mine, but also my family's life, and I wish that I didn't have to go, but I am forever thankful for them.
1:30 Being the eldest daughter, I feel very proud of the example that I'm setting. And I think that without the Ventor College Foundation, I wouldn't have that opportunity.
