Internship recap: How I built community and increased this nonprofit’s social media following by more than 30% in a year
USC student Giovanna Barragan used transferrable skills to land a social media internship, where she learn the ins and outs of marketing and increase the brand’s Instagram following by more than 30% and reach by more than 6,600%. Here is her approach and the lessons I learned to help you in your internship.
Making Waves and Dega Systems Partner to Create Paid Business and IT Internships
Making Waves and Dega Systems are launching a new internship program that will provide college student with hands-on experience in information technology, or IT, and business operations. The pilot partnership represents a model for how other employers can get involved.
This is What First-Gen Day Means to Me: A Message From Isabel Reyes
First-gen college student studying cinema and media studies at UC Davis, Isabel Reyes, shares about what it means to be the first in her family pursuing higher education and how support from Making Waves donors makes a positive impact.
Why We’re Creating Education and Career Pathways for Students in Grades 11–14
Making Waves CEO Patrick O’Donnell shares a leadership update on a strategic visioning process with an emerging model focusing on the critical transition years between high school, college, and career.
My Motivation: My Drive to Advance Health Equity for All
First-gen college grad Alison Paxtor shares about her purpose and motivation in her public health and healthcare career as well as how she overcame challenges in college to reach her career goals post-grad.
How I Won 10 College Scholarships – and How You Can Too
Applying to college or university scholarships involves a technique, just like applying to jobs. Here are 10 practical tips for getting funding for higher education from a college student who has been there.
Want to get a free flight and stay for a college visit? These ‘fly-in’ programs are now open
A college or university fly-in program is a fully funded multi-day opportunity (virtually or in person) to explore colleges and universities for students who may not have the financial means to travel and visit their campuses.
Making Waves College Graduates Cross the Finish Line with Confidence and Courage
The class of 2025 shares their inspiring college journeys, post-grad plans – from sports PR to vaccine development – and how Making Waves helped them thrive through challenges, internships, and community impact.
Bouncing Back, Moving Forward: Celebrating Making Waves Academy’s Class of 2025
Meet the largest class to graduate from Making Waves Academy: the Class of 2025, known as the 22nd Wave! 95% are heading to two- or four-year colleges and universities.
Making Waves Students Earn Scholarships, Mentorship, and a Network for their College and Career Journeys
86 students joined Making Waves Education Foundation’s college and career success program, earning college scholarships and support from expert college, career, and financial coaches for up to six years.
Your college campus resource guide: San Francisco State University
Whether you’re looking for academic help, mental health services, career guidance, or a sense of community, SFSU offers so much more than you might realize! SFSU student Trinity Brown made this guide to help you find what you need and remind you that you don’t have to navigate college life alone.
Waves of Change: Stories of Men of Color in Higher Education
Education should be a bridge to opportunities rather than a barrier. We hope this conversation helps current and future college students feel understood, connected, and inspired.