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For Rivera Early College High School and Texas Southmost College Dual Enrollment graduate Emmanuel Sanchez, this is a huge accomplishment for him and his family as a first-generation college graduate at only 18-years-old.<\/p>\n

The associate degrees conferred were in General Studies.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was hesitant at first to pursue this opportunity. It was intimidating and I thought it would take up too much of my time,\u201d he said. \u201cBut now that I\u2019m done, I\u2019m so glad that I did it. It\u2019s really prepared me and set me up to pursue my dream of going to law school.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that the lessons he learned about time management and prioritization while a dual enrollment student is something he will carry with him going into St. Mary\u2019s University in San Antonio this fall.<\/p>\n

\u201cTSC and Brownsville have so many opportunities for students like me if you\u2019re willing to work hard and put in the time,\u201d said Sanchez. \u201cI\u2019m so grateful to my high school and TSC for giving me and my family this opportunity. It was a dream come true.\u201d<\/p>\n

TSC President Jesus Roberto Rodriguez calls this a huge accomplishment for these students, TSC and the school districts the college works with.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re proud of these students and everything they have accomplished,\u201d said Rodriguez. \u201cIt\u2019s rewarding to see them graduate and know that they got their start here at TSC. And we wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.\u201d<\/p>\n

Students like Sanchez begin dual enrollment as freshman in high school giving them four years to complete or make significant progress on completing their pathway, a pathway that can range from general studies to more specific programs such as business or criminal justice.<\/p>\n

Sarai Barrera, TSC Early College High School liaison, said dual enrollment students not only get ahead and save money, but they also get exposed to the rigor of a college education and a college experience they may otherwise not receive before graduating from high school.<\/p>\n

\u201cExposure to college is the biggest benefit these students and parents can experience throughout their dual enrollment journey,\u201d said Barrera. \u201cBy the time they graduate, students are ready for college by being familiar with processes, workloads and an overall college experience. It\u2019s a win-win for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

Barrera added that it is success stories like Sanchez\u2019s that make TSC\u2019s Dual Enrollment program rewarding and the reason why it\u2019s expanding into other districts beyond Brownsville.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are seeing rapid enrollment growth from the partnerships we foster and seeing new districts joining us,\u201d said Barrera. \u201cDual enrollment is a unique opportunity for these students and one that has a huge impact on their futures. We\u2019re excited to share the opportunities we have for our students with our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

BISD Superintendent Rene Gutierrez said he feels proud about his students\u2019 graduation and thankful that TSC has given them this type of opportunity.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are extremely proud of our high school students who have earned an associate degree from Texas Southmost College,\u201d said Guti\u00e9rrez. \u201cI want to thank our local community college for their efforts and collaboration in advancing our students with a higher education. This is a great opportunity allowing them to earn tuition-free college credit.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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