OC Register, "Nicholas Academic Centers alumni share college tips with teens"

Home from college on winter break, alumni from the Nicholas Academic Centers shared experiences and advice with over 100 current NAC students at the annual “College Knowledge Alumni Panel” held at NACII on the Valley High School campus. On the panel were students from private colleges such as Haverford, Smith and Colgate, and public institutions such as UC Irvine, Cal State Fullerton and Santa Ana College. They discussed academic experiences, the culture shock of being away from home, and the many community activities they engage in to enrich their college experiences. - HTN Foundation

Nicholas Academic Centers alumni share college tips with teens

THERESA CISNEROS / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

In this photo Erik Chavarria, a 2010 graduate from the Nicholas Academic Centers in Santa Ana who attends Morningside College in Iowa, shares his experiences with current NAC students.

"Alumni from the Nicholas Academic Centers (NAC), home from college for winter break, shared experiences and advice with over 100 current high school students from the centers on Dec. 22 at NACII on the Valley High School campus in Santa Ana.

The annual "College Knowledge Alumni Panel" included students from private colleges such as Haverford, Smith and Colgate, and public institutions such as UC Irvine, Cal State Fullerton and Santa Ana College.

Topics ranged from academic experiences to culture shock to contributions students are making in their communities. Alumni panelists encouraged NAC students not to be discouraged by economic and cultural obstacles.