Homeless to Harvard June 26, 2009
Posted by jayejfenderson in Articles.Tags: college admission, homeless to harvard, Jefferson High School, Khadijah Williams, low-income college students
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I find the story of Khadijah Williams absolutely inspiring. This young woman spent most of her life living on the streets, attending 12 schools in 12 years, and doing all she could to get good grades and finish her education. This year she was accepted to Harvard where she’ll be attending in the fall, and her journey there is nothing short of incredible. Read her story here.
(Brian Vander Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Thank you all for your kind words for Khadijah and those who supported her. Khadijah has started her freshman year at Harvard College and has a website that provides updates – http:///www.khadijahwilliams.com.
Khadijah was interviewed this week for an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show entitled “Don’t Stop Believing.” It is scheduled to air on Friday, October 2. Watch for Oprah’s surprise for Khadijah!