Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

Education
Spring means serious business in our schools
March 2, 2017
All of the standardized tests my students will be taking soon are rigorous, and for third graders represents a certain…
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Benefits & Resources
3 tips for AmeriCorps alumni applying to graduate school
April 21, 2016
City Year helped me understand our education system through service in schools and through a university partnership that helped me…
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Benefits & Resources
Preparing for life after City Year
March 11, 2016
Being a City Year AmeriCorps member is not only a transformative opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives…
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Benefits & Resources
Surviving the housing headache
March 3, 2016
Read on for advice from a City Year alum on finding housing before a year of service
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Benefits & Resources
City Year Columbia FAQs
July 24, 2014
How can I get around without a car? What’s it like to serve in Columbia? We answer all your top…
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