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What helps students finish college?

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College is difficult for everyone, but the high costs and confusing bureaucracy make it especially difficult for low-income students, as well as those who are the first in their families to go to college.

These barriers to college mean fewer career opportunities for people who grew up in Nashville. Only 25% of Metro Nashville Public Schools graduates go on to receive a college degree.

In this episode, This is Nashville sits down with counselors who help students navigate college, and with a current student who's working with one of those counselors.

Guests:

  • Melissa Watkins, Director of Communications and Careers, Persist Nashville

  • Gabe Marrero, Director of Data and Technology, Persist Nashville

  • Lindsay Hager, Assistant Director, Student Success Center at Nashville State Community College

  • Shane Daugherty, student, Nashville State Community College

    • This episode was produced by Char Daston.

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