Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
As we struggle as a country to grasp why some people are given opportunities while others struggle just to get to…
Read the storyInterested in law school? One university partner believes that a gap year allows applicants the opportunity to gain valuable skills.
Read the storyCity Year helped me understand our education system through service in schools and through a university partnership that helped me…
Read the storyBeing a City Year AmeriCorps member is not only a transformative opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives…
Read the storyRead on for advice from a City Year alum on finding housing before a year of service
Read the storyHow do you make your application stand out? Check out these tips from our recruitment staff
Read the storyHow can I get around without a car? What’s it like to serve in Columbia? We answer all your top…
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