What are Impact Stories?

Think about stories that you heard or read that changed you. Maybe it’s one of literature’s classics, or maybe it was a story you heard from a family member or mentor about how they overcame personal struggles. Think about what elements of that story still resonate with you today, then use those aspects to craft your own narrative that others will remember and be inspired by for their lifetime. 

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Why are they Important?

• Storytelling can be an invaluable tool for self-discovery and self-awareness. Your story can help you build confidence, inspire others to support social justice initiatives, motivate and encourage people to tell their own truth, and imagine a future full of possibilities.

 

•  As a student or alumni, you have a powerful story to share about your lived experiences and explore your future aspirations. Your story can play an important role in supporting students and can truly change the way we operate as an organization. 

 

• What you write is up to you. Own your story. You can inspire someone else to share their truth and continue helping other students around the country to accomplish their dreams.

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!Attention!:

CIS Students & Alumni:

• We identify students by their first name or by “Anonymous” at the request of the student

• We’re respectful of sensitive personal information and work with the students and alumni to present their stories in a way that is empowering

• We DO NOT delve into issues that could compromise the privacy or current and future reputation of the student and their family.

Student Support Specialists (SSS):

• We identify Student Support Specialists by their first and last name with the name of the affiliate

• We DO NOT publish any details that SSS may share as background information that could reveal personal details and identities for students that could potentially be damaging or life threatening if their identities or personal details were revealed