Juan Velasquez never planned to attend the University of North Georgia (UNG).
The Dalton, Georgia, resident had a full scholarship to a college in Kentucky. But a family situation arose, making him the sole provider and keeping him at home.
Then Velasquez met Sarah (Junco) Petito, the former recruiter for UNG s College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP). The federally funded program helps students from migrant and/or seasonal farm work backgrounds transition into college life for the first year.
She encouraged Velasquez to enroll at UNG and join CAMP. He agreed. It s a decision that had a ripple effect throughout his college career and resulted in unexpected rewards.
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