This summer wasn't what anyone expected, but that didn't stop these students from pursuing their dreams. With the power of internet, they are learning, creating, and changing the world from their bedrooms. Internet Essentials from Comcast has connected 8 million people from low-income homes to low-cost, high-speed internet so they can be #ReadyForAnything.
Ummi
Ready to write his own story
Ummi is a modern day renaissance man. He's using the internet to write a children's book and practice his passions of piano, architecture and fencing with the help of internet at home.
Jasmine
Ready to share her voice
Jasmine believes that everyone should have an outlet to express themselves, and she's using the internet to pursue hers - music.
Juan
Ready to learn anything and everything
Juan has spent his time at home learning everything from how many human emotions exist to how to whistle using an acorn. He knows knowledge is power and with the power of internet, he'll be ready to pursue his degree in criminology.
Ashis
Ready to change the world from his bedroom
Ashis uses the internet to empower people in need across the world by teaching classes online and kickstarting his nonprofit, which provides people with basic necessities.
Sonja
Ready to take action
Sonja is passionate about the environment and now that she’s at home, she’s using the internet to find new ways to create change.
Internet Essentials
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