Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Graduate and with all A’s for that matter. Everyone wants you to be successful and does everything they can to get you there and I definitely felt that at VC.
I really do feel they want the best for you in school and out. What did you love the most about attending community college? The professors and staff. Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Past teachers of mine, and also my Mother who is also a teacher. General Studies: Sociology-Associate in ArtsĪre you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Channel Islands What degree or certificate are you receiving?Associate Teacher-CertificateĮarly Childhood Education-Associate in Science for Transfer When I moved out at 17 and went to college, I learned that I don’t have to wear a painful mask all the time. Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Speak openly about my learning disabilities, neurodiversity, trauma, and other struggles in many aspects of life. Their willingness to work with my different learning needs enabled me to realize that I actually can succeed and thrive. What did you love the most about attending community college? I am beyond grateful for the encouragement of a few amazing professors. I did this though it may have taken 8 years with several interruptions, but I made it happen. I didn’t have the support a lot of people have, and the odds were against me. Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Myself.
What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in ArtsĪre you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, almost definitely the University of Arizona in Tucson for a bachelor’s in Mathematics.Īre you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? I am already a performance artist and model, but I look forward to what career options to which a degree in math will open.