Category: City Colleges of Chicago Foundation
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Shlesha Patel
Wright College alumna Shlesha Patel has her sights set on a four-year degree in mechanical engineering. Thanks to a scholarship, fellowship, and more, she’s getting closer and closer to achieving that goal. Shlesha was selected from a robust group of applicants as the Fall 2022 TCP-CTA Transfer Scholarship winner, which is administered by the City…
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Leslie Guzman
I was born in Mexico, and my mom crossed the border with us when I was just two years old to give us a better life. I often say that I’m who I am today because I grew up poor and humble. My life hasn’t been without challenges, but I have had opportunities and made…
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Ivette Trevino
As a first-generation college student, Ivette Trevino feels proud of having received her associate degree from Richard J. Daley College in 2005. “Working at my pace at my time, at Daley, really prepared me for where I’m at today,” said Ivette. Ivette enrolled in accounting and business courses in 1999-2002 that sparked a huge interest…
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Emon Fowler
I’m from Bronzeville, and I grew up in the South suburbs where I attended Thornridge High School. After graduating from high school, I went on to beauty college, attained a license to practice, and went on to teach cosmetology. When I decided to return to school, I chose Kennedy-King College because it was close to…