Category: Student Life
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Aziza Mohammadi
Before Aziza Mohammadi arrived in Chicago as a 17-year-old refugee from Sri Lanka, she didn’t have the chance to complete her high school education, but she was determined to go to college. Knowing she would first need to get her high school diploma, the refugee agency that helped Aziza’s family of six resettle in Chicago…
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Delilah Hernandez
Chicago native Delilah Hernandez always had an interest in going to college, she just felt that she didn’t know enough about how to get there. When she graduated from Ogden International High School in 2017, she decided to go where many of her high school peers were headed and completed a semester at UIC. That…
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Edwin Medina
As SGA president, Edwin Medina has been an extraordinary, effective leader, advocating for students, innovating in his role, and truly elevating the voices of students across the college. He is committed to equity, to student success, and to making sure that the college truly follows up in its commitment to providing high-quality education and outstanding…
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Terrence Franks
Terrence Franks is not only a soon-to-be Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy graduate, he is about to earn his Associate Degree in Computer Science at Daley College. This fall, Terrence is on his way to Georgetown University with a full scholarship to pay his tuition, room, and board. Terrence was initially intrigued by Goode’s excellent…
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Marisol Perez
Truman College Star Scholar and soon-to-be proud alumna Marisol Perez has a tough decision to make: where to transfer to earn her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education? Marisol has been admitted to Elmhurst College, Concordia University, and Eastern Illinois University, and is waiting to hear from Northeastern Illinois University before making a final decision.…
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Alyse Moore
Alyse Moore has always been a high-achiever – she specifically chose to attend Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy because of its strong academics and Early College program with Daley College. Now, she is one of only two students in the CPS graduating class of 2020 to have completed her Associate of Science in Computer Science…
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Arianna Johnson
When Arianna Johnson heard about the Early College program from students who were already a part of it, she knew she wanted to be a part of it. It would be a challenge for her mom to pay college tuition for both her and her twin sister, and this would let her get college credits…
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Hidaya Hassan
As a first-generation college student, Hidaya Hassan and her family are thrilled that not only is she earning her associate degree this spring without having paid any tuition thanks to the Star Scholarship, but she has also been named Wright College’s valedictorian. Hidaya was born in Palestine, the second youngest of eight children, but her…
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Suzzette Anderson
Suzzette Anderson grew up in Jamaica but moved to Chicago six years ago. The 49-year-old mother of two started at Olive-Harvey with GED classes. Once that hurdle was cleared, she was encouraged by Gateway staff to take credit classes at the college. As she worked toward her Associate of Applied Science in Supply Chain Management…
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Ayomide Pelumi
When Ayomide Pelumi moved to Chicago from Nigeria with his parents and brother, he knew he wanted to continue his education. When a friend told him about Kennedy-King College, which wasn’t far from his home, he thought it would be a good way to study business and save money before he transferred to a four-year…