Category: Transfer
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Barbara Nowak Yee
Growing up in Poland, I dreamed of becoming an economist or politician to change the economic situation in my society and improve my community and family’s living conditions. Then, we experienced the unfortunate loss of a community member due to a health condition that could have been avoided. The loss caused a great void in…
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Hussain Gilani
Hussain Gilani, an aspiring engineer, wanted to get his start in the field without racking up student debt. When he heard about Wright College’s Engineering Pathways program, he knew it would be a great fit. Even better, due to his good grades as a Chicago Public Schools student, he found out he would be able…
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Juan Madrigal
My academic journey began when I was 19 years old. Upon graduating from high school, I was conflicted between attending college or entering the workforce, so I asked my parents for guidance. My parents migrated from Mexico and only had an elementary school education. They told me that high school was the best they could…
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Ashley Moncrief
Mother. Business owner. First-generation college student. And now, PepsiCo Foundation S.M.I.L.E scholar. City Colleges of Chicago alumna Ashley Moncrief has persevered to get to where she is today, and she’s not done yet. Ashley first became a City Colleges student while she was still in high school. Through the Early College Dual Enrollment program, she…
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Nancy Barrera
Nancy Barrera grew up in Chicago on the far South Side and attended Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy High School, where an Advanced Placement United States history class she took during her junior year sparked her interest in politics. So, when she enrolled at Harold Washington College in 2020, the decision to further that interest…
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Deynna Rey
Since Deynna Rey was a child growing up in Venezuela, she dreamed of going to college, but the expense made it feel out of reach. Through a combination of her own hard work and the encouragement she received from faculty and staff at City Colleges of Chicago, Deynna is on her way to a bachelor’s…
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Fabian Williams
A lot has changed throughout my life, but my fascination with computers and computer networks has remained constant. I grew up in Jamaica and moved in 2001 to Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood, a wonderful, diverse community. As a new immigrant, I worked various jobs, but I dreamed of working with computers. I earned a few…
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Nathan Vogler
Nathan Vogler returned to school at Harold Washington College after over 10 years since his last formal education experience. Nathan showed his determination through hard work and was the recipient of the Presidential Scholar honor for five consecutive semesters. He also joined the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and was awarded a scholarship through the…
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Alvaro Mendieta
Alvaro Mendieta arrived to the United States from Ecuador eight years ago with limited English skills and big dreams. With his cousin’s encouragement, he enrolled in English as a Second Language classes at Truman College. He advanced through his courses and his English skills improved. When he was ready, Alvaro enrolled in the Gateway Scholars…
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Andres Gerena
Andres Gerena came to Wright College after graduating from Lane Tech High School and earning the Star Scholarship. He is a part of the college’s guaranteed admissions Engineering Pathways program. At Wright, Andres was involved with multiple organizations and became President of the National Society of Black Engineers—Wright College Chapter. He was a tutor in…