Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Tracey Thompson
Tracey Thompson, a Kennedy-King College student studying criminal justice, has always been motivated to achieve her goals. She’s also been sure to look out for resources that can help her succeed along the way. So, when an email arrived in Tracey’s inbox telling her she might be eligible for free internet and a free laptop,…
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Angelika Szymanowska
Shortly after completing high school, Angelika Szymanowska moved from Poland to the Northeast side of Chicago and began her journey at Wright College. Angelika first enrolled in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses to improve her English skills and eventually transitioned into college credit classes to continue her education in cybersecurity. In addition to…
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Mia Jacobs
Mia Jacobs, a native of Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood, will soon be a graduate of Kennedy-King College with a degree in early childhood education. The aspiring teacher then plans to transfer to a four-year university in Pennsylvania to continue her journey. As she looks forward to her next steps, Mia recognizes that the road to graduation…
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Tyler Cannon
At the age of 26, Tyler Cannon is on his way to completing the Basic Nursing Assistant (BNA) program at Malcolm X College’s satellite location, the West Side Learning Center. Tyler, a resident of Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood, dreams of becoming a neonatal nurse practitioner, a goal that requires him to think big and push…
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Jeffery Haggins
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jeffery Haggins was inspired to make a career change. “I witnessed compassion every day at the hospital where I work as a counselor,” said Jeffery, a student at Malcolm X College’s West Side Learning Center. His one requirement? Jeffery needed a career that would allow him to continue helping others. Today,…
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Jonathan Cifuentes Barrios
Since I was four years old, I knew I wanted to be an engineer. I would play with my toys for a couple of days before breaking them to see how they worked. I knew what I wanted to be, but I didn’t always have a clear path to get there. I’m so proud of…
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Shottees Melton
Malcolm X College’s Project MPACT has given Shottees Melton a second chance. She’s now working as a certified nursing assistant (CNA), but she needed some support to get where she is today. Shottees graduated from Hansberry College Prep in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood. During her senior year, a lot of her classmates were choosing four-year…
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Cesilia Aguilar
Twenty-year-old Cesilia Aguilar’s path to Wilbur Wright College and her future career wasn’t always so certain. But becoming a student at Wright has helped her decide on a future she thinks will be fulfilling, will inspire her siblings, and will support her entire family. Cesilia began college at a four-year university in Illinois, but she…
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Charles Weaver
After graduating from high school, Charles Weaver took a few years off before making the decision to pursue a college degree. He enrolled at Truman College after recovering from a drug and alcohol addiction and was drawn to the college because of its convenient location, flexible class options, and strong psychology program. Charles is enjoying…
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Giovanny Reyes
After moving to Chicago from California, Giovanny Reyes started at City Colleges of Chicago hoping to further his career. While studying marketing at Harold Washington College, he became aware of the digital divide that affects students. Lacking internet access at home himself, Giovanny spent ample amounts of time on the computers at the library. However,…
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