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Emily
Taking her passions for culinary and hospitality to the next level.
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Michael
Coming from a family of engineers, it's not a shock Michael is following a similar path.
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Sabrina
Sabrina fell in love with baking at an early age. Now, she's ready to enter the industry.
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Pakeeza
Silas Craft Collegian Pakeeza considers Howard Community College her second home.
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Trea
After a stellar high school basketball career, Trea showed no signs of slowing down.
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Grecia
Grecia wasted no time since moving from Chile to Maryland with her family in January 2021.
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Nico
After six restless years as a high school math teacher, Nico was ready for a change.
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Jamal
Jamal has a message for fellow nontraditional college students: perseverance pays off.
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Tyler White
The Silas Craft Collegians program helped Tyler find a fresh start both academically and socially.
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Ken
Scholarships Helped Ken Continue Learning and Find a New Passion
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Ayanna Sterling
Ayanna Finds Her Path in Business
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Daniel Romanchuk
To Daniel Romanchuk, life really is a marathon, not a sprint.
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Arianna Gonzalez
Looking for a new beginning in a new locale, Arianna Gonzalez packed her belongings and moved to Maryland.
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Rachel
Taking a Personal Interest to the Next Level
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Julian
In an evolving technological climate, Julian thrived from the Early College program at HCC through her bachelor's degree in cybersecurity and computer networks.
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Brittney
Online classes, coupled with scholarships, helped Brittney excel in her childhood education classes.
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Bill (Jiaqi)
A top student from Spencerville Adventist Academy, Bill (Jiaqi) Li was on a mission when he arrived at Howard Community College (HCC).
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Patrice
Initially unsure if she would fit in at HCC, Carroll soon found that you are never too old to go back to school.
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Amira
Amira, winner of the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, speaks about her time at HCC and her hopes for the future.
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Gabe
An emergency room visit for a minor sports injury inspired Gabe to make a switch to the health care field, and to come to HCC.
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Henrick
Henrik found what he loved with the Construction Management Apprenticeship Program at HCC.
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Clark
A mother's advice led to Clark finding his path at HCC.
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Brandon
Brandon enrolled in the two-course certification series, Dispensary Technician I and II, to pursue a thriving new career.
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Kenia
From plastic blocks to bricks and mortar: How Kenia is turning a hobby into a career at HCC
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Cris
Cris Espinoza is the first in her family to go to college.
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Chadeen
A passion for child care led Chadeen to HCC, with the hopes of one day starting her own day care.
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Nelly
An industrial engineer, Nelly enrolled in HCC’s construction management certificate program to improve her job skills and position herself for career growth.
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Anthony
Anthony credits HCC for helping him land a construction management internship and job.
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Chuck
Upon returning home to Howard County after serving in the U.S. Army, Chuck Sharp heard about a new community college opening in Columbia.
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Trevor
This Early College Program student achieved much more than course credits.
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Ellie
Ellie, a nurse from South Korea who is studying English, has bonded with fellow international students.
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Azadeh
When Azadeh Erfani moved to the United States in 2012, she was new to the country, the culture, and the language.
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Iveren
Iveren Diwa struggled at the beginning of her time in high school, but eventually found herself striving for excellence at HCC with the aid of the Silas Craft Collegians Program.
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Carol
International student Carol is building her English skills through classes and working at Rep Stage.
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Kathleen
Undergraduate Research that began at HCC allowed Kathleen to present at conferences and have her research published all while working toward a dual bachelor's degree.
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Natacha
During her time at HCC, Ngea channeled her interest in computers into a full and rewarding education and career path.
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Malerie
Malerie took her first college class while still in high school, and later completed her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in just 4 years.
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Jaylin
Starting her college experience fully remotely at Howard Community College proved to be a largely smooth transition for Jaylin, thanks to the Silas Craft Collegians Program.
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Randall
The encouragement, guidance, and study tips learned from Silas Craft Collegians Program helped Adams focus on and achieve his longstanding academic goals.
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Sian
From instilling strong organizational skills and study habits to providing guidance and encouragement to work toward her goals, Billings attributes Silas Craft Collegians for helping her succeed.
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Jalen
The JumpStart program has provided Jalen with a leg up as he pursues his goal of being an entrepreneur.
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Ken
Ken has found a sense of community while successfully making progress on his academic goals.
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Jake
Jake earned his associate degree in business management in 2018 and now works as an assistant superintendent for a national construction management and general contracting company.
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Sam
Earning a high school diploma while working toward an associate degree may be an uncommon path for most students. But for Sam, it’s an achievable goal – thanks to the JumpStart program.
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Laura
After more than 20 years in the food industry, Laura was ready to earn a degree and advance her career.
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Tyler
HCC information technology apprentice Tyler experiences the variety of the program.
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Amrita
Amrita recognized an opportunity in the Information Technology Apprenticeship program.
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Kiyah
For Kiyah, the IT Apprenticeship Program fast-tracked her plans and brought her closer to her goal.
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Gloria
A non-traditional student, Gloria learned the cybersecurity skills she needed to advance her career at HCC.
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Jim
Howard P.R.I.D.E. helped Jim feel connected to the campus and become more involved.
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Paula
While preparing for life in the combat zone in Iraq, Paula Rojas discovered a new calling that fueled her plans for life after the military – a future in the medical field.
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Khoa
Along with earning college credits while in high school, Khoa says he enjoyed the freedom that came with dual enrollment.
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Kelly
Kelly Orozco graduated from high school a year early, and when she arrived at Howard Community College (HCC), she showed no signs of slowing down.
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Trecya
Aiming for a Career That Lasts a Lifetime
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Chris
30 years ago, Chris sold his motorcycle to buy his wife’s engagement ring. Finally ready to get back on a motorcycle, he turned to HCC’s Rider School for a refresher course.
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Michael
A Bold Career Change
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Cara
Finishing what she started at HCC
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Wayne
40 years later, Wayne credits HCC and its faculty for helping to point him in the direction of a successful career.
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Chiara
At HCC, Chiara found the launching pad for her career.
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Kashonna
As an adult, nontraditional student, Kashonna found a program that allowed her to flourish at HCC.
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Dan
HCC distinguished alumnus takes steps to the top.
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Bobby
HCC gave Bobby the foundation and business skills to start a thriving career in the culinary industry.
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Tomi
Future engineer Tomi hit the ground running once he arrived at HCC
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Jazmia
At Howard Community College (HCC), Jazmia Perry learned the value of perseverance.
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Javier
HCC’s support programs helped Javier boost his GPA and discover a career path
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Brianna
HCC set Fulbright scholar and doctoral engineering student on a path to success
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Robin
Finding his focus through food
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Antoinette
After working more than 20 years as a nursing assistant, Antoinette Broaddus was ready for the next step in her career.
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Janet
With help from HCC's Career Links and encouraging professors, Janet found her "foundation" at HCC, a foundation that led to a successful career.
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Allison
Pursuing a diverse range of passions as a dual enrollment student
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Amina
Dual Enrollment creates meaningful exposure, ahead of schedule
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Arlette
When Arlette Mayi moved to the United States, she dreamed of continuing her college education and someday becoming a sonographer.
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Jeremiah
Finding his voice and future in HCC’s World Languages and Cultures program
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Mariama
Confident in her ability to succeed, thanks to a system of support and the Silas Craft Collegians Program
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Patrick
Getting there from here, one day at a time
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Jayden
Silas Craft Collegian values education like never before
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Yuliia
Howard Community College is a perfect starting point for this future biology researcher.
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Stacey
Maximizing Her Potential as a Meeting Management Entrepreneur
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Ben
Catering Manager for Your Hometown Teams
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Zarah
Living Her Dream as a Lead Baker
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Mickel
Benefitting from everything HCC offered him, Mickel is fully prepared for his future.
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Stacey
Stacey overcame personal challenges to pursue her goal of becoming a dental hygienist.
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Charlotte
From marketing to sales, business, and accounting for a local coffee brand, Charlotte found success through HCC’s culinary program.
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Keena
HCC has helped thousands of human resources professionals like Keena to help them pass their SHRM certification exams.
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Marc
After graduating from HCC, Marc utilized the Fulbright U.S. Student Program to pursue his love of culture and archaeology
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Ankit
Growing His Family Business, One Meal at A Time
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Anne
Planning Extraordinary Events and Travel
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Shila
From educational limitations in her home country to becoming part of NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite program, Shila's path at HCC has been one of constant growth.
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Madison
Playing two new sports at HCC helped Madison make lifelong friends.
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Keenan
Involvement in and out of the classroom and participating in the Rouse Scholar program helped Keenan take the next steps for his education.
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Erick
HCC's certified nursing assistant program helped Erick prepare for a new work position in a shock trauma unit.
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Danielle
From Howard Community College to University of Maryland University College and back again.
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Steven
Steven’s creative writing ability is helping him continue his education abroad.
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Siena
Encouraged to pursue her interests, Siena found a passion and future career in dance
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Matthew
Matthew returned to school to change careers and become a physician assistant.
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Ninoska
For Ninoska, the Silas Craft Collegians program feels like family.
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Darien
Darien’s love of video games made HCC’s Gaming and Simulation Design program a perfect fit.
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Danielle
A science and mathematics enthusiast, Danielle found her place in the Silas Craft Collegians program.
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Carol
Carol found a way to reduce stress and stay in shape with nia.
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Sam
Sam followed in the footsteps of his sisters and became a Dragon, eventually becoming a Rouse Scholar and being elected president of the Student Government Association.
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Naomi
Through a service learning volunteer experience, Schoenbrodt Scholar Naomi gained experience and motivation to pursue her path towards pediatrics.
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Kenny
The U.S. Navy, three HCC associate degrees, and the pursuit of a doctoral degree in astrophysics, Kenny has his heart set on the stars.
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Alex
Alex started improving his English through HCC's English Institute, which led to full-time employment in the IT department at the college.
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Chester
Chester found his support system in the Silas Craft program at HCC.
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Stephanie
From Veterinary Medicine to Cyber Security, HCC Alum Returns for Change in Career
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Brittany
A Balancing Act: Brittany Juggles Academics and Athletics to Achieve Success
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Joy
Joy's path at HCC led to an associate degree in engineering, a love of robotics, and multiple awards and scholarships.
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Nancy
Nancy discovered how HCC’s certified nursing assistant and patient care technician training courses provide valuable career opportunities.
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Anya
Starting Over in a New Country, Recent Grad Found Support and Success at HCC.
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Celeste
A new career path made possible, with the right preparation.
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Kimberly
Coming from a family of doctors, Kimberly has always been interested in helping others and learning about the human body.
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Matt
Matt needed a place he could trust to help him learn how to safely ride a motorcycle.
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Madeline
Madeline’s experience as a Silas Craft Collegian, combined with key influence from her psychology teachers, prepares her to pursue her passion of helping others.
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Selenea
Selenea discovered how HCC’s adult basic skills’ caring instructors can help you succeed in college.
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Yuti
Yuti chose HCC for flexibility; she also found faculty with practical knowledge that added depth to classroom learning.
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Jung
Looking for a career-change, Jung found opportunity and support from HCC’s CPA faculty.
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Sarah
Sarah was still in high school when she started her journey at Howard Community College.
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Wes
Wes came to HCC as only a high school student. Ten years later, he’s a successful systems engineer!
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Rajiv
With a job opportunity waiting, Rajiv needed to expedite his path to CPA exam candidacy.
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Heather
Heather discovered how HCC can help you transition to a new career path with help from dedicated instructors and online learning options.
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Naomi
Naomi channels her love of song into a future career as a music teacher
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Buddy
Buddy turned his retirement into a rewarding new career in Diagnostic Medical Sonography!
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Kate
At HCC, Kate gained the confidence and experience to pursue a degree in marketing!
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Siavash
Sia discovered that a strong community was the key to his STEM success!
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Jong
Jong found the knowledge and flexibility he needed to succeed in HCC's Dental Assisting & Radiology certification course.
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Ayesha
Where “natural knack” and personal passion meet, against all odds.
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Kirsten
Shaping her future by keeping her personal passions front and center.
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Xavier
Xavier found the right fit at HCC, and later landed the internship of his dreams!
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Sarah
The first in her family to navigate the American education system, recent graduate Sarah found a home at Howard Community College (HCC).
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Noah
An Early College Cybersecurity student, Noah gained experience towards his career goals, and earned college credits, before graduating from high school.
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Liliana
Liliana was an accounting major at Towson University when she realized her real passion was in theatre. Nervous to make the switch, she returned home to Columbia and enrolled in the theatre program at Howard Community College.
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Pam
Pam found a low-impact cardio workout that was just right for her, through HCC's wide selection of personal enrichment courses.
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Carlos
Carlos took advantage of HCC's adult education courses to give him an edge in the workplace. He now has a company award for his program management support.
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Felix
Setting the foundation to pursue his big city dreams
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Fatima
After Fatima came to HCC looking for direction, she took advantage of the reverse-transfer option to pursue her new goal of becoming a chemical engineer!
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Jose
Jose joined HCC’s hospitality program so he can follow in his grandfather’s footsteps, making his customers smile!
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Francisco
Francisco came to HCC looking for a direction. He was inspired by his teachers and is now working hard to follow in their footsteps!
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Lexci
Lexci wants to dance across the nation with her favorite stars, and HCC gave her the training she needed to leap into professional dancing.
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Aleksander
Aleksander is the ultimate well-rounded student, and all his academics and extracurriculars have launched him to the Ivy League!
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Mehak
Mehak has always wanted to be a doctor, and HCC gave her the foundation to pursue her dreams.
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Andrea
Andrea’s savvy financial decisions led her to HCC, and now she’s graduated debt-free with a full scholarship for her bachelor’s degree!
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Ivonne
Ivonne overcame the transition to a new country and the challenges of single motherhood to pursue journalism, following in her parents’ impressive footsteps.
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Jemmie
Jemmie took a big risk moving to the U.S.: she cashed in her retirement savings for a chance at a better education. Now her big risk has paid off with a degree and a job!
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Kareem
Kareem, a student of voice and dance performance, received financial aid and scholarships to cover his tuition. This allowed him to enroll in the music classes he had longed to take.
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Kyle
A STEM Scholar and a Schoenbrodt Honors student, Kyle is fast pursuing his passion for computer science at HCC and beyond.
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Anthony
Anthony went from high school dropout to 4.0 student with an associate degree in network security!
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Noelle
A scholarship and support from the Silas Craft Collegians program allowed Noelle to pursue her dream of working with special-needs children.
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Ephrata
Ephrata follows in her uncle's footsteps by attending HCC. Student scholarships have helped her get there from here.
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Gibson
As part of the Nursing Student Association, Gibson participates in community nursing projects, such as helping administer flu shots to children in elementary schools.
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Freddy
Freddy set his sights high at HCC, focusing on criminal justice and a future career in law enforcement. His path led him to the Silas Craft Collegians, Phi Theta Kappa, and other honors.
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Ely
After twenty years in the Army, Ely knew it was time to return to his first love: music.
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Kelsey
Kelsey couldn't be happier about her choice to attend HCC.
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Eke
Inquisitive from a young age, Eke's curiosity blossomed at HCC.
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Mara
As the oldest of 14 children, Mara knows a thing or two about taking care of others.
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Travis
Travis' early positive experience at HCC during the early '90s, has led to career working — and learning — at the college.
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Mollie
After dropping out of high school, HCC has helped Mollie take full of advantage of her second chance through. She has excelled in her education and earned accolades along the way.
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Herman
Herman’s HCC journey can be described in one word: serendipitous.
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Laura
They say that appearances can be deceiving, and that’s certainly true of Laura.
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AliceJoy
HCC helped AliceJoy to make friends and finally begin feeling comfortable with her life.
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Justin
After spending fourteen years in the Navy as a digital communications analyst, Justin came to HCC looking to take the next step in his career.
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Laurie
Laurie channeled her energy into her teacher education program that allowed her to fulfill new requirements in her field.
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Stacie
With the Pathway Scholarship, Stacie pursued her dream of becoming a pediatric nurse and helping kids around the world.
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Darrell
Darrell's passion for making a difference in the lives of young people led him to the Howard PRIDE program and the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at HCC.
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Jazmon
Jazmon's experience at HCC has led to his desire to teach elementary school athletics and help young people develop skills for their future.
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Emily
Emily took advantage of HCC's Kids on Campus program to get a head start on her dreams of becoming a professional pastry chef.
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Galina
Galina knew she needed to expand her skills if she wanted to make it in the job market.
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Rasa
Rasa became the Arts & Humanities division's Outstanding Student of the Year thanks to his passion for music performance.
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Anjole
Anjole’s success as a HCC student prepared her for her newfound career: teaching culinary classes at HCC and working for a catering company!
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Waymon
After spending six years as a signals intelligence analyst in the Air Force, Waymon was ready for a career change.
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