“They took the time to get to know us as students, made sure the materials were presented in a way that was understandable yet exciting”

“He talked with me like he had known me for years and asked what I was wanting to accomplish.”

“When you’re able to connect with your instructors more, you can go and talk to them.”

“If it hadn’t been for that personal touch, I don’t think I would have ever made it through that first semester.”

“I know the community and the community has always helped my family out and I want to turn around and give back to the community”