Congratulations to the Class of 2020

Artwork by Joshua Dayrit, VCCCD Student

We want to celebrate you! To recognize the achievements of the 2020 graduates of Moorpark, Oxnard, and Ventura colleges, and while adhering to the Governor’s Shelter-in-Place Order, the Ventura County Community College District would like to acknowledge graduates across all three campuses on our websites. While this is not a virtual graduation, we want to take this opportunity to highlight your success.

Celebrate Your Success!

Add your Grad Profile to this page by submitting your information no later than Sunday, May 3rd, 2020.

Class of 2020 Yearbook

View video acknowledgments and guest speakers on the Class of 2020 Yearbook landing page.

Alyssa Andrade

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?
My photography teacher, Mr. Hendricks

What will you miss the most from your community college experience?
The friends and bonds I’ve made while taking my photography classes.

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Alejandra Fermin

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?
My Mom and My Great Grandma in Heaven inspired me to never give up. Also, the rest of my family & loved ones. I wouldn’t be able to do any of this without their endless love & support.

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Adolfo Rivera

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Northridge

What did you love the most about attending community college? Professors cared about the course they were teaching and gave more insight than just what we were supposed to learn, correlation of the material in the workplace.

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Adrian Ramirez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

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Alexis Prado

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Child Development-Associate in Science

Child Development-Certificate  Early Childhood

Education-Associate in Science for Transfer

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Northridge


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family has always been my biggest inspiration, I owe all my thanks to them for inspiring me to be the best I could be.


What will you miss the most from your community college experience? What I will miss the most about Ventura community college is the staff, all of the professors provided me with tools that I will carry on through the rest of my life.

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Alfredo Leone

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Engineering, General-Certificate 

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University Northridge


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Both my parents, my in laws, and of course my wife.


What will you miss the most from your community college experience? The MESA Center, and all the students that were and still will be part of it.

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Ali Nast

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Social Media Marketing-Certificate

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing?
I am moving to Colorado in August, where I hope to have a job in Social Media Marketing.

What will you miss the most from your community college experience?
The thing I will miss the most is just being in a learning environment. I’ve been lucky enough to have amazing teachers that make class worth going to.

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Amanda Gleeson-Low

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? I will be preschool teaching while I work towards my elementary teaching credential.


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My three sons have inspired me to keep climbing!


What did you love the most about attending community college? All the professors at Ventura College were so amazing and inspiring!


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…balance working, school, and Mommy duties, but it is possible!

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Amy A Jameson

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Business Management-Certificate 

Are you transferring? If yes, where?
Downey Adult School for Court Reporting


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?
My family


What did you love the most about attending community college?
The amazing opportunity to learn at an affordable price.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Find what I wanted to do as a career

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Amy C Wiggins

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  
General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts 

Are you transferring? If yes, where?
CSUI


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?
My children.


What will you miss the most from your community college experience?
My professors and counselor who inspired me during my educational journey and many of my colleagues.

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Andrew Alexander Gutierrez

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts 

Are you transferring? If yes, where?
California State University, Channel Islands


What will you miss the most from your community college experience?
The colleagues that I am honored to call friends who also endured some weekend study sessions. Also the amazing faculty and staff I had the privilege of meeting and getting to know during my time supporting the IT department as a Student Worker.

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Angela Scott

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Nursing, R.N-Associate in Science

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My desire to help people

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Adam Gunter

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, to University of California, Riverside (Bournes College of Engineering).

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Some family members, as well as a few close friends.

What did you love the most about attending community college? The staff and instructors, they are very helpful and love what they do.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Completely turn my performance around by seeking therapy at the Student Health Center.

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Adam Barbosa

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Northridge

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My Father

What did you love the most about attending community college? My Business Professors

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Be a better student

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Adriana Beard

What degree or certificate are you receiving?English-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? yes, University of California, Santa Barbara


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My sister


What did you love the most about attending community college? Being able to stay in my community and hometown while receiving a great education.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Be a successful full time college student with a part time job, but I did it!

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Adrian Gillespie

What degree or certificate are you receiving?
English-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, I will be attending California State University, Channel Islands.


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents, Chris Gillespie and Lisa Niederst.


What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved making so many amazing, lifelong friends.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Read so many books in such a short amount of time.

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Adrinna Escobar


What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts

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Alek Czeslovski


What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, almost definitely the University of Arizona in Tucson for a bachelor’s in Mathematics.


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? I am already a performance artist and model, but I look forward to what career options to which a degree in math will open.


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Myself. I didn’t have the support a lot of people have, and the odds were against me. I did this though; it may have taken 8 years with several interruptions, but I made it happen.


What did you love the most about attending community college? I am beyond grateful for the encouragement of a few amazing professors. Their willingness to work with my different learning needs enabled me to realize that I actually can succeed and thrive.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Speak openly about my learning disabilities, neurodiversity, trauma, and other struggles in many aspects of life. When I moved out at 17 and went to college, I learned that I don’t have to wear a painful mask all the time.

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Alexia Evangelista

What degree or certificate are you receiving?
Administration of Justice-Associate in Science for Transfer

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Yes, I will be joining the Ventura county sheriffs department


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents


What did you love the most about attending community college? Great professors that care about their students.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Graduate in 2 years

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Alina Schwieder


What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

Studio Arts-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University Long Beach


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents


What did you love the most about attending community college? The ability to be close to loved ones

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Alma Jaimes Soto


What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

History-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Northridge


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents


What did you love the most about attending community college? Getting involved and meeting amazing mentors.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Get the help and resources in order to succeed.

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Alondra Vargas


What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Accounting-Associate in Science Accounting-Certificate 

Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, I will be transferring, and I have not decided where I will be continuing my education


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family is my inspiration to get my degree in business.


What did you love the most about attending community college? What like the most about attending community college is all resources and support that was available to us.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… I never thought I could raise my GPA to where it is right now.

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Alonso Elias Torres

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Criminal Justice-Associate in Science

Criminal Justice-Certificate 

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts 

 
Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? No, but going to start applying into the police force


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family


What did you love the most about attending community college? The experience of attending college was amazing and meeting new people.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Make it this far with school and be able to graduate with a associate degree.

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Alyssa Carranza

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Associate Teacher-Certificate 

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Continue school and work


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My Mama


What did you love the most about attending community college? The support from the EAC and my counselor Mario Rivera Cebellero


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Further my education

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Amber Trimble


What degree or certificate are you receiving?

English-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Having a better career inspired me to pursue my education, also my best friends who have gotten their degree and better careers.


What did you love the most about attending community college? Most of my professors were great.

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Amy Wolfe

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Anthropology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts 

Are you transferring? If yes, where?
University of California, Santa Barbara


What did you love the most about attending community college? I really loved my professors and classmates through out my time at community college, they made learning interesting and inspiring!


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Go to college, let alone get a degree!

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Anahi Vasquez


What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts

 Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Sacramento State or Arizona State University


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents inspired me to pursue my educational goals.


What did you love the most about attending community college? The people you meet the relationships you build with the professors and faculty.

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Analyssa Monique Provencio

What degree or certificate are you receiving?History-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My mom Sophia

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Andrea Estefania Vargas Hernandez

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Northridge (CSUN)


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents and boyfriend


What did you love the most about attending community college? The college atmosphere that was provided my three years that I attended.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Speak in a public setting, I am now more comfortable speaking in front of large crowds.

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Andrea Vargas

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California Sate University, Channel Islands

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Angela Recancoj

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? I’m transferring to California State University, Channel Islands.


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents support


What did you love the most about attending community college? It made it easier to manage school, work and my life.

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Angela Zablocki

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Biology-Associate in Science for Transfer General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? University of California, Berkeley


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My grandma Rosa Inez


What did you love the most about attending community college?Studying in the library when its empty on weekends


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Vibe on the outdoor third floor, not pay for textbooks, and get a good PBS show recommendation

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Angelica Cruz

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Yes, assisting low income people obtain government services.


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My family


What did you love the most about attending community college? The flexibility and affordability


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Be able to finish getting my associates degree at 18

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Anna Rosales

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Nursing, R.N-Associate in Science



Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Registered Nurse


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My family, and my loved ones are a big inspiration as to what I have chosen to do. Thank you for all the love and support. I could not have done it without you guys.


What did you love the most about attending community college?The unity of being in a cohort, and the ability to learn so much from the program.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…study at the beach!

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Antonio Daniel Soriano

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Communication Studies-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Social Media Marketing-Certificate 


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, C


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My dad encouraged me to keep learning and to pursue a higher education.


What did you love the most about attending community college?I like the small community as well as small class sizes.

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Anna Heaton

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts 

Are you transferring? If yes, where?
University of California, Davis


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing?
Hopefully working in a lab or hospital


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?
Myself


What did you love the most about attending community college?
The amazing people I have met in my educational path.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Have my story inspire others, or accomplish the classes I did.

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Ashley Delgadillo

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Photography-Associate in Arts  

Photography-Certificate 


Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where?
California State University, Channel Islands


What will you miss the most from your community college experience?
Definitely the people, as well as the mentors I’ve had during my 3 years at Ventura College.

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Ashley Lamb

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Multi-Skilled Medical Assistant-Certificate


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? yes, medical assisting


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My family

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Asniya Sultana

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Island


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My family


What did you love the most about attending community college?Discovering to new possibilities for future and finding out what i want to major


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Have many choices!

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Avygayle Titco

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Biology-Associate in Science for Transfer


General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where?
California State University, Channel Islands


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?
My family


What will you miss the most from your community college experience?
I will miss the community as a whole. Including the professors, classmates, and friends I’ve made along the way.

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Aylin Rojas Sanchez

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents, because they immigrated to in the U.S so my sister and I could have a better education/future.


What did you love the most about attending community college? Getting to know a lot of amazing staff and students!

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Brenda Garcia

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Child Development-Associate in Science


Child Development-Certificate  

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?
My mother, she has always told me to strive for the better.


What will you miss the most from your community college experience?
I had a fun experience overall on Campus, one of my favorite highlights is being able to view the ocean from the Terrace. I am also grateful to have met my now close friend from an English class.

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Daniel Hassan

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Certificate of Excellence in Engineering
Are you transferring? If yes, where?
San Diego State University
Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?
My family and myself
What did you love the most about attending community college?
Experiencing the growth as a person coming out of high school while preparing for life at a 4 year institution
Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Enjoy math and physics so much. Coming into community college I was shooting to become a biology major but I ended up as a aerospace engineering major.

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Brianna Lucero

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes. California State University, Channel Islands


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My parents

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Britnee Elaine Sweat

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Anthropology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?
My biggest inspirations have been my family and my fiancé.


What will you miss the most from your community college experience?
I think what I will miss most about my community college experience will be the people I met in Anthropology Club at Ventura College, and International Relations Club, Black Student Union and the Honor’s Program at Moorpark.

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Bryce Alexander Brewer

What degree or certificate are you receiving?English-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Geography-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? University of California, Santa Barbara


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?
My family


What did you love the most about attending community college?Discovering what my educational aspirations and passions were


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…not procrastinate or manage my stress

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Caleb Klassen

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where?
California State University, Northridge


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?
One of my former therapists, Christy.


What did you love the most about attending community college?
The best part of attending Ventura College was all my professors.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Succeed in the college environment and move on to a four year university.

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Catherine Nicole Spears

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Associate Teacher-Certificate 

Child Development-Certificate 

Early Childhood Education-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Channel Islands


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Past teachers of mine, and also my Mother who is also a teacher.


What did you love the most about attending community college? The professors and staff. I really do feel they want the best for you in school and out. Everyone wants you to be successful and does everything they can to get you there and I definitely felt that at VC.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Graduate and with all A’s for that matter. This has been an extremely long journey starting back in 2005 when I graduated High School and started to attend another community college in a different city. I have been going to community college (off and on) for about 15 years now, and now I am at the finish line. I am very proud of myself for accomplishing these degrees (and a 4th after summer school). This road looked almost invisible for me at times, but now I can say with a HUGE smile on my face…I did it! I have something that no one can ever take away from me, and something I am very proud of.

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Carly Skiba

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts 

Are you transferring? If yes, where?
Next year I will be transferring to either California State University, Northridge or California State University, Channel Islands.


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing?
I will continue my work at Ventura College as a student lab tech in the biology department.


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?
My family has always pushed me and supported my goals, educational or otherwise. They’re the reason I’m here!


What will you miss the most from your community college experience?
I will miss my amazing job the most! Working in the biology department has been the best experience, and I have had the most fun here.

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Cayenne Elliott

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Holistic Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My boyfriend, my family, and my WifeyYy


What will you miss the most from your community college experience? The freedom of community college, picking my own classes, and taking courses that really interest me.

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Cecilia Cano

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

 Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University Stanislaus


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My siblings and parents are my inspiration because they always told me that everything is possible if I put my mind to it.


What will you miss the most from your community college experience? What I will miss the most is waking up every morning at 6:30 a.m. to go to cross country and track practice and getting to see my teammates and amazing coaches.

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Charles Mann

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Automotive Technology-Associate in Science

Automotive Technology-Certificate

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Automotive Technician at Enterprise Holdings

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My Family

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? I will miss walking among goal oriented individuals striving to become productive members of society. Perusing excellence in different fields inspired by their own personal interests.

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Christian Sandoval

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University of Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? MOM & DAD

What did you love the most about attending community college? Psychology Club


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… be so connected with other VC students and staff members in such a short time. I will forever miss VC and you will always be in my heart of memories.

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Christina Montrose

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts 

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes to California State University, Channel Islands


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My kids

What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved proving to myself that it’s never too late to earn your degree.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… go to school full time while also being a single parent.

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Christina Patashinsky

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Biological Science: Biotech-Associate in Science

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Not yet, but eventually California State University San Bernadino

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Myself, First generation college student.


What will you miss the most from your community college experience?I will miss all of my amazing professors and free tuition.

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Ciara Cruz

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

Theatre Arts-Associate in Arts for Transfer

  Are you transferring? If yes, where? Southern Oregon University


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…feel as proud and accomplished by my achievements as I did because of my wonderfully encouraging professors, mentors, and fellow students.

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Claudia Jauregui

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Accounting-Associate in Science 

 

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My cousin

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? I will miss how flexible professors were to make sure that their students got extra one on one time with professors when they needed more help. Also, how involved the students and professors were in the community and college itself.

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Claudia Orozco

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Criminal Justice-Associate in Science

Criminal Justice-Certificate 

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My son

What did you love the most about attending community college? The great teachers and people that work there helping us

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Take a class in English and graduate

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Colleen Clow

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

 Are you transferring? If yes, where? Boise State University

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My supportive, loving, and hard working parents. Also my amazing Psychology Professors at Ventura College.

What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved the small community, personal connections, and ability to save money to transfer.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Accomplish so many achievements in just two years!

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Cooper Wolf

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Monterey Bay

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My family

What will you miss the most from your community college experience?I will miss my friends and all the cool professors at Ventura College.

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Crystal Turner

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

 Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, to California State University, Channel Islands


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? I was inspired by doctors I have met, as well as friends and family


What will you miss the most from your community college experience? I will miss some of the professors and staff, whom I felt close to, and a few of the student who won’t be moving on yet.

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Crystal Pinedo

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Multi-Skilled Medical Assistant-Certificate

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? I will be in the medical field. Helping the patients with their needs. Taking vital signs and much more.


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family inspired me to pursue my educational goals. I was also inspired by myself since I want to be the best version of myself and provide a better future for myself.


What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved that community college taught me that I could achieve anything I set my mind to do, as long as I go for it. Failing is part of success.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Be the girl who just went for it. I MADE IT!

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Daisy Castillo

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Communication Studies-Associate in Arts for Transfer

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? University of California Santa Barbara


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My mom


What did you love the most about attending community college? Being able to figure out what I wanted in life with the help of my professors and mentors. Ventura College gave me the option to explore and find my true passion in Education and Communication Studies all at a very affordable price.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Achieve my dreams of being the first in my family to graduate with a college degree and transfer to my dream university.

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Daisy Perez

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Administration of Justice-Associate in Science for Transfer

Criminal Justice-Certificate 

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Cal Lutheran University


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents, nino, nina and my family inspired me to pursue my education goals.


What did you love the most about attending community college? What I loved most about attending community college is getting the chance to continue living at home with my parents and enjoying my family before I officially left to pursue my bachelors. I also loved my Criminal Justice professors the most, they set me up for success and connected me with people who can continue to guide me with my educational and career goals.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could enjoy waking up before an 8:30 lecture to get good parking.

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Daniela Castillo Vargas

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts

 General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, I’m transferring to University of California, Los Angeles


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family


What did you love the most about attending community college? The EOPS Program’s staff, they helped me a lot. The counselors were very cool!


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Being able to transfer to my dream school.

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Daniela Elena Castro

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents and my siblings. They are truly the most hardworking and inspiring individuals in my life. I would not be where I am today if it weren’t for their inspiration, support, and encouragement.


What did you love the most about attending community college? Being able to balance work and school, as well as being able to stay connected with my friends.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Get closer to my ultimate goal of becoming an optometrist.

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Daniel Lua Diaz

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family has always been there for me which gave me the motivation I need to push harder for my goals.


What will you miss the most from your community college experience? Ventura College gave me the best community college experience. I learned so much about my self and the educational system while I also met many great professors. I am really glad to be a part of this college.

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Destiny Perez

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts 

Are you transferring? If yes, where?

California State University, Northridge


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? As a first generation student I was inspired by students that were first in their family to go to college, they have a lot of ambition and self motivation.


What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved meeting new people almost every week when I went to campus for class or to get homework done at the library, or computer lab. I formed a lot of good friendships with people and it made me enjoy being at school more.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Get as much help as I did through the resources that Ventura College offers

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Diana Schultz

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Administration of Justice-Associate in Science for Transfer

Criminal Justice-Associate in Science

Criminal Justice-Certificate 

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University Northridge


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? I want to make a difference in people’s lives and be the best person I can be.


What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved the diversity. Everyone came from a different lifestyle but wanted the best education they could get.

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Dru Coronado

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, San Jose

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Dwayne Bozeman Jr

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer 

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My wife, My Son, My Mother and my Father. Struggles and Failures have shown me what to strive for and I continue to work to better the lives of the people I love, every day.


What will you miss the most from your community college experience? Friendships. Professors. Mainly the professors. Also the closeness of the college in proximity to my house.

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Edgar Gomez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Accounting-Associate in Science Accounting-Certificate 

Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer

Economics for Transfer-Associate in Arts for Transfer

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

  Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes; California State University, Fullerton


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents and my girlfriend Ariana.


What will you miss the most from your community college experience? The thing that I will miss most about Ventura College would be all the amazing professors I’ve had throughout my community college journey.

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Elaine Cornwell

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Business Management-Associate in Science

Business Management-Certificate 

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Still continuing to work with School Districts and Regional Center contracts for my work that provides ABA therapy for children with Autism

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My Dad. He got his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering when he was 50. Told me, there is no time limit for education.


What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved meeting new people and experiencing in person learning vs online (at the time)


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Stay focused on my goal to graduate. I always had something get in my way of my education until I finally was done waiting for life to improve, I decided to improve it myself. Learn new things and set my goals for my future.

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Eliya Frantz

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Music-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, either Azusa Pacific University or California Lutheran University.


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My music professors Brent Wilson and Robert Lawson, and my psychology professor Niki Milani.

What did you love the most about attending community college?I loved the inclusive environment, the available resources from counselors and the transfer center to help me plan for my future, and the affordable cost for my education.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Transfer to a University on a Music and Academic Scholarship.

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Elisa M Jauregui

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Administration of Justice-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Dominguez Hills


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?Me


What did you love the most about attending community college? Having the opportunity to double major in two of the best subjects.

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Mira Ricchiazzii

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Fine Arts-Associate in Arts 


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Liberty University


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My class mates


What did you love the most about attending community college? It was very affordable


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Study in English language

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Emily Aldrich

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

English-Associate in Arts for Transfer

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Homeschooling me from K-12, my mom invested an exceptional amount of time and energy into my education. Throughout my educational journey, she has never stopped encouraging and supporting me as I work toward my goals.


What did you love the most about attending community college? It sounds cliche, but the best part about attending community college truly has been the community. I have been so blessed by all of my amazing professors and the incredible friends I have made in my classes!


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Before going to VC, I never imagined that I would spend part of my college experience investing into the education of others! Being a tutor has been such a fulfilling experience, and I have grown so much through my encounters with both students and coworkers.

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Emily Ward

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

Studio Arts-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Long Beach

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Erica Leon

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Accounting-Associate in Science

Accounting-Certificate 

Business Management-Associate in Science

Business Management-Certificate 

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My Husband


What did you love the most about attending community college? I enjoyed learning new information and skills.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Figure out what I wanted to do with my life, but now I have a plan.

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Erick Pina

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes. Still making decisions


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My Mom Guadalupe Maria Pina


What did you love the most about attending community college? What I love most about attending Ventura College are the professors that make classroom discussions fun and interesting. I also love the help from the faculty, and resources that have help made my educational journey a success. I Love the events that the Associated Students of Ventura College puts on for us students!!


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could become that man I am today as well achieve the success that I have today!

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Esbeyda Jimenez

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Northridge

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Esmeralda Gomez

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts 

 General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Stan Weisel (my 2018 Phoenix Scholarship donor)


What did you love the most about attending community college? Building a support system with students who share similar struggles, who have similar goals, and the dedicated professors.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…make a change and give back to my community.


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Esteban Guerrero

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? A passion to better understand the environment we have created and foundation that we have built upon


What did you love the most about attending community college? The diversity

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Get A’s in my class (used to be a C student in high school)

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Steph Cedillo

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona.


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family and friends.


What will you miss the most from your community college experience? The environment, the professors and how easy it is to get around.

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Ethan Robert Denton

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Water Science: Wastewater-Associate in Science


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Wastewater Treatment


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Myself and my family


What did you love the most about attending community college? Meeting new people and the experience, along with the education.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Graduate from a college


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Fabiola Zermeno

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Associate Teacher-Certificate 

Child Development-Associate in Science

Child Development-Certificate 

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, National University

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Looking

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My son “Jeffrey” who has Autism.

What will you miss the most from your community college experience?The Teachers are awesome!


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Farah Crown

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands



Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Me, Myself and I

What did you love the most about attending community college? The Professors

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…do Stats. Thanks Prof Jack Bennett

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Felicia Rosas

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Accounting-Associate in Science

Accounting-Certificate 

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Cal Lutheran University

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My Family

What did you love the most about attending community college? Classes were accommodating

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Get a degree while being a full time employee and mother.

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Fernando Aguilar

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Communication Studies-Associate in Arts for Transfer

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents and my sister

What did you love the most about attending community college? The professors and their amazing commitment.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…I never thought I’d get a degree.


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Gabriela Mendez

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My Mom and Dad, everything I have done this far is the make them proud.

What did you love the most about attending community college? I liked being able to meet new people and form different friendships within each class. Psychology professors were also very great, they definitely set me up and got me ready for my upper division courses!

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Hold an associate degree, where I can eventually move on to receive a bachelor’s degree.

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Gabriela Ramos

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My Grandpa & my parents

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Gabrielle Lucareli

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Nursing, R.N-Associate in Science


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? I hopefully will be working at a hospital, my goal is Labor and Delivery!

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family and my passion of caring for others.

What did you love the most about attending community college?All the friends I made in my nursing program and my wonderful teachers!

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Gabrielle Mousseau

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Biology-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? I am transferring to University of California, Santa Barbara where I am majoring in Biological Sciences!


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents have always told me I could achieve anything I put my mind to. They inspired me to pursue my dreams with dedication and commitment.

What did you love the most about attending community college? The aspect of community college I love most is the people. There was always positivity and encouragement from both the staff and fellow peers.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…accomplish and learn as much as I have. I have obtained useful skills from my attendance at Ventura College that will help me exponentially in my educational pursuits.


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Gabrielle Paredes

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Fullerton

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My dad has always been supportive through every up and down at Ventura College. My mom challenged me and pushed me to take harder courses and it always paid off.

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? Studying in the quad with my friends on a nice sunny day.

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Gary London

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Welding Technology-Certificate


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George M. Arce

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts 


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My Mother, she was always persistent that I get a degree and continue higher education

What did you love the most about attending community college? The professors, they cared about their subject and students

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Gloria H. Chagolla

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Medical Assistant/Admin-Associate in Science

Medical Assistant/Admin-Certificate

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My Mother, 5 kids, and Sisters

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? I will miss my instructors, Falco and Brooks who didn’t give up on me and gave me the confidence I needed and the support to stay on top of my courses. I will miss their kind and encouraging words and advice. Also, their dedication as educators.

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Gloria M. Banuelos

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, National University

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? I’ve been an Ventura County employee for 23 years.

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My mentor/best friend

What did you love the most about attending community college? Interacting with other students; learning experience; opportunities

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Complete junior college and continue to be encouraged to pursue my Bachelor’s degree

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LaDaesha Merriweather

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Sociology -Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Me, I inspired myself. I want more for myself so meeting my goals is start!

What did you love the most about attending community college? My basketball team <3

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Accomplish anything I have accomplished, so many have doubt me but I made it!

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Zandt Miller

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts 

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer 

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

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Nicholas Justiniano

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Water Science: Wastewater-Associate in Science

Water Science: Wastewater-Certificate 

Are you transitioning into the workforce? I am working a a Wastewater Operator in Training for the City of Ventura

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My children. I wanted them to see me graduate so I can inspire them to follow my footsteps.

What did you love the most about attending community college? The friends I met and usefull knowledge I obtained.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Do well in school I did not graduate High School so it was a chance to redeem myself

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Jazmine Barron

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Accounting-Associate in Science

Accounting-Certificate 

Business Management-Associate in Science

Business Management-Certificate 

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts

Are you transferring? If yes, where? After graduating from Ventura College, I will be transferring to CSU Channel Islands.

Are you transitioning into the workforce? For the past year, I have worked as a student worker at Ventura College. If I’m able to, I would like to continue working as such during my time at university.

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? I have family who have inspired me to this educational path. Without the hard work they’ve done to provide me with a good life and the opportunity to go to school, I would still try just as hard to make them proud in some way.

What did you love the most about attending community college? I love how inclusive the college is. While working here, everyone was so kind and helpful. I would be given advice on how to do certain things in the future. I received encouragement whenever I felt stressed from classes. I got to know a lot of people just by working here. It felt like. A second home!

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… graduate from community college. In fact, I didn’t consider community college as an option for a very long time! I grew up thinking I had to be at university right after I graduated from high school. Community college gave me time to think about what I really wanted to do in life. It also helped prepared me for when I was finally able to transfer to a university.

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Daisy Davila

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Kinesiology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Northridge

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family

What did you love the most about attending community college?Interacting with people

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… make it this far

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Sarah Kagan

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts

Are you transferring? If yes, where? University of California, Davis

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My momma

What did you love the most about attending community college? Being a part of a community of students that constantly demonstrated what it means to persevere and the amazing staff that guided and supported us.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… become a confident public speaker

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Sariah Quispe

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts 

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Pharmacy Technician

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My one constant, Hannah…Kaily, the best roommate & greatest friend…and my now wife Jackie, all who continue to inspire me daily. All of them, and so many more incredible souls.

What did you love the most about attending community college? What I loved most is the diversity and sense of family. You really do make lifelong friends in college.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… graduate. But I’m forever grateful to have finally made it.

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Lincoln Raju-Johnson

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Not immediately but hopefully to University of California Santa Barbara

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My mom and dad.. and my teachers.

What did you love the most about attending community college? The diversity of classes.. and learning new things.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… attend college

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Brandon Talmadge

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Family

What did you love the most about attending community college? The compassion that most professors displayed.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… graduate from college

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Jorge Membreno

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Economics for Transfer-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? yes, not sure yet.

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family. I will be the first person in my family to get a BA.

What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved the opportunities to learn and explore different academic disciplines for a very affordable price.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… I could pursue my dream to work in Public Policy.

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Nirona Beitseen

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer

Economics for Transfer-Associate in Arts for Transfer

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts 

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Northridge

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My spouse

What did you love the most about attending community college? The faculty being very helpful in making things achievable for my success.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… find out what major I like. I also never thought that I will like my business courses which my good instructors made that happen.

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Josh Huggins

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts 

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts 

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, University of California, Santa Cruz

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My Parents, My siblings, My Friends, and My Significant Other

What did you love the most about attending community college? It is close to home, and the semester prices are affordable.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… achieve the things people believed I could.

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Brian Esquivel

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Biological Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Biology-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts 

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Chico

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My grandparents, from both sides of the family who lived in the pueblos and made a living from either growing or harvesting crops in México. As they found the means to keep going forward with their passions and hard work. I am also doing so with my education.

What did you love the most about attending community college? Going to learn and create memorable experiences with all my colleagues in class.

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Kyle Brown

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Wanting to make a difference in the community

What did you love the most about attending community college? Achieving something that has my name on it, that my family, and friends can be proud. Likewise, I always wanted to become a doctor.

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Kayla Serros

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? I will be transferring to a four-year institution by Fall 2020.

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family as a whole

What did you love the most about attending community college? Few of the experiences that I loved while attending Ventura College was the ability to stay at home, continue my education and transition into college life with ease. In addition, I absolutely loved the availability of classes, the beautiful campus and the kind support that professors, counselors and the diverse community provided.

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Katie Anderson

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts 

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Chico

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents

What did you love the most about attending community college? How helpful my professors and counselors were.

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Cecilia Huerta

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts 

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Oscar Raygoza

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Art

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family, specially my dad, my mom, and siblings.

What did you love the most about attending community college? What I loved the most about attending college was to learn more about different subjects, and also some of my teachers were really nice, and also an inspiration.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Continue with my studies after high school

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Sarah Cruz

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Business Management-Associate in Science Business Management-Certificate 

Social Media Marketing-Associate in Science

Social Media Marketing-Certificate 

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family. Especially my son, Liam. I am very blessed to be able to attend college and graduate. 💕

What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved going to class and being with my classmates. I will definitely miss the friendships I had made.

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Chloe Barbosa

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Northridge

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My Father & Grandmother.

What did you love the most about attending community college? How easily I could adapt my own learning style in each of my courses

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Alma Mendoza

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? At this moment I don’t know but if I will I would like to go to California State University, Northridge.

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? I will do therapy

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Myself and also my community

What did you love the most about attending community college? The environment

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… accomplish my goals

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Kenda Samaan

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents

What did you love the most about attending community college? Everyone is so helpful and caring

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… make it this far and apply for Universities this year!

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Moraiah Ramirez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? All of my supportive loved ones.

What did you love the most about attending community college? How helpful and supportive all of the faculty have been!

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Rhiana Thompson

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Medical Assistant/Admin-Certificate

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Oxnard College

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My mom has always been my inspiration when it comes to achieving my educational goals and dreams. Your dream house is coming soon MOMMA!!!

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James Blanchard

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Mathematics-Associate in Science for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

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Briana Galvan

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents, siblings, boyfriend, and Dr. Murillo!

What did you love the most about attending community college? Meeting many friends/professors, and being a part of pirate pride!

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Push myself beyond the limit until I pushed myself to it.

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Moses Cornejo

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts

Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Northridge

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents

What did you love the most about attending community college? The community

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Make a difference within the community

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Salma Hernandez

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Northridge

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William Nichols

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My kids and wife

What did you love the most about attending community college? Finishing

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Write an essay to pass English V01A

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Joseph Woodrow Rimpa

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Elementary Teacher Education-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

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Michelle Martinez

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Child Development-Associate in Science

Child Development-Certificate 

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Myself and my 4 kids…Jordan, Kaedyn, Lyrik, and Olivia

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… The new and amazing friends I made.

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Mark Castaneda

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts 

Are you transferring? If yes, where? University of California, Los Angeles

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Gregory Puentes

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Criminal Justice-Associate in Science

Criminal Justice-Certificate 

Criminal Justice-Certificate 

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? not at the moment

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Going through the police academy for Oxnard Police Department

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Parents

What did you love the most about attending community college? Being able to go at my phase

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Carolyn Thompson

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Multi-Skilled Medical Assistant-Certificate

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Guadalupe Coronel

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

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Guadalupe Jaime Gonzales

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Multi-Skilled Medical Assistant-Certificate

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Gwen Medvigy

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts   General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family, especially my parents have always encouraged and inspired me to go as far as I can with my education.

What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved my professors and the small class sizes

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…I never thought I could earn two degrees whilst completing transfer units and working full time

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Gloria M. Banuelos

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, National University

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? I’ve been an Ventura County employee for 23 years.

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My mentor/best friend

What did you love the most about attending community college?Interacting with other students; learning experience; opportunities

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Complete junior college and continue to be encouraged to pursue my Bachelor’s degree

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Berlin Juarez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  
Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My dad

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Brandy Gonzalez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts

  
Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My mother


What did you love the most about attending community college? Learning something new everyday


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Made so many of my family members proud.

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Alyssa Flores

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Message Therapist


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My daughter, Layla.


What will you miss the most from your community college experience? The support & guidance from staff & fellow peers.

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Brianna Macias

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Currently working as a CNA, and plan on Continuing my education in the medical field


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My mom inspired me to pursue my educational goals. She never give up on me even when I was struggling in classes. She always told me I could do to to keep pushing myself.


What did you love the most about attending community college?The diversity of all the different classes


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…I never thought I could get A’s in some of the classes I took. I also enjoyed classes I thought I won’t.

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Bridget Brokaw

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Early Childhood Education-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Channel Islands


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?Family and friends


What did you love the most about attending community college?I really liked the Child Development Program they have and I enjoyed working at the preschool center on campus. I also appreciated the support I received from the EAC.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Be successful in getting experience and learning about the area of focus that I am interested in

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Brieanna Tafoya

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, to California State University, Long Beach


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents.


What did you love the most about attending community college? I love the friendly community.

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Brihana Romero

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Elementary Teacher Education-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes to California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Family

What did you love the most about attending community college? The community

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Graduate with an outstanding GPA, A’s, B’s and one C in three years

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Brittany Bybee

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts 

 
Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Channel Island

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My mom and working with children, if it wasn’t for my mom I wouldn’t have found my dream job working with children. Working with children has been the greatest reward one can ever receive, helping others that need it the most is my passion. I love helping children see their maximum potential

What did you love the most about attending community college? I love how connected everyone is here and welcoming. I never felt like I couldn’t ask a question, and I always felt like I had support. Ventura College has great staff and I really enjoyed the campus ventura is a beautiful location.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Succeed without having a massive amount of debt, I’m so thankful for all the student support they offered, it really made a difference in my education and helped me accomplish my goals without stressing about the future.

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Brooklyn Wallet

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Communication Studies-Associate in Arts for Transfer

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Maryville College


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family


What did you love the most about attending community college? Meeting new people and being on an athletic team

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Cassandra Gonzalez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Multi-Skilled Medical Assistant-Certificate

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Cassidy Craig

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Early Childhood Education-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts

  
Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family and friends


What did you love the most about attending community college? The softball team!! Go Pirates!! #17


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…feel so supported while at a junior college

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Charles de La Laurencie

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  
Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, in Miami in Florida
Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My USA trip during summer 2016
What did you love the most about attending community college? Everything to be honest (tennis, school, new friends)
Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Learn English faster

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Cheryl Ortiz

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Business Management-Associate in Science Business Management-Certificate 

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Not at this time

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My friend Annie

What did you love the most about attending community college? Learning new things from great teachers, but my husband would say I loved buying school supplies the most!

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Delilah Juarez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Administration of Justice-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State Fullerton

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My mother !

What did you love the most about attending community college? All the resources that were available & getting prepared for a University.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Accomplish what I wanted such a small amount of time!

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Yesenia Moran

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts    

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family and my husband inspired me to pursue my educational goals.

What did you love the most about attending community college? Community college allowed me to explore new things, while I set my goals down.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… save a lot of money and get the same amount of learning material as a university.

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Nicholas Rainwater

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? University, of California, Santa Cruz

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Grandpa

What did you love the most about attending community college? Making new friends.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Study because I wanted to, not because I had to.

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Karina Jimenez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Administration of Justice-Associate in Science for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Cal Poly Pomona University

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents, but I mostly wanted to do this for myself…and my dog!

What did you love the most about attending community college? I got to save hella money! And the food trucks

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Earn my degree and transfer to my dream school!

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Jessica Mendoza

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Fullerton

What did you love the most about attending community college? Softball

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Julie A. Morales

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Accounting-Associate in Science Accounting-Certificate

Business Management -Associate in Science Business Management-Certificate 

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes. Unsure where.

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My sister Cathy and my brother Richard.

What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved my professors who believed in me, who loved teaching, and who were genuinely concerned with the success of their students.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… I never thought that at 64 years old, I finally achieved a goal that was long overdue but totally worthwhile. I am graduating with two Associate of Science degrees and cumulative GPA of 3.91. Winning!

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Miles Gillespie

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands.

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family

What did you love the most about attending community college? Being close to home and resources I am familiar with.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… get a degree

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Jannet Ambriz

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? As I await to enter a nursing program I will begin to work at Los Robles Hospital.

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Myself wanting to do more in life and set an example for my son.

What did you love the most about attending community college? I enjoyed my entire journey. I met some amazing people and learned so much.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Push myself out of my comfort zone.

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Katie Hernandez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Studio Arts-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Family and friends

What did you love the most about attending community college? It was close to home

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Learn as much as I did about drawing and painting.

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Jameri Gonzalez

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Accounting-Associate in Science

Accounting-Certificate 

Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents continue to inspire and motivate me to work hard, not only for my educational goals but for any goal I set my mind too. I would also like give thanks to my family and close friends for motivating me to transfer because if it wasn’t for them I wouldn’t be where I am today.

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Deanna Romero

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Channel Islands

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Cynthia Baca

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Administration of Justice-Associate in Science for Transfer

Criminal Justice-Associate in Science

Criminal Justice-Certificate 

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University Northridge

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My daughter also the love and support from my loved ones.

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Melissa E. Barragan

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? YES!!! University of California, Santa Barbara

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Continuing to work for Autism Society Ventura County and focus on my schooling.

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My MOM ** couldn’t have done this without your love and support**, my family– grandma, brother, loved ones, MYSELF. Shout out to Anthony (Sr.!), Larry, Ricky and Rosa for always having my back along the way and being true fans. Thank you to Carly and the ASVC Board of Directors for believing in me and allowing me the flexibility to accomplish my goals in both work and school. You are all an inspiration to me.

What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved the VC campus, my peers and Professors there and the energy that made me feel like I was home. I will miss this campus so much and will never forget my experience here. #1 community college I would recommend.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…accomplish so much in the short amount of time I did. After taking years off to focus on work, I was able to overcome obstacles to double my GPA since reapplying in 2018 and finding my passion along the way. All of the hard work, long nights and stressful times were all worth the feeling I have right now and can honestly say I am blessed and thankful for these accomplishments and this amazing opportunity I have been given.

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Roshaunda Blackwood

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Northridge

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? God, love and people. Who inspired me to pursue majoring in Psychology were my youth within my church, and my mother. Pastoral Therapist

What did you love the most about attending community college? Everything! Closeness, the Professors, student life and how it is home.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Finish what was possible and, achieve what was available to me, because of all the obstacles I’ve been through.

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Matthew Tushla

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Political Science – Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, Undecided

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My Parents

What did you love the most about attending community college? Having a flexible schedule

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Want to major in political science

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Nangsinyuy Epse Kinsam

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts 

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Continue with Nursing program

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? I had so much Inspiration from my spouse

What did you love the most about attending community college? Ventura College Professors are so passionate about their job. They encourage and are happy to see their students succeed.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… I never thought I could challenge myself after being out of school for over fifteen years.

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Isaiah Covarrubias

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family

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Nathan Woodward

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Administration of Justice-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

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Maria Karina DeBoni

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Stay at home mom

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?Family and Friends

What did you love the most about attending community college?The teachers I had, they were all super friendly, helpful and passionate about the course they were teaching

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Further my education after high school

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Chloe Tupy

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents inspired me to keep going to school.


What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved being independent and meeting so many people with different experiences and backgrounds.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…I never thought I would be able to survive college all on my own and learn so much about the world.

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Christine Upton

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Maybe.. we’ll see!


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Myself, one of my best friends, my husband and kids


What did you love the most about attending community college? Having the courage to come back after almost 30 years! I LOVED MY Spanish class and Professora Tania!


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Almost 30 years ago I started at VC fresh out of Buena High School. I did pretty well until I moved out on my own and had a full time job. I took enough Child Development units to find a successful preschool teaching job followed by other school admin type jobs. I could no longer balance school and work and soon after started a family. I left VC with 4-5 classes left to take. I knew I’d be back I just didn’t know when. I hate starting something and not finishing. Fast forward to Summer of 2019, one of my best friends told me she was going to go back to college. We had graduated from HS together and for somewhat similar reasons she didn’t finish VC back then either. So with her deciding to go back, I decided I would go on that journey with her! Scared to death, I registered for Fall classes and met with a VC counselor. My counselor Gema welcomed me back and made me feel confident. I learned how to do online classes which was new to me but I enjoyed it. I felt anxiety almost every day to goto my physical classes because let’s face it, I’m not an 18 or 20 year old anymore. But by Spring semester I felt pretty good about my classes and even made a new friend! VC had changed since I was there last so I had to learn where everything was and even enjoyed a few meals from the food trucks. Professor Coffey and Professor DeClerck were great and I enjoyed their classes. I especially loved taking Spanish. My heart broke when the quarantine hit. Not only was I finally comfortable attending classes but I had dreamed of the day I would finally walk at a college graduation. I wanted my children (now ages 23 & 12), my husband and my 87 year old mother there with me. It hurts but I’m still proud of myself and my accomplishments. It’s not easy to come back but I would want others to know that it’s never too late and it’s been really worth it! Thank you to my husband and kids who believed in me and all of my supportive friends. Go me!

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Cody Pallasigui

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Architectural Design-Associate in Science

Architectural Design-Certificate 

Architectural Science-Associate in Science

Architectural Science-Certificate 
Are you transferring? If yes, where? Sci Arc, Cal Poly Pomona, or NewSchool of Architecture


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Drafting and Design


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My family


What did you love the most about attending community college?Cost effectiveness


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…See the possibilities of what I can reach

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Cynthia Hernandez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer
Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Los Angles

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David Arroyo Jr

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer
Are you transferring? If yes, where? California Lutheran University
Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My son the moment he was born 3 years ago.
What did you love the most about attending community college? The flexibility I had with my schedule, the amazing professors, and culture.
Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Attain any type of degree, VCCCD helped me be more confident in myself academically.

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Deisy Talavera

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Early Childhood Education-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Washington


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents and boyfriend


What did you love the most about attending community college? MY TEACHERS AND THEIR SUPPORT, ALSO MISS JESSIE LLAMAS, SHE ALWAYS SUPPOTED AND HELPED ME


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Achieve my dreams, because I’m the first college student from my family

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Desiree Alexa Lopez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts   General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands


What did you love the most about attending community college? What I loved most, was just the experience of being in college.

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Devon Reading

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Channel Islands


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? yes, Real Estate Agent/Salespersons


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents keep me going even when it was tuff guggling school and work.


What did you love the most about attending community college? The cool teachers were the best part when I was attending community college.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…I never thought I could take an fully online course.

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Heather Hankins

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Studio Arts-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes I’m transferring to Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, Oregon for Fall 2020.


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My passion for art and learning what came before me is what drove me.


What did you love the most about attending community college? The open access to the painting studio, and Bob Moskowitz of course!


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Get so many parking violations in one semester.

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Hector Ruben Hernandez Arellan

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Criminal Justice-Associate in Science

Criminal Justice-Certificate 
Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? La chancla

What did you love the most about attending community college? Low cost

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Do full time work and school at the same time

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Helen Orellana

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My sister Tanya


What did you love the most about attending community college? Meeting my friends.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Reach my academic goals

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Alejandra Lira

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Holistic Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family and friends


What did you love the most about attending community college? Being able to meet people I call friends now


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Have an idea of what my future could look like

 

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Darren White

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Business Management-Associate in Science

Business Management-Certificate 


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Continuing Military Service


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My Father who passed away in 2014.


What did you love the most about attending community college?Meeting interesting people and diversity.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Survive through mathematics.

 

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Elysarah Calica

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Western New England University


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My parents


What did you love the most about attending community college?Being comfortable.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Learn so much.

 

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Haley Woods

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts   General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes- A California State University, majoring in nursing


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Myself and my little sister


What did you love the most about attending community college? The professors were accommodating and useful.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Become a nurse!

 

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Indalecio Bazaldua

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Administration of Justice-Associate in Science for Transfer Criminal Justice-Associate in Science Criminal Justice-Certificate 


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Yes I would be in the police department


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My mother for a better future


What did you love the most about attending community college?Meeting new people and being able to listen to the story’s the professors had


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…I never thought I’d make it this far! Hard work and dedication

 

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Ingrid Navarro

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My Mom


What did you love the most about attending community college?I really appreciate the help that EOPs provided me with, and how they made me feel cared for.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Work towards my career and work simultaneously

 

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Isabella Sandt

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My mom

 

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Itzel Saraiy Ortiz Bibian

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Multi-Skilled Medical Assistant-Certificate

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Myself

What did you love the most about attending community college? The attention and professionalism of the counselors.

 

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Iyana Lievanos

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My parents inspired me to pursue my educational goals! This is for them

 

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Jackie Pinedo

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family

What did you love the most about attending community college? Meeting people with similar goals as mine and mentors who helped me along my journey

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Be the first person in my family to attend college and be successful in doing it

 

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Jacob Cervantez

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Northridge


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My parents


What did you love the most about attending community college?Attending Ventura College helped me find what I truly wanted to do with my life.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Be more proud of myself for what I’ve accomplished

 

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Jacqueline Chavez

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Economics for Transfer-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes. University of California, Davis


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? no


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My family


What did you love the most about attending community college?The staff


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Understand calculus

 

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Zoe Holder

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Nursing, R.N-Associate in Science


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, to an online Bachelors of Science in Nursing program through the University of Texas


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Yes, as a registered nurse (RN)


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My wife, Maressa.

 

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Jamie L. Bell

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Island


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?Friends and Family


What will you miss the most from your community college experience?I will miss the professors who really care about their students success. I will miss studying in the library for hours and walking the campus in the evening when the sun begins to set feeling that sense of pride that I’m taking the needed steps to further my education.

 

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Jamie Smith

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Child Development-Associate in Science

Child Development-Certificate 

Early Childhood Education-Associate in Science for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, Hopefully to Arizona State University


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My children


What did you love the most about attending community college?I love the sense of community on our campus. It fit with my family life.

 

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Janesa Arenas

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Geography-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Family, friends and Professor Clinton!

 

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Jared Ibarra

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Diesel Engine Repair-Certificate 


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Heavy equipment mechanic


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My brother and mom


What did you love the most about attending community college? Being able to get what I wanted under a year


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Make my mom proud once again

 

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Jasmin Cortes

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? CNA


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My parents

 

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Jasmine Castro

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

 

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Jasmin Rivera

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Economics for Transfer-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Long Beach


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Entrepreneurs

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? Buying food at the Lunch Trucks, walking around Ventura College’s beautiful campus and meeting my future husband by the bus stop.

 

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Jassmine Larios

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Multi-Skilled Medical Assistant-Certificate


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My son Xavier’

 

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Jayne Abbe

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts

  
Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands or California State University, Northridge (waiting to hear back from CSUN)


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My parents, friends, grandparents, my aunt, and co-workers


What did you love the most about attending community college?Community, being involved in Intervarsity at VC, friends, and being in Jamie Harmon’s communications classes!


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Make so many friends!

 

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Jazmine Macias

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Anthropology-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University Chico


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My mom
What did you love the most about attending community college?The flexibility of the classes
Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…I never thought I would have a degree in anthropology. I never had an interest in it until I took a class from one of the teachers at Oxnard College and I really enjoy the subject.

 

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Jazmin Rincon

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Elementary Teacher Education-Associate in Arts for Transfer

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Northridge


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents

What did you love the most about attending community college? Being able to meet new people


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Accomplished so many things in life

 

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Jeanette Cervantes

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Criminal Justice-Associate in Science Criminal Justice-Certificate 


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Northridge


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My mother Estela and my son Joseph, they have always believed in me and always reminded me I can achieve anything i put my mind too!

What did you love the most about attending community college? Might sound cheesy, but learning!


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Get a degree!

 

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Jeannette Castellanos

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Full time student


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My parents


What did you love the most about attending community college?Flexibility

 

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Jeannette Worthy

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Business Management-Associate in Science

Business Management-Certificate 

 

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Jennifer Bustillos

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Administration of Justice-Associate in Science for Transfer


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Alexander, my son. I want him to be able to look at my accomplishments for motivation and remember that anything is possible.


What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved that not only was I attending school at Ventura college, but so was my son. I loved being able to say to him “hey we’re going to school together!”

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…I never thought I would ever be able to obtain a degree and now i’m on my way on finishing and furthering my education.

 

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Jennifer Cruz-De Jesus

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Elementary Teacher Education-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

 

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Jennifer Patino

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts

  
Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? I ultimately want to become a Nurse Practitioner one day!

 

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Jenny Yoon

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Northridge


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Friends & Family


What did you love the most about attending community college? Being surrounded by positive people (and saving money)

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Make more friends because my high school friends were also going to VC

 

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Jessica Maciel

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My child, Elden, was the driving force in pursuing a higher education

 

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Jessica Garcia

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Business Management-Associate in Science

Business Management-Certificate 


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family, my siblings, and my boyfriend, but especially my Mom.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Be a full time student and a full time worker.

 

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Jessica Mendez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Biology-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? University of California, Santa Barbara


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents

 

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Jingying Ooi

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Mathematics-Associate in Science for Transfer
Are you transferring? If yes, where? University of California, Berkeley or University of California, Los Angeles
Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…I never thought I could be so involved at a community college. I get a lot opportunities to learn and explore my path. Now I know what I want to do and would like to thank to this great community.

 

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Jiordanne Guy-Candelaria

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? West Coast College

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Aristedes, Kainoa, Davyn, Mom, and Dad this is for you!


 

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Joanna Rivas

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Administration of Justice-Associate in Science for Transfer

Criminal Justice-Associate in Science Criminal Justice-Certificate 

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Northridge


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My two boys Joseph and Mateo, my parents and mentors I have met along my journey at VENTURA COLLEGE.

What did you love the most about attending community college? At Ventura college I loved that it is a small school and the class sizes are amazing, because they are small in size;it is easier to interact as a class and be able to participate, the professors care for your success and are there when students need them.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Grow as an individual in many aspects, to be able to grow independently and be able to figure out resources. Some classes I have taken have helped with these developments such as communication, the class I took showed me to not be afraid to speak up and speak loud, to be yourself as everyone is different.


 

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Jocelyn Gonzalez

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Accounting-Certificate 


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My biggest inspiration was my son Ryan, my husband David Salcedo, my mother Lisbeth G. And my sisters.


What did you love the most about attending community college? The most amazing thing I could experience is was having the help and positive attitude from my teachers and the incredible people that I meet with the years.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Make my dream from get an accounting certification, besides English is my second language. Thanks to all the staff, teachers, etc. They are a big important part of this achievement.


 

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Jocelyn Padilla

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family.

What did you love the most about attending community college? The thing I loved most about attending community college was the supportive mentorship I received while on campus.


 

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Johnathan Munoz

What degree or certificate are you receiving ?Nursing, R.N-Associate in Science


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Yes, working as a RN

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family

What did you love the most about attending community college? Graduating 🙂

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…work has hard as i did to graduate with my degree in nursing.


 

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Karim Tadrous

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Engineering, General-Certificate 

Engineering, General-Associate in Science


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Yes, Construction Engineer


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family

What did you love the most about attending community college? The sources of the college are amazing.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Be an engineer one day.


 

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Lacey Ryan

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My kids, Aidan, Elias and Joplin.

What did you love the most about attending community college? I learned so much about the world and everybody in it.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Finish something I started.


 

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Madison Collins

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Administration of Justice-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Sacramento


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My mom was definitely the person who inspired me to pursue my all of my goals. She has always been my biggest supporter and advocate, so I want to continue making her proud.

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? I will miss my friends, the relationships that I have built with some of my professors, and the network of support that has been cultivated for me throughout my time at Ventura College.


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Johnathon Macias

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Humboldt State University


 

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John Wdowicki

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family and friends


What did you love the most about attending community college? I liked seeing my friends from high school and being a member of my club, VC Circle K International.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Type up papers and successfully meet the requirements of the paper


 

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John Theissen

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, East Bay


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Recreation Therapy for the Department of Veteran Services


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My wife ( Gina), children and Dr. Beverly Haas.


What did you love the most about attending community college? The staff. Mr. Mario Rivera (EAC) and Sandra Gustafson ( VA cert. official).

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Get another degree after my military service.

 

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Jonalyne Ballesteros

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Nursing, R.N-Associate in Science


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Yes. Registered Nurse

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My husband and my children


 

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Jonas Samuel Brogdin

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes. California Lutheran University to study Environmental Science and Geology


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Nora Vlasof, my anthropology professor, because she helped me realize that I can have more than one dream.

What did you love the most about attending community college? The best thing about attending was the variety of classes available to me and the friendships I made along the way.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…succeed in a traditional classroom environment.


 

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Jonathan Marrufo

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? No one really. Just myself wanting to better my future. My parents or relatives didn’t further their education. I just knew if I stayed in school the expansion of my mind would free me from the darkness of ignorance.

What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved learning and seeing myself and my peers grow. It was always challenging but easier to overcome with peers alongside you.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Write decent papers or calculate formulas in chemistry.


 

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Joseph Haro

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Anthropology-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? E&J Gallo Wine Representative


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My Family

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? The Counselor’s and Professors made this a really great community college experience

 

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Jose Carbajal

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Business Management-Associate in Science

Business Management-Certificate 


 

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Joshelyn Wyman

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Communication Studies-Associate in Arts for Transfer

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  
Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands


 

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Joshua Beckman

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Mathematics-Associate in Science for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands


 

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Joshua Lopez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Myself

What did you love the most about attending community college? The professors are what truly made the experience a great one


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Be proud of myself


 

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Jozea Lopez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Mathematics-Associate in Sc

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Northridge


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My mother


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…That I would be able to go to my dream College


 

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Julia Burchell-Smith

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Los Angeles


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents


What did you love the most about attending community college?Community college provided the foundation needed to succeed at a university level.

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Julia Iverson

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, Nationals University

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family, my friends, and my wonderful fiance

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? I don’t really think I’ll miss much


 

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Julie Garcia

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? I applied for the Radiology program in February 28 2020 at Moorpark College awaiting to see if I get in.


Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Working as a Clinical Aide in Radiology

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? I decided to go back to college as my children old enough to take care of themselves. It was time for me to finish my education.

What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved whole college vibe. The experience was something I will always cherish.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…I never thought I would be able to say I was a college graduate. But now I can say I did it!!! Better late then never. Now I can be the greatest role model as a single parent and a mother of 4 that anything is possible as long as you work hard and strive. Most importantly never give up.


 

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Julie Swanson

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Nursing, R.N-Associate in Science


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My children

What did you love the most about attending community college? Supportive professors and staff


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Complete my degree


 

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Jurnee Amparan

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents wanted me to pursue my schooling after taking a year off after finishing High school. During the couple years that I had been in college I also had a daughter, knowing this, I knew I had to better my lifestyle not only for myself, but for my baby girl as well. I also couldn’t let my sister be the only one to walk around with a degree in our family. I looked up to her because I wanted to have that same knowledge. Lastly, I wanted to be that role model for my little brother, knowing he could come to me with any questions when it came to the college realm. I pursued, I adapted, and I succeeded.

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? Having the opportunity to be able to finish and push through in obtaining my degrees. With the help and support of the teachers and the classmates that I had the privilege of meeting whiling attending these classes. This is what I’ll remember. This is what I’ll take me with me in my memories for college.


 

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Justice Everett Smith

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? I am transferring to University of California, Los Angeles


What did you love the most about attending community college? I love the passionate professors and all of the opportunities community college provides.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…I never thought I could get into a T20 university! I am so happy that VC gave me the opportunity to prepare myself for a four-year institution.


 

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Justine Marissa Hernandez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? English-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My high school AP English teachers Mrs. Lamb and Ms. Reed. Without them I would not have the courage or motivation to pursue my goals. Also my mom. Thanks mom! I did it!


What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved the people I met. I met so many interesting and inspiring people who I can proudly call my friends. I also loved how supportive and understanding the professors were. Without their constant support and encouragement, I would not be graduating.


 

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Justin L. Williams

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts

  
Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University Channel Islands


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My wife.

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? I will miss the people I’ve met along the way and the teachers who were there to help me succeed when I needed it most.


 

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Wendy L Hedge

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? National University


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? All glory to God!


What did you love the most about attending community college? Availability of evening & online courses. Shout out to Professor Graves who continuously inspired me & challenged me. She is the BEST Professor ever!


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Graduate while being a single mother, raising two children, working full-time, and becoming legal guardian of my grandchild.


 

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Karina Garcia

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer


Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? The professors and their willingness to share their knowledge with their students.


 

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Kate Dunlap

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Business Management-Associate in Science

Business Management-Certificate 

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? I will be continuing my work in the banking industry, and pursuing a management position.

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My daughter was my inspiration to return to college. I left VC in 2006 and chose to pursue a career instead. Now that I am a mom, I realize the value in pursuing my education to provide a better life for us. I also want to set an example for her of the importance of continuing to learn and grow, and to never give up on your goals. When I thought about giving up, I remembered who was watching, and kept pushing.


What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved the ability to take my classes online. Working full-time and being a mom leaves me with a limited schedule. I am thankful that I was able to take all of the classes I needed online and make time for schoolwork when it fit my schedule.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…I honestly never thought I could go back to school and finish my degree. I was only two classes shy of graduating when I left VC previously, but timing and motivation never seemed to be in my favor. Thankfully, last spring, I connected with two incredible staff members (thank you Lauri Moore and Bea Zizumbo!) who set me on the right path towards completion. Once I finally committed to enrolling, I decided to not only pursue my General Studies Associate Degree, but also my Business Management Associate Degree. Two classes become nine classes, and I took three classes during each of the last three semesters to graduate. I never imagined I could take on all of those classes while working and being a single mom. I have been blessed to have the support of my family, friends, coworkers, and so many others. I am so proud to be graduating finally, and I sincerely thank every person who has encouraged me along the way for helping me get here.


 

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Laura Martinez

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Being a mother!


What will you miss the most from your community college experience? All the great Professors I have had.


 

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Katherine Burton

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Child Development-Associate in Science

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? I plan on continuing being an assistant preschool teacher, with the goal of becoming either a preschool teacher or work somewhere in special education.

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My 4 beautiful daughters are the reason I went back to school, they inspire me to pursue my goals everyday!

What did you love the most about attending community college? Attending Ventura College has been an amazing experience for me. I loved the community of people that attended the school as well as the family of child development majors and professors.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Before I went to Ventura College I never thought that I could succeed in college. I am really happy that I decided to go back to school and pursue my dreams.


 

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Yvette Alvarez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Multi-Skilled Medical Assistant-Certificate

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My mother

What did you love the most about attending community college? How helpful professors are, and everyone is pretty much doing their own thing.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Graduating from community college


 

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Yeraldyn Cadena

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, but not yet.

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Yes, currently working at a Dialysis Unit.

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My son.

What did you love the most about attending community college? Meeting new people.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Achieve one of my Goals.


 

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Katina Hago Saenz

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Anthropology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, but I’m not sure where yet. I’ll be taking a gap year before I transfer to university.

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? I’m going to continue working part time as a TaeKwonDo instructor.

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My parents. I really couldn’t have done it without them!


What did you love the most about attending community college?I had some truly amazing professors! Many of them were inspiring, kind, and cared a lot about their subject and their students.


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…I never considered going into anthropology before Ventura College. I took a cultural anthropology class because it sounded interesting and ended up loving it.


 

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Kayla Chavez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents and sister.





 

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Kayla Vega

What degree or certificate are you receiving? English-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My mom inspired me to pursue an educational career because she didn’t have the opportunities I did, so I knew I had to take advantage of these sources available to me.

What did you love the most about attending community college? The great professors and diverse courses to choose from.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Excel in my studies and complete such an important step in my educational path.





 

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Kaylee Wysel

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Eventually, yes. The plan is to continue through Arizona State University online for speech and language pathology

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family – I want to be my best for my kids.

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? The campus and it’s staff, I love Ventura College.




 

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Kelleryn Pallasigui

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Pre-Allied Health-Certificate 

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Work as a Certified Nurse Assistant

What did you love the most about attending community college?I had the time to really find myself and explore what I like

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Be more sure of what I wanted in the future.





 

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Keila Bowman-Espinosa

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My kids inspired me to continue my education and set an example for them to pursue higher education as well.


What will you miss the most from your community college experience?I will miss the familiarity of the campus, the ease of access to teachers and counselors and small class environment.





 

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Khuong Nguyen

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Engineering, General-Certificate 

Mathematics-Associate in Science for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, University of California, Irvine

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Yes. Student Employee

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Thanks to Mr. Cody Wendt, our academic counselor, I can focus on studying without worrying too much about setting up the right path.

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? I will miss Dr. Warren, my engineering professor, as a difficult but absolutely inspiring professor. I will miss my friendly co-workers at the Science Division Office, especially Erin Askar for keeping the fire in me whenever I struggle. I will miss Cody Wendt, our academic counselor, who has been pushing my back the whole time when I’m at Ventura College. I want to thank you them all for the wonderful experience I’ve had at Ventura College. Last but not least, I will be missing the semester system a lot!





 

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Kimberly Schimmel

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Myself

What did you love the most about attending community college? The flexibility

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Get a college degree






 

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Kira Spargur

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

Photography-Associate in Arts  


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents. They always pushed me to be the best I can be and never stopped believing in me.




 

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Kristin Guimond

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  


Are you transferring? If yes, where? Eventually to California State University, Channel Islands

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Already employed full time

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? Learning something new everyday and speaking with professors.



 

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Kirstyn Burns

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Kyle Brown

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? To further my education

What did you love the most about attending community college? Socializing, learning new things that I didnt know before, steping out of my comfart zone, and knowing that I have gift to offer to others, and the community

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Learn something new, and realizing that I could earn multiple degrees due to my effort



 

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Krista Arroyo

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  


Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My grandfather

What did you love the most about attending community college? The amazing support of my counselor, Mr.Daniel Gonzalez!



 

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Lauren Herring

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Accounting-Associate in Science Accounting-Certificate 

Business Management-Associate in Science

Business Management-Certificate 

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Accounting


 

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Lesley Sarai Solano

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, I am transferring to California State University, Channel Islands

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? No

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents inspired and encouraged me to create a bright future for myself.

What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved how the professors are genuinely interested in our success. A lot of the professors love what they do and it shows through their teaching.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…I never thought I could be as independent as I’ve become.


 

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Leticica Barcelona

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Yes, Business Management

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My kids, and the passio of bettering myself every year.

What did you love the most about attending community college? That the teacher were willig to help you suceed in your studies.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…End up with all this degrees.


 

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Lidia Hernandez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Child Development-Certificate 

Early Childhood Education-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, undecided

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Yes, undecided

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My parents and my teachers

What did you love the most about attending community college? Because it was close to home

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Graduate college


 

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Liliana Aguilar Sanches

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family inspired me along with my friend Nicole

What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved learning new interesting stuff that will help me in the future


Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Get good grades in the most challenging subjects for me


 

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Linda Martinez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My mom and my good friend Dianne

What did you love the most about attending community college? The professors

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…push through and finish a long term goal.

 

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Lisette Jenkins

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Accounting-Associate in Science

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Cosmetologist

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My mom

What did you love the most about attending community college? The fun and creative class projects

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Learn so much about what kind of opportunities and goals I could reach in the future.

 


 

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Luisa Coronado

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Biology-Associate in Science for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? University of California, San Diego

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? All the powerful women in my life

 


 

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Luis Erik Garcia

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Nutrition and Dietetics-Associate in Science for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Long Beach

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My Family

What did you love the most about attending community college? Making new friends and having a relaxed atmosphere

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Decide what I finally want to pursue career-wise


 

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Maia Virtue


What degree or certificate are you receiving? Associate Teacher-Certificate 

Early Childhood Education-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

 

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Manali Ahir

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Global & International Studies-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, University of California, Los Angeles

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents have been an inspiration to me throughout my life. My education has always been a priority to my parents, who have made countless sacrifices to provide me with this privilege today. And I can think of no better way to repay them for their sacrifices than to take advantage of the opportunity before me now.

What did you love the most about attending community college? Community college gave me the opportunity to realize my fullest potential. The time I spent here allowed me to grow academically, socially and professionally.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could attend the school of my dreams, UCLA !!!

 

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Maria Ramirez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Child Development-Associate in Science

Child Development-Certificate 

Early Childhood Education-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Child Development

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Family and friends

What did you love the most about attending community college? Nice people!

 

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Mariah Dominguez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, San Jose

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family

 

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Maria Perez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My Family

What did you love the most about attending community college? All the opportunities they give and the help you receive.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Like studying and learning new things.

 

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Maria Michelle Garcia

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Multi-Skilled Medical Assistant-Certificate

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Medical back office assistant

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Myself

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? The very best teachers ever in the medical assisting program. Mrs. Falco, Mrs. Lucy, Mrs. Brooks are all the very best.

 

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Marcos Silva

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Northridge

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Myself

What did you love the most about attending community college? Where I meet my Fiancee.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…First college graduate of my family.

 

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Maria Teresa Fajardo

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Drafting: Industrial Design-Certificate 

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My kids

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? All the hands-on activity in the lab.


 

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Mari Balat

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Associate Teacher-Certificate 

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My daughter

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? The things missed most will be my classmates and instructors learning something new everyday and the overall college experience you receive while being here


 

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Marie Perianza

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My two wonderful sons, Alexander and Ferdinand.

What did you love the most about attending community college? The support I received from counselors, professors, Mary and Andrew.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Be so resilient and determined.


 

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Mariela Morales

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Administration of Justice-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents and siblings. My parents always told me to stay in school and become something good in life.

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? How cheap and accessible parking is and how close to home it was. Also the awesome professor I had the chance to meet.


 

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Marisela Cisneros

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

Studio Arts-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Northridge

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents and siblings

What did you love the most about attending community college? Meeting new people and expanding my knowledge


 

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Mariza Cordon

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes! University of California, Channel Islands

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Yes as a Medical Assistant

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family has inspired me to pursue a career in the medical field.

What did you love the most about attending community college? I enjoyed the events! I also had the best professors!

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Enjoy and feel welcomed at school events.


 

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Mary Adams

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Medical Assistant/Admin-Associate in Science

Medical Assistant/Admin-Certificate

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My brother Thomas

What did you love the most about attending community college? The Instructors

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Complete a degree of any kind


 

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Maxine Priscilla Galindo

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? yes, California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My mom

What did you love the most about attending community college? Attentive professors and counselors

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Start my own business but did


 

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Mayra Medina Perez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My children…

What did you love the most about attending community college? Building new friendships.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Graduate with my daughter.


 

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America Juan Mercado

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Political Science – Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Seeing my parent’s financial struggles motivated me to pursue my educational goals.

What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved how I made new connections with staff at Ventura College, as well as valuable friends.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Have made a positive impact at Ventura College through my acquired leadership experience from student government (ASVC).


 

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Andrea Giebler

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Associate Teacher-Certificate 

What did you love the most about attending community college? The teachers and fellow students who have become my friends.
Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Actually do school again as an adult


 

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Brandon Thomas Cabacungan

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Drafting: Industrial Design-Associate in Science

Drafting: Industrial Design-Certificate 


 

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Celeste Vildosola

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer
Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Northridge

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family

What did you love the most about attending community college? The environment


 

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Julie Perez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? University of California, Santa Barbara

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My mom and dad both inspire me to pursue my educational goals as they always encouraged and supported me in anything and everything that I do. I love them for everything they’ve done for me!

What did you love the most about attending community college? What I loved most about Ventura College is the supportive energy and environment there. I met so many amazing lifelong friends and developed close connections with many of my professors who were so kind and helpful.


 

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Luci Zapata

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Accounting-Associate in Science

Business Management-Associate in Science

Business Management-Certificate 

Are you transferring? If yes, where? I don’t know yet

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? I will work for the Navy thru a contract Company

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My children and family

What did you love the most about attending community college? School Schedule

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…I could finish my career goal


 

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Martha Lizarraga

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Multi-Skilled Medical Assistant-Certificate

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My son and my family


 

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Mason Reihs

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Automotive Technology-Certificate

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Yes, I will be working at a dealership

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family and my girlfriend Cheyenne Kubiak

What did you love the most about attending community college? Meeting new people

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Become a mechanic


 

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Mayra Mendez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Nursing, R.N-Associate in Science

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Transferring to San Diego State University

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Hope to land a job working in the nursing field in the San Diego Area; specifically at hospital on the pediatric floor.

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My mother and family inspire me to move forward in my future endeavors. My willingness to work hard and to strive to be the best I can be is a trait I have inherited from my family. My mother and siblings are the hardest working people I know and I hope I can continue to make them proud for I admire each and every one of them and for me this is my way I can relay to them how much I believe in them and how much I love them unconditionally.

What did you love the most about attending community college? Forming lasting relationships with peers in the classroom.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Go back to school and change my whole career and obtain a new one that is highly respected and most importantly rewarding.


 

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Mayra Puga

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Not at the time due to Covid-19

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Myself and my children.

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? Low cost expenses.


 

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Melissa Rodriguez

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? I will definitely miss the bonds I had with those at my work at EOPS and friends from my classes. They have all shown me and helped me grow tremendously in my time being at Ventura College.


 

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Michaela Boydston

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Administration of Justice-Associate in Science for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes; California Lutheran University

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? I’ll really miss getting to know my classmates at VC. I’ve met some really awesome people over the last two years and I’ll miss seeing them around! I’ll also miss taking classes with some of the coolest professors out there! (The best of the best would be Professors Morris, Maritato, Wellman, Salinas and Martinez!!)


 

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Michael Acero

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Automotive Technology-Certificate

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Service technician specializing in European automobiles

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family

What did you love the most about attending community college? The priceless insight from the automotive instructors and lab techs.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…turn my passion for automobiles into a career


 

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Michelle Hamm

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Holistic Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? University of California, Berkeley

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My Ventura College professors.

What did you love the most about attending community college? My professors, teammates and the social vibe.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Make real friendships in such a short time and connect with my professors.


 

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Michelle Joya

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Child Development-Associate in Science

Child Development-Certificate 

Early Childhood Education-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Northridge

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Fourth grade teacher

What did you love the most about attending community college? Teachers and friends that inspire me

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Graduate and better myself


 

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Miriam Larson

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University Northridge

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My mom and godmother inspired me to pursue psychology as a profession!

What did you love the most about attending community college? I had some standout professors that changed my life! I also had an amazing counselor (Mr. Rivera).

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…really enjoy learning.


 

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Miriam Lancaster

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Accounting-Associate in Science Accounting-Certificate 

Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts 

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? University of California, Davis

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Accounting

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Myself

What did you love the most about attending community college? The campus


 

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Monica E Huerta

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Administration of Justice-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Northridge

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family

What did you love the most about attending community college? The campus and professors

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Go back to school and finish


 

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Monica Tamayo

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Northridge

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents

What did you love the most about attending community college? The flexibility and all of my environmental sciences/natural sciences professors

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Pass Chemistry


 

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Monica Lepe

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents, siblings, husband & daughters have all inspired me to want to be strong, to not give up and try my best to reach my educational goals.

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? I will miss the atmosphere. From the EOPS program Counselors to Professors and the nice weather.


 

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Morgan Gallagher

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, undecided

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Parents, Patrick and Stephanie

What did you love the most about attending community college? The convenient and easy transition that community college provides, along with having time to figure out my major and goals

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…have the time and experience to grow at a community college and better prepare myself for a four year


 

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Myra Nava

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Multi-Skilled Medical Assistant-Certificate

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Yes medical assistant while I continue school for RN

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My kids are my motivation

What did you love the most about attending community college? The best professors

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Finish college or even start but I have my main three reasons which are my kids to continue my education


 

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Nomi Winsor

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Studio Arts-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? University of California, San Diego

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My mom and my grandma

What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved the art program and I loved sign language

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Have a 3.8


 

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Nalloli Montepeque

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Administrative Medical Assistant

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My children and grandmother.

What did you love the most about attending community college? Meeting new people.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Communicate with others.

 

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Nancy Castañeda

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Being aware of my culture and knowing that I am a first generation have truly inspired me to continue my education. My parents, grandparents and those closest to me have inspired me to pursue my educational goals. Without their unconditional love and support I would not be able to accomplish everything that I have thus far.

What did you love the most about attending community college? During my time in community college, I truly loved getting to know those in the field I am pursuing. I have created great bonds not only with my classmates but also the educators.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could be so vocal about my views in the field I have chosen.



 

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Nancy Uribe

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes. California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My Children

What did you love the most about attending community college? The support from different people to achieve my goal.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Transfer out and start working on a Bachelors degree


 

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Natalia Zizumbo

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Administration of Justice-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Fullerton

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family, as I have the first granddaughter to graduate from college.

What did you love the most about attending community college? As someone who worked at Ventura College for two years I had a wonderful experience meeting professors and the positive vibe Ventura College reflects on its students.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Write a 7 page essay in one day.


 

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Natalie Hoeppel

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Administration of Justice-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Fullerton

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family, friends, and a couple of teachers have inspired me to pursue my education goals! Professor Wellman, really got me interested in Criminal Justice.

What did you love the most about attending community college? I love having a more free schedule than high school, and being able to explore many different subjects.


 

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Neftali Guerrero Navarrete

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Engineering, General-Certificate 

Engineering, General-Associate in Science

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? University of California, Riverside


 

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Nicholas Cerda

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California Lutheran University

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents

What did you love the most about attending community college? I got to save money while getting a good education.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Be the student that I am today.


 

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Nicole Varela

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family, classmates, and friends have all inspired me to keep going throughout the years.

What did you love the most about attending community college? I love the people I’ve met throughout the years. Educators, students, and staff!

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Graduate. I took 7 years off before I continued my journey to obtain my degree.


 

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Nicole Lowe

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Child Development-Associate in Science

Child Development-Certificate 

Early Childhood Education-Associate in Science for Transfer

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Myself and my children.

What did you love the most about attending community college? I love the teachers and oppertunities the school provides for students.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Be a college graduate.


 

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Nicole Rodriguez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Architectural Design-Associate in Science

Architectural Design-Certificate 

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents inspired me

What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved the community that Ventura College provided

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Push myself to myself to my limits and succeed


 

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Nikki Puga

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family and friends

What did you love the most about attending community college? I Learned Something New Everyday!

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Get a degree


 

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Nina Salcido

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  


 

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Pamela Arriaga

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Administration of Justice-Associate in Science for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Southern New Hampshire University

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? I will be joining the District Attorneys office as a Victim Advocate.

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My children, Joshua and Mia.

What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved being able to take different courses from different fields to help me make sure that I was choosing the appropriate degree that fit my career path.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Attend school so close to home, allowing me the flexibility to work full time and not take time away from my kids.


 

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Patricia Lopez

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? University of California Lutheran

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My breakthrough moment of pursuing my education was realizing I had nothing to prove for myself. Being a stay home mom opened my eyes and gave me that drive to pursue something more for myself and my family. Giving my children hope and someone to look up to. To be that change and to be the first college graduate in my family.

What did you love the most about attending community college? There was many great factors of attending Ventura Community College. One is the flexibility of days and times to register for courses. Being a busy mom and working full time, gave me options. I was able to select course that for my schedule, such as online or night courses.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Be the best version of myself. I always knew I wanted more in life. I will never forget that day, when I sat on my computer and enrolled. I never imagined time would fly by and here I am, three degrees later with High Honors onto the next chapter in my life. Thank you VC!

 

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Pearl Ruiz Solorzano

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My children

What did you love the most about attending community college? The people

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Achieve my goals and get a higher education


 

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Peter Deutsch

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Professional in Construction; California State License School Instructor and self-employed Contractor

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? I graduated a four-year college, but wanted to change my career. My daughter inspired me to enroll VCCCD.

What did you love the most about attending community college? Learning and relearning in a well-staffed and well-equipped campuses has been super exciting.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…enjoy learning. Back when I was teenager and young adult college stressed me. Not now. 🌞


 

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Piper Ziv

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Anthropology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Continuing my educational goals by pursuing the Ventura College Nursing Program.

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My Grandmother, my husband, my father and my son.


 

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Rachael Ann Wojcik

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Nursing, R.N-Associate in Science

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Dominguez Hills

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Yes, Peri-operative Surgical Registered Nurse


 

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Randi Nichols

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Elementary Teacher Education-Associate in Arts for Transfer

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes to California State University, Fresno

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents and my sister inspired me to pursue my educational goals.

What did you love the most about attending community college? What I loved most about attending community college was making life long friends who had the same major as me.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could get three degrees and manage as many units as I did.


 

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Raneem Awad

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Architectural Design-Associate in Science

Architectural Design-Certificate 

Architectural Technology-Certificate 

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, I am transferring to Cal Poly Pomona

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My Parents

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? The friendly professors and the cooperative atmosphere in the architecture labs


 

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Raquel Rodriguez

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Administration of Justice-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, Liberty University

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My children

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? Instructors & Staff


 

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Raul Villena

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Business Management-Associate in Science

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Biola

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents

What did you love the most about attending community college? All friends that I made

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Learn and have fun at the same time


 

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Rebecca A Hyde Gonzales

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

English-Associate in Arts for Transfer

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Family

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? The connections made with the students, professors and staff.

 

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Joy Sanders

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My father (who passed 5 years ago) my children, EOPS and their counselors, and those who wouldn’t help me when I needed it most. They’re the ones who taught me that I can do this on my own.

What did you love the most about attending community college? Meeting new people every semester & the professors that help me along the way.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could… Ever get on track to graduating.


 

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Renae Gemma Ranucci

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Nursing, R.N-Associate in Science


 

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Richard Rivera Jr

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Arizona State University-Tempe

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Family

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? The experience of being among friends and classmates.

 

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Rocio Patino Herrera

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Studio Arts-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents

What did you love the most about attending community college? The emotion of seeing how there are teachers who get excited when talking about their careers.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Have a degree


 

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Rosalba Baltazar

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family

What did you love the most about attending community college? I was able to prepare myself more and meeting great people

 

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Rosalinda Florido

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Accounting-Associate in Science

Accounting-Certificate 

Business Administration-Associate in Science for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? National University

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Grow my bookkeeping business

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? I did this for myself, but also to lead my children by example

What did you love the most about attending community college? The feeling of achievement after every semester

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Have a family of 5, work full time, and be a full time college student


 

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Rosario Aguirre

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Associate Teacher-Certificate 

Child Development-Associate in Science

Child Development-Certificate 

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Preschool teacher

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My mother

What did you love the most about attending community college? Seeing the teachers and friends


 

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Ryan Montelongo

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Kinesiology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Public Health Science-Associate in Science for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Northridge

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents and grandparents

What did you love the most about attending community college? The atmosphere and the relationship I built at school.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Be the first to graduate college in my family.


 

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Salena Ayala

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Oxnard college


 

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Samantha Casserly

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Los Angeles

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Ioana Schmidt

What did you love the most about attending community college? Making new friends and how affordable community college is.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Persue my dreams in becoming a social worker


 

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Samantha Alferes

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Supportive teachers throughout my educational career but must importantly my mother


 

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Samantha Evans

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Child Development-Associate in Science

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Yes – possibly working for homeless organization.

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?Family and Friends

What did you love the most about attending community college?The teachers

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Complete the degree

 

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Samantha Rajiah

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Political Science – Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? University of California, Santa Barbara


 

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Sandra Aguilar Gamez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Multi-Skilled Medical Assistant-Certificate

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Professor, Nicole Falco

What did you love the most about attending community college? I love how the professors are very dedicated to help you achieve your academic goals.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…learn, grow, and achieve many things because of all of the many opportunities and resources given to me as a student.


 

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Sandra De los Santos

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Associate Teacher-Certificate 

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family especially my beautiful daughters.

What did you love the most about attending community college? Everything I learned with my teachers.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Ventura Collegue changed my mind, changed my life… thanks you Ventura College.


 

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Sandra Millan

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? I will be pursuing programs in the medical field.

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My immigrant parents’ background’s and extended family members like my Grandma Barbara who always encouraged me to continue my education from a very young age.

What did you love the most about attending community college? The counselors and professors who have always been there for their students.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Graduate in such a quick amount of time since I did have a part-time job during my duration in school. I worked my school schedule around my hours and the flexibility of the scheduled class hours were amazing.


 

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Sandra Vongviseth

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Mathematics-Associate in Science for Transfer

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer


 

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Sarah Williamson

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

What did you love the most about attending community college? I loved just about every professor I had. Each one made learning challenging, yet fun and were so supportive throughout. I also want to thank the counselors for guiding me through this journey.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…come this far. College has shown me my own capabilities. It has taught me self discipline, confidence, and hard work. I am excited to be moving on to the RN program here at VC.


 

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Sarah Diaz

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Northridge

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My son and family


 

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Sarah Vongviseth

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Geography-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Cal Poly Pomona

What did you love the most about attending community college? Being able to establish and discover my interests before transferring

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Be passionate about something

 

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Sarah Elizabeth Martin

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Medical Assistant/Admin-Associate in Science

Medical Assistant/Admin-Certificate

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands


 

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Sarah Hamm

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Political Science – Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? University of California, Santa Barbara, Political Science pre-major

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My now three-year old son is my inspiration to achieve my educational goals.

What did you love the most about attending community college? I most love the vibrant conversations I have with so many diverse people. Talking about issues that are important to us reveal that we all have more values in common than not.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Make a positive difference in my community! I successfully conducted a fundraiser that got 4 books into the Textbook Lending Library. It showed me that I have a passion for helping others.


 

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Scarlett Garcia

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Public Health Science-Associate in Science for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents

What did you love the most about attending community college? I got to learn more and I made new friends.





 

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Shalyn Bibbens

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Administration of Justice-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Los Angeles

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My parents

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? I will miss the family-like community.





 

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Shana Gutierrez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Transferring into the RN program at either Ventura College or Moorpark College

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My children, I want to show them that hard work pays off and that persuing your goals despite challenges can be completed.

What did you love the most about attending community college? The friends I’ve made and everything I’ve learned along the way.




 

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Shannon Boll

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? I am relocating to Washington state to come along side my fiancé as ministry partners

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Many people have helped me along this journey back to college to finish my AA degree. My family have been my number 1 supporters.

What did you love the most about attending community college? I’ve loved being back at college because it has been a time of such personal growth for me. I’ve enjoyed the people I have met along the way and the experience overall has challenged and strengthened me in so many ways.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Accomplish so much and graduate with a degree.





 

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Shaune Ramirez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts



 

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Sonya Nichols

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

Studio Arts-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Channel Islands

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Yes, I would like pursue a career in Design , where I can showcase my creative talents.

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My husband, Bill Nichols

What did you love the most about attending community college? Gaining confidence. I discovered that my limitations were imaginary, I could achieve whatever I set my mind to. I made the Dean’s list , earned multiple art awards, and graduated with high honors.

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Pass the mathematics requirements. Not only did I pass, but I achieved all A’s.





 

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Sophia Beres-Charter

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Nursing, R.N-Associate in Science



 

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Soyeon Kang

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Criminal Justice-Associate in

Science General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Law enforcement

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My baby

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? Great, amazing Professors. Ventura College professors are, of course, professional, passionate, supportive and they always encourage students to keep studying. Also, I witnessed many professors try to make students think deeply of their future. Plus, the international students office where Ellie Yoo always welcomed me and support my college life. I will miss various events host by the Associated Students of Ventura College, the beautiful views on campus, food trucks and even friends which I could meet after evening class. Oh, I will miss everything of Ventura College so so much.





 

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Stephanie Gomez

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Business Management-Associate in Science

Business Management-Certificate 

Multi-Skilled Medical Assistant-Certificate

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My Sister Vanessa and My Family

What did you love the most about attending community college? The instructors

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Choose a major





 

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Stephanie Grabowski

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Business Management-Certificate



 

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Stephanie Rosales

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands





 

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Stephanie Vargas Ruiz

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Administration of Justice-Associate in Science for Transfer

Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Northridge

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family inspired me to pursue my education goals. They have always been very supportive of my dreams and aspirations. Being a first generation college student was tough but it only encouraged me to never give up and to always try my hardest so that I can work for my dream job and be successful one day. So I guess you could say that a combination of my family and my own self-motivation are the main reasons as to why I choose to purse my current academic goals.

What did you love the most about attending community college? What I loved most about community college was how caring the professors were and how they really care about our education and truly want us to succeed.





 

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Suezette Luevano

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

Kinesiology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Northridge

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Currently a Competitive Gymnastic Team Instructor

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My children and family inspire me to pursue my academic goals, and remind me everyday that anything is possible no matter what your circumstance. This is for my children and husband who are my world.

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? The experience I have had at Ventura College has helped me feel more confident and inspired. I will miss the amazing professors and people I have meant along the road. Ventura College is truly a place where the community can strengthen their roots and excel. I am proud to soon call myself an alumni, and sadden I cannot finish my full academic goals as a Pirate. Forever a Pirate at heart, to the place that never let me down and kept my ship afloat, I love Ventura College. Go Class of 2020!





 

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Tania E Cortez

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Holistic Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My daughter Elena

What will you miss the most from your community college experience? I am still going to continue college so that I can finish my prerequisites & transfer 🙂





 

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Tanya Aguilar

What degree or certificate are you receiving?

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Capella University

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? I wanted to show my daughter that no matter life circumstances or age, she can accomplish anything.





 

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Tara Ann Garner

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Friends and family

What did you love the most about attending community college? All the friends I’ve made

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Achieve my goals





 

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Taylor Rhodes

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Biological Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Biological Sciences-Certificate 

Biology-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Myself

What did you love the most about attending community college? Sitting in the financial aid office for hours and being told different things from different counselors

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Meet so many incompetent people in power





 

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Telloria Roseman

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Water Science: Water Option-Certificate 

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Not at this time

Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Security Professional

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family

What did you love the most about attending community college? Meeting new friends

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Apply myself





 

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Teresa Cardenas

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer





 

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Theodore Duckett

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Studio Arts-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Northridge

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family, friends, and role models.

What did you love the most about attending community college? I found myself as a person. I never knew who I was until I went to college

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Realize, art was my future rather than a hobby.





 

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Theresa N. Bell

What degree or certificate are you receiving? General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Are you transferring? If yes, where? Yes, California State University, Channel Islands

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? My family and friends

What did you love the most about attending community college? Having professors who really advocate for students, especially in the sciences





 

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Anette Albanil

What degree or certificate are you receiving? Administration of Justice-Associate in Science for Transfer

General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  

Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer

Are you transferring? If yes, where? yes California State University, Northridge

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals? Myself, my family

What did you love the most about attending community college? The community aspect of it and my professors

Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Be the first in my family to graduate





 

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Scarlett Garcia

What degree or certificate are you receiving?
Public Health Science-Associate in Science for Transfer
Are you transferring? If yes, where?
California State University, Channel Islands
Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?
My parents
What did you love the most about attending community college?
I got to learn more and I made new friends.



 

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Destiny Echols

What degree or certificate are you receiving?
General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  
Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing?
Working as a campus missionary with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
What did you love the most about attending community college?
One of my favorite things about community college is the opportunity to learn next to different types of people. It was fun to be in classes with students of various ages and backgrounds!
Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Meet so many great friends and discover some of my greatest gifts and passions!


 

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Fernando Lara Jr

What degree or certificate are you receiving?
Water Science: Water Option-Associate in Science Water Science: Water Option-Certificate 
Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?
My wife, brother Joe and Christ
What did you love the most about attending community college?
Doing something I didn’t think was possible
Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…go to college


 

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Kenzie Pina

What degree or certificate are you receiving?
General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  


 

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Maria Carmen Arcenia Dulay

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer
Are you transferring? If yes, where? University of Massachusetts Lowell

Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?My mom, Regina Adora
What did you love the most about attending community college?The people
Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Live life while studying


 

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Matthew Donald Mousseau

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  
Are you transferring? If yes, where? Currently applying to nursing schools in the area
Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Looking for work as a CNA while looking to get into nursing school
What did you love the most about attending community college?Flexibility in schedule and low cost


 

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Monica G Tamayo

What degree or certificate are you receiving?
General Studies: Natural Sciences-Associate in Arts  
Are you transferring? If yes, where?
California State University, Northridge
Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?
My parents
What did you love the most about attending community college?
The flexibility and all of my environmental sciences/natural sciences professors
Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Pass Chemistry


 

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Sara Nicole Prieto

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Administration of Justice-Associate in Science for Transfer General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  
Are you transferring? If yes, where?
Life Pacific University
Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?
My Father
What did you love the most about attending community college?
The professors who guided me on the right path and my dad for continuing to support me through everything
Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Better my future every single day


 

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Saul Garay

What degree or certificate are you receiving?General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts   Psychology-Associate in Arts for Transfer
Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands
What did you love the most about attending community college?The awesome teachers I had throughout
Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Be a college student


 

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Tone Patton

What degree or certificate are you receiving?
General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  
Are you transferring? If yes, where?
Yes, California State University, East Bay
What did you love the most about attending community college?
Experience
Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Be a successful college student


 

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Twyla Chouery Williams

What degree or certificate are you receiving?
General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  
Human Services-Associate in Arts  
Human Services-Certificate  Sociology-Associate in Arts for Transfer
Are you transferring? If yes, where? Not sure
Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing? Not sure
Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?Myself, My kids got older and I decided to go back.
Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Finish it


 

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Vivica Nina Perez

What degree or certificate are you receiving?
General Studies: Liberal Studies-Associate in Arts  
Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?
So many people played and continue to play a vital role in my pursuing my educational goals. The most important, however, are my parents. They accepted when I was uncertain, helped me discover my passion, and now push me to pursue it.
What did you love the most about attending community college?
What I love most about attending community college is exactly that — community. After a few semesters, you begin to see classmates/professors from the semester before. It’s great creating those relationships and connections.
Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…I never thought I could survive a public school setting, coming from one private school my entire life. This was a huge transition, but I enjoy the experience and heed to every opportunity I get to implement the values that were instilled in me.


 

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William McCormick

What degree or certificate are you receiving?Architectural Design-Associate in Science Architectural Design-Certificate 
Are you transferring? If yes, where?
Yes, California State University, Chico
Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?Poverty
What did you love the most about attending community college?
Curtis Cormane’s architectural design courses and Nancy Fredrickson‘s running classes were highlights.
Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Buy a parking pass but forget to put it in my window, and calculus.


 

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Yatxiry Zuniga Lopez

What degree or certificate are you receiving?
Multi-Skilled Medical Assistant-Certificate
Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?
My Daughters and A huge shout up to my husband and mom for pushing me all the way through
What did you love the most about attending community college?
The help you receive since day one.
Until I went to a VCCCD community college, I never thought I could…Be the first generation in my family to finish!


 

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Yazmin Garcia

What degree or certificate are you receiving?English-Associate in Arts for Transfer General Studies: Art & Humanities-Associate in Arts   General Studies: Sociology-Associate in Arts  
Are you transferring? If yes, where? California State University, Channel Islands
Are you transitioning into the workforce? If yes, what will you be doing?
Who inspired you to pursue your educational goals?Everyone single person in my family inspired me to pursue my educational goals. Without their endless love and support, I would not be where I am today. They push me to work hard for what I want.


 

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