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How a Flexible Schedule Helped Radu Succeed as a Non-Traditional Student

After spending a significant amount of time working in the food service industry, Radu was in search of something different.…

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Beyond the Court: A Journey to Finding Purpose

On the court, he built discipline, resilience, and accountability, helping lead his team to a city championship. Off the court,…

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Building a Foundation for a Future in Data Science

For Emiliano, Richard J. Daley College was a no brainer. It offered an affordable education, valuable resources, and the flexibility…

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How Harold Washington Prepared Salutatorian Aaron Robles to Transfer

After graduating from Jones College Prep, Aaron chose Harold Washington for its convenient downtown location and the opportunity to explore…

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Powered by Purpose: Scholar, Leader, and Future Patent Attorney

Sabrina plans to transfer to a four-year school to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering before attending law school…

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Isabella

After graduating from Taft High School, I knew I wanted to build a future centered on purpose and service. I…

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Elizabeth

After high school she began working and deciding exactly what she wanted to do with her future. At 27, she…

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Dr. Kana Nagai

When Dr. Kana Nagai first arrived at City Colleges of Chicago, she knew learning English would be a big task.…

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Feisal

Through Wright’s engineering program, I committed to computer science, a field I had long been curious about but never fully…

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Elisabethe

Elisabethe has always been guided by her parents and her calling to serve others.

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Suzi

When Suzi arrived in the United States from Cameroon, she was the first in her family to attend college—and she…

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Dajuan Matthews

Olive-Harvey College alumnus Dajuan Matthews has not let any obstacle stand in his way.

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