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Estefanni Caballero

Graduate

"Small class sizes are very personal with more time for one-on-one. Especially in difficult courses, I feel comfortable enough to ask questions."

Estefanni attended ��������, then transferred to Lake Forest College to pursue a bachelor's degree.

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Kat Torres

Biology student

�There�s a common stigma that community colleges don�t have much going on, but that�s simply not true. There are events, activities and opportunities all the time.�

Kat is actively involved in the �������� Scholars program and Student Government Association. She studies biological sciences and plans to work as a physician assistant or in public health legislation.

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Kennedee Clark

Student athlete

��������� has helped me not only with affordable tuition but also by improving both my court skills and academics.�

Student athletes at �������� compete at a high level, get more playing time and build a strong academic foundation.

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Jia Buque

Student

�I�ve connected with students from all walks of life, learning about their goals, stories and aspirations. There�s always something new to learn.�

Jia studies art and is considering a future in art therapy. Getting involved in campus activities opened doors to opportunities she never imagined.

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Za�Tozia Duffie

Transfer student

�I don't think I would have been able to grow academically, or even personally, if it wasn't for ��������.�

Za�Tozia studied communication at ��������. She transferred to Lake Forest College for her bachelor's degree and then to Syracuse University for graduate school.

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Kamden Kuklinski

Transfer student

��������� was a really good option for me. It was very affordable. The smaller class sizes and community feel definitely made it feel like home.�

Kamden studied biological sciences at ��������, then transferred to Lake Forest College to earn a bachelor's degree in neuroscience. He is doing biomedical research as he prepares for graduate school.

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Natasha Phillips

Graduate

�Heating, ventilation and air conditioning is a trade skill that�s always going to be needed, so I can have a stable career.�

Natasha studied HVAC/R Engineering Technology at ��������. A workforce grant paid for her education so she can start a new career in a high-demand industry.

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Johnnie Lovelace

Graduate

�What I liked about the nursing program here was that it was a small community. You feel more at home in a smaller group.�

After graduating from ��������'s nursing program, Johnnie worked in emergency rooms, ICUs, clinics and home health settings. She is CEO of three assisted living facilities in Atlanta.

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Kenneth Dantes

Transfer student

"It felt like a community because there were actually those teachers that have time for you."

Kenneth studied literature at ��������, then transferred to Elmhurst University. While at ��������, he worked on film projects in Chicago to gain experience and to network. He now works in Los Angeles as a production assistant for streaming shows.

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Kyle Thorne

Graduate

"While I love the space and equipment, it was the instructors that kept me at ��������. They helped make sure I learned the right way, and I had fun doing it."

Kyle took welding and fabrication classes at the �������� Grayslake campus and Advanced Technology Center in Gurnee. He then started his own mobile welding business.

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