Angelo Mendez
I served in the Navy as an engine mechanic for jets. I was stationed in Whidbey Island, Washington State. After doing my research, Nassau Community College seemed the most welcoming and suitable college for me. I was really nervous about this new chapter in my life. However, that changed the moment I came to the NCC VA office. I spoke with Dr. Manjares and a few of the veterans who work there and quickly got all of my questions answered and concerns addressed. In the military, I was put under a ton of pressure quite frequently. I also developed good working habits. These now translate into my being able to prioritize at school and handle the stress that comes with college. Whenever I come across a challenging time, I reflect on my time in the Navy. I think about everything that I have overcome and use it as motivation to keep on pushing forward.
When I finished my first semester at NCC I was still anxious, wondering if I made the right decision and if college was for me. However, making it through my first semester gave me the reassurance that I needed. To my surprise, I was also invited to the Honors Program, and I decided to challenge myself. It hasn’t been easy, but I haven’t looked back on my decision.
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Albert Vathapally
My decision to attend NCC after high school stemmed from a variety of reasons. I had a lack of direction on what career to pursue, and I certainly noted the astronomical tuition costs at the schools that offered me admission. When doing my research, I noticed NCC's commitment towards its students.
Jun 7, 2023 | NCC
Elizabeth Stemmler
I am a first-generation college student and have been paying my way through college. I had previously attended NCC because of its affordability and location. I had such good memories from my first time attending that it made sense to go back to finish my degree. People also recommended Nassau's Surgical Technology program to me because it is one of the best in the area.
Jun 7, 2023 | NCC
Kyra Cardoso
Kyra Cardoso chose to come to Nassau Community College for its affordability and for the opportunity to earn a degree in acting. She recently acted in Noel Calloway’s "Mr. Santa," a movie about restoring the Christmas spirit.
Jun 1, 2023 | NCC
Anabella Segura Rivero
Anabella Segura Rivero was awarded the SUNY Empire Diversity Honors Scholarship "I finished high school in Peru in 2004, graduated from a technical school in 2006, and at age 17 immediately got a job at a law firm in my hometown.
Jan 31, 2023 | NCC
Daniel Acevedo
Going back to school was honestly the best choice for me. As an adult student, I felt focused and goal driven because I knew the expectations of the real world. The NCC - SUNY Empire State College Multi-Award Nursing Program prepared me for my future in so many ways.
Jan 12, 2023 | NCC
Regina Halstead
NCC was a smart choice for me because I wasn't really sure what my passion was. Nassau gave me a chance to figure it out while not having to carry the financial burden of switching my major should I want to make a change.
Dec 2, 2022 | NCC
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