Jason McConnell
I was a captain in the US Army. I served all over as I was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne, deployed with 1st ID (Infantry Division) to Afghanistan, then deployed again to Afghanistan with the 10th Mountain Division. I went to Qatar a few times for some conferences and then my last duty station was Fort Shafter, Hawaii. I learned a great deal from my travels, and each country has a different point of view. Being able to see things from different perspectives is something you know, but never fully understand until you experience it firsthand.
I chose NCC for the ability to enhance my IT career with a cybersecurity certification, which is well sought after in the IT field. This is my first semester at the College. I don’t think people fully realize the utility of an associate’s degree. I am going for another certification after I already received my college degree from Hofstra University and then my master’s degree from LIU at CW Post. Learning never ends. There’s always room for improvement.
Recent Posts
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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