In 2001, as a young adult with no college fund I started attending SUNY Nassau because it was local, and rated best in the nation. I was completing courses without much of a plan, only knowing I had a passion for the arts and technology. It came to a point where I stepped aside from SUNY Nassau to attend Institute of Audio Research. There I received a diploma in audio recording and production and entered the entertainment world.
My mission was to become the most versatile audio engineer ever. I first jumped into live sound at venues all over Manhattan, while landing a recording engineer position at JahRockn studio in Brooklyn. Next, I started doing post-production audio for film, which led to trips to California. Ultimately, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum hired me as AV Tech Coordinator.
One thing I realized over time is how I love to learn. The decision to come back to SUNY Nassau was so important. It opened the biggest door to where I am now. After a year of volunteering at 90.3 WHPC - The Voice of Nassau Community College, I host a weekly on-air radio show I created called Art of Heaven playing Christian worship music intertwined with hip hop, R&B, gospel, rock, and reggae. I’m living the dream, and soon will have a degree in Communications Media. We’ll see what God has in store next!
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
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 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 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
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
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