Joseph Bonilla
I was in the U.S. Army from 2016 to 2019. It was hands down the best decision of my life. I was able to travel the world, going to Italy, France, Germany, Amsterdam, the United Kingdom and more. Before going into the service, I was not the type to take school seriously. I would just hope that life would work out for me instead of putting in the effort to make something of myself. The military taught me that in order to get anything out of life you have to be willing to work on it and not just hope. It showed me what the definition of hard work truly is.
Nassau Community College has an excellent academic reputation, so when I wanted to go back to school I couldn’t think of a better college. I wanted to slowly get back into the day-to-day life of being a student and I certainly wanted to do it in a place that was going to help me succeed. Towards the end of my first semester I thought I was doing semi-well after not being in school for more than five years. I couldn’t believe that my overall GPA turned out to be a 4.0. I never thought I’d be able to say that I had gotten all As in my classes, but the army – and NCC – made sure that there wasn’t anything I couldn’t overcome.
I don’t think that most students know about the Veteran’s house on campus, and that it’s not just for veterans. It’s an amazing place where you can come and relax. If you need help with a subject, odds are there is someone in the house who has already taken the course who can provide insight. We help each other grow and we are a little community inside of our community college.
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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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