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Author Archives: Gabby Fitz

Student Story: Aracele Ebe

I am Aracele Ebe, a student at Bellevue College. Since I was young, I dreamed of becoming a doctor, but financial struggles made it impossible to finish my college classes.

Posted byGabby FitzSeptember 22, 2025December 4, 2025Posted inStudent Stories

Student Story: Berta Sánchez

My name is Berta Sánchez. I am originally from Nayarit, Mexico. I arrived in the United States in 1989. I am a student in English classes, and I feel proud to belong to the college because I can learn the language, improve myself, and pursue a career in the future. 

Posted byGabby FitzSeptember 15, 2025December 4, 2025Posted inStudent Stories

Student Story: Mudabrah Amber

My name is Mudabrah Amber and I’m a student at Edmonds Community College. I moved here in 2016 from Pakistan, and alongside school, I’m also an artist. My goal is to get a four-year degree in business management. Ideally, I want to work in digital marketing or design, something that brings together my interest inContinue reading “Student Story: Mudabrah Amber”

Posted byGabby FitzSeptember 8, 2025December 4, 2025Posted inStudent Stories

Student Story: Andrea Jimenez

My name is Andrea, I am currently a full time worker but I am planning on going back to school this fall to start the prerequisites for a Biology major. My journey in community college has been difficult but I am eager to start studying again.

Posted byGabby FitzSeptember 1, 2025December 4, 2025Posted inStudent Stories

Student Story: Sanika Kabbur

My name is Sanika Kabbur and I am a sophomore at Bothell High School. My favorite subjects in school are history and science. I’m interested in political science and I hope to work in the US government someday and become an elected official.

Posted byGabby FitzAugust 25, 2025December 4, 2025Posted inStudent Stories

Student Story: Heidy Quintero

My name is Heydi Quintero, I am advancing my associates at YVCC because I am a high school Running Start student. The career I want to study is dermatology, and it is a very long career, so I want to advance my studies. For me and my family it is a pride that I wasContinue reading “Student Story: Heidy Quintero”

Posted byGabby FitzAugust 18, 2025December 4, 2025Posted inStudent Stories

Student Story: Juliana Lopez Ceja

My name is Juliana Lopez Ceja. I am a full time student at Everett Community College. I work as an office assistant for my father’s drywall company. I decided to attend EvCC because it was affordable and close to home.

Posted byGabby FitzAugust 11, 2025December 4, 2025Posted inStudent Stories

Student Story: Zaday Orozco

I’m Zaday Orozco, a 16 year old at Sunnyside High School. I’ve lived in Sunnyside, Washington my whole life. I want to go to college, I’m not sure for what yet exactly, but I know I want to get a decent job. In terms of career, I’m thinking about medicine, law, maybe business.

Posted byGabby FitzAugust 4, 2025December 4, 2025Posted inStudent Stories

Student Story: Alondra Romero

My name is Alondra Romero. Two years ago, I left school and could not continue my studies due to economic reasons. I am pregnant, so I want to start a career to give my son a better future.

Posted byGabby FitzJuly 28, 2025December 4, 2025Posted inStudent Stories

Student Story: Killian Parra

My name is Kilian Parra. I am currently revalidating my studies from my native country, Colombia, to the United States as a degree in industrial engineering. I am doing this in order to continue my studies at YVC and obtain my degree, also for my time and obligations.

Posted byGabby FitzJuly 21, 2025December 4, 2025Posted inStudent Stories

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