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”
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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.
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.
Student Power Building Conference 2025
In August 2025, Communities for Our Colleges (C4C) convened ninety-six students and community members from across Washington State in Spokane for the annual Student Power Building Conference. Over three days, participants engaged in trainings, storytelling, policy development, and cultural activities aimed at building a stronger statewide student network and advancing a collective vision for higherContinue reading “Student Power Building Conference 2025”
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”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Student Story: Juliana Davis-Avendano
Hello, I’m Juliana and I just finished at Everett Community College in December. I find joy in learning and thrive on social interactions. Being at EVCC is a step towards achieving my goal of becoming a speech pathologist.