Category Archives: Student Stories

My name is Jessica Rebolledo. I am a high school student and took advantage of my first two years to study the basics at YVC. After graduating from college, I am interested in studying social work because I want to help immigrants.

My name is Emily Solano, and I was born and raised in Washington. I am a student at Skagit Valley College. I decided to pursue a teaching career because I love working with students. I want to make a difference, so I decided to become a teacher, particularly for kindergarten or first grade.

My name is Jhovana Alexandra Cota. I decided to study English classes at YVC. I did it to give my son a future and grow as a person, and I would feel very proud to graduate from a community college. I am very positive about studying.

My name is Balbina, I came to the US in 2020. When I came to the US, I had no knowledge of any adult classes. I’m a mother of five who immigrated to the U.S. a few years ago with the goal to have a better life. The journey to achieve my educational goals hasContinue reading “Student Story: Balbina Hernandez”

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.

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. 

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”

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.

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.

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”