Wanda: A Dream Decades in the Making
For decades, Wanda wanted to finish what she started and earn her college degree.
City Colleges graduates are always ready for more—transferring to four-year universities to earn a bachelor’s degree, getting career-focused experience in an apprenticeship or internship, and jumping into the workforce with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.
The City Colleges of Chicago Class of 2024 is ready for more—are you? Share your own success story as a City Colleges alumnus here or start your journey today at www.ccc.edu/apply.
For decades, Wanda wanted to finish what she started and earn her college degree.
Jennifer enrolled at Kennedy-King College to continue pursuing a dream she had put on hold years earlier: to become not…
Hector says returning to Harold Washington and chasing his dream transformed his life.
For decades, City Colleges has felt like a place full of opportunities where Lashun could grow personally and professionally.
When Nathlayn first arrived at Olive-Harvey College, she was a quiet student finding her way through a new chapter.
Wright proved to be a perfect fit for Tina. She appreciated the small class sizes and supportive faculty who encouraged…
On the court, he built discipline, resilience, and accountability, helping lead his team to a city championship. Off the court,…
For Emiliano, Richard J. Daley College was a no brainer. It offered an affordable education, valuable resources, and the flexibility…
Inspired by his fiancée’s work in daycare, Ademola discovered an interest in child development, earned his GED at Kennedy-King and…
After graduating from Jones College Prep, Aaron chose Harold Washington for its convenient downtown location and the opportunity to explore…
Dr. Barbara Mousel’s path into dentistry didn’t begin with a grand plan. It began with a job.
Sabrina plans to transfer to a four-year school to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering before attending law school…
