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Student Stories
Featuring the NVCC Experience as Profiled by our Students
 Here at Northern Virginia Community College, we pride ourselves on being comprised of a community of students and faculty of diverse backgrounds, from all walks of life. It is with great pleasure that we offer you some of their stories. We encourage you to take this opportunity to get to know the NVCC community a little better. Click on any of the profiles below to learn more about the Northern Virginia Community College experience from the standpoint of our students, faculty and staff, and alumni.
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Mentor Helps NVCC Student Go From Immigrant to Philanthropist
When Wendy and Serge opened Tempo [Restaurant], she says, "It was truly then that I knew that I was living in ESL Land. I am the only person in the restaurant that speaks English as a first language. My days are spent in the kitchen speaking Spanish [with employees] and listening to my husband rattle away about cooking mistakes people make in very loud French." The kitchen doubles as a classroom where the chalkboard used to list the prep tasks for the day becomes the space for ESL lessons..."I write new words in English and then in Spanish. I draw pictures when we cannot find the word in another language and we have fun with our pictures, (the only thing we are artistic with is food.)" she says with a laugh.
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Monique Ricks
Student, Visual and Performing Arts & Public Services Division
"My goals have expanded based on my studies at Northern Virginia Community College. I plan on getting my AA degree, which I hadn’t really thought about before. I am enjoying school very much." Read more...
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Mona Bagla
Student, Business Technologies Division
"The Business Technologies Division holds a very important place in my heart because the faculty provided knowledge and helped me discover my hidden abilities." Read more...
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Jonathan Bland
Student, Business Technologies Division
"NVCC helped me focus and achieve the small goals necessary for my future career. Because of this, my larger goal to begin this new career was substantially less difficult." Read more...
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Roger Bullock
Student, Business Technologies Division
"The challenges presented by the strong faculty [at Northern Virginia Community College] and the opportunity to learn and apply knowledge built my confidence, strengthened my writing skills, and sharpened my analytical capabilities." Read more...
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Dat Chu
Officer, Student Activities
"I can attribute much of my success at NVCC to the fabulous professors here at the college. Their teaching styles may differ, but they are bonded by a love of teaching and a desire to see their students succeed." Read more...
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Blamette Doe
Student Ambassador, Student Activities
"NVCC will help you to strengthen your academic abilities in a comfortable atmosphere. You will be inspired by the support and encouragement of the teachers here at the college. NVCC is a diverse community, with excellent locations and affordable tuition. Enrolling at the college is the first step to a brighter view of future success in your career, and in your everyday life." Read more...
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Cheryl Guerrero
Student, Business Technologies Division
"I came to this country with very little resources. There are no opportunities for advancement in my country, but the opportunities are here. To be successful, you have to study hard. NVCC is a great school. All of my credits from NVCC transferred to American University; I am a junior today." Read more...
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Jonathan McKenzie
Student, Business Technologies Division
"NVCC is not a destination, simply a stop along the way. Whether you’re a recent high school graduate aspirating to attend a four-year university or a mature adult attempting to increase your earning potential, NVCC has the resources to help you achieve your goal." Read more...
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Nadia
Student, Business Technologies Division
"NVCC was very convenient for a working adult like me - their evening classes fit into my schedule, and were all taught by very knowledgeable instructors with experience in the industry." Read more...
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Christine Oteyza
Officer, Student Activities
"Get involved! It helps to make the college experience more worth your while. And don’t be afraid to ask for help - there are so many people here who are willing to give it." Read more...
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Ismail Top
Officer, Student Activities
"...I feel that students considering Northern Virginia Community College should be aware of how much this institution has to offer. Take the first step in advancing your career and achieving your life goals by enrolling at NVCC." Read more...
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