Community College Initiative Program

"After returning home I went back to college to finish my degree. I will use everything I learned during the CCI Program to develop myself, my community, my college, and my country at large."Louisa Addio
Ghana

"The CCI Program was an inspiring opportunity for me that brought me back to academics after almost ten years. I have received incredible knowledge, marvelous professional skills, extensive networking and professional connections, and an impressive understanding about other people and cultures. Giving up a professional life full of social and personal responsibilities to study in the United States was a hard decision for me, but at this stage I think I have learned and gained beyond my expectations. I believe this opportunity will play a vital role in my personal and professional transformation."Jalaluddin Mughal
Pakistan

“The CCI Program was the greatest opportunity and has changed my future and life for the best. It has made me see things differently. A few weeks after returning [home], I contacted my former college and they invited me to their lecturer's summit. I shared my experiences with them and they then decided to appoint me as an Intern-Lecturer in the Electrical Engineering Department.”Thabiso Manala
South Africa

“The CCI Program was the most amazing experience in my life. Now I am working as an Art Director/Animator freelancer in my home town.”Luciana Duailibe
Brazil

"The CCI Program helped me expand my horizons and see the world and its diversity from a different perspective that has changed my life."Ryan Kharisma
Indonesia

"The CCI Program changed the way I see the world and it gave me the chance to meet wonderful people who taught me how incredible the world is. I will always keep a big part of my heart for Team Zabardast and all the incredible people I met back in 2010."Adriana Castro
Costa Rica