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Jose has conquered a lot of adversity: being a first-generation student, being a native Spanish speaker, and being displaced from his home after a fire. No matter what he faced, he focused on his education and in May 2018 completed his associate in arts degree at Daley College. He was an active student on campus as a Star scholar, One Million Degrees member, and part of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Jose plans to transfer to Elmhurst College to major in psychology. His hard work has paid off with a full scholarship from Elmhurst College, as well as the US Dream Scholarship.
At 15, I never imagined I’d one day work in the automotive industry. Back in middle school, I told everyone on career day that I wanted to design cars, which sparked my interest in engineering—but the cost of college made that dream feel out of reach.
When Kenneth Balcarcel moved to the United States from Guatemala, he faced the daunting challenge of learning a new language while navigating life in a new country.
For more than 25 years, Jocelyn Sanders built a successful career as a salon owner and licensed cosmetologist. But deep down, there were still goals she wanted to complete, like going back to school.
After my time in the military, I decided to enroll at Wilbur Wright College. I saw it as an opportunity for a fresh start. I was determined to take full advantage of every resource available to me. I learned how to study and take notes, I met with my advisors, I networked with my peers, and I was enjoying all my classes. One day, one of my professors took notice of my hard work and dedication and asked me a simple question that changed the entire trajectory of my life: “How are you paying for college?”
