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Sabine Ramirez

Sabine Ramirez’s journey to a career in mechanical engineering began with some indirect help from a household name—Oprah Winfrey.

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Angelynn Jimenez

Motivated by a passion for civic leadership and inspired by the needs of her community, Angelynn Jimenez applied for the…

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Dianna Garzón

I attended Lane Tech High School where I received generalized support from peers and counselors. However, this did not eliminate…

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Mary Ann Kistler

Mary Ann Kistler was at a crossroads. She had been working a job in insurance for years, but it wasn’t…

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Sendy Soto

From the classroom to City Hall, Sendy Soto knows Wilbur Wright College gave her the foundation to build a successful…

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Praise Daniels

In 2020, Praise Daniels embarked on a transformative journey when he moved to the United States. It marked the beginning…

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Edgar Gonzalez Balcarcel

Edgar Gonzalez Balcarcel came to Chicago from Guatemala in 2007 without knowing English. He found Wilbur Wright College, and the…

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Maybelle Sanchez

The community that Star Scholar Maybelle Sanchez found at Wright College helped her realize what she wanted from a four-year…

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Tammy Spivey

Growing up, Tammy Spivey didn’t have the best educational experiences, but her time at City Colleges has been different.

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Aljtrin Ademovski

Originally from Macedonia, Aljtrin Ademovski came to Wright College with the goal of learning English.

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