Abby Jackson
"I knew from an early age I had a passion for helping others."
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"The quality of education at the majority of my classes at SCC were far above MU ..."
Learn More »“I developed a sense of competitiveness in trying to be the top student ...”
Learn More »"I feel like every time I go forward I solidify one plan, and then at the next step I think about what I want to do next. SCC was that necessary first step on my educational path."
Learn More »"SCC made me confident in myself. I noticed that I was successful in my classes, and with each class I took, my confidence grew."
Learn More »“I recommend SCC because you get such a good education for much less.”
Learn More »"I was so grateful not to have a time limit for earning my degree. It took me a while, but I got my degree, and I believe I'm a better person for earning it."
Learn More »"I recommend the paraprofessional program to anyone who is wanting to work with students of all abilities."
Learn More »"I had teachers who were working in the industry during the day," Ben said. "I knew they were teaching real stuff, stuff that mattered."
Learn More »“I decided to keep playing soccer because I didn’t want cancer to define me.”
Learn More »"I knew I had discovered both the program and the direction in which I wanted to go."
Learn More »"I value doing things that are meaningful ... I truly believe in the pursuit of passion."
Learn More »"Education opens the door to future possibilities. It helps you get and keep a job."
Learn More »"Education is really important, obviously. It's a good back up to have with an acting career, and my teachers are always really helpful.”
Learn More »"Whether you go to an Ivy League school or a community college, you choose how to make the most of your experience there."
Learn More »"I decided SCC would be a perfect choice to begin my educational journey."
Learn More »"I chose SCC because of the price. I paid for my own college education, so that was a big deal to me."
Learn More »“My ultimate career goal is to become a software engineer and project manager ..."
Learn More »"I don't know where I would be today if it hadn't been for SCC, but I do know I ended up in a much better place because of the education I received there."
Learn More »“I really wanted to show my children that hard work and determination do pay off."
Learn More »"The professors are also very helpful and care about student success."
Learn More »“I couldn’t have gotten my job if it weren’t for the education I got at SCC.”
Learn More »"I knew if I was going to even consider college it would have to be close to home and affordable, since I would be paying for it on my own."
Learn More »“SCC is affordable and flexible,” said Kyle. “I wanted to move at my own pace and not have debt hanging over me.”
Learn More »“People have a stigma about community colleges that is not true at all.”
Learn More »“The doors at SCC are always open. It would be a shame to limit yourself.”
Learn More »"I went from a job in an unsecure industry to a career with numerous possibilities."
Learn More »"There are so many resources on campus and every single one of them is designed to help students."
Learn More »"I had a great experience as a student and during clinicals. When I started my first nursing job, I knew I was prepared."
Learn More »After leaving the marketing field to stay home with her son, Megan knew that she was in need of a career change. She is now enrolled in SCC's nursing program and eager to begin a second career as a medical surgery technician.
Learn More »“I have loved being able to get started at SCC. The courses I’m taking are getting me one step closer to my degree.”
Learn More »"SCC is a great decision for students economically. You can go to school and work."
Learn More »“My dream career is one where I can directly impact the lives of others."
Learn More »"I really enjoyed school, because it was something I was doing for myself. I took pride in that."
Learn More »"I like that I help give students the knowledge they’ll need to succeed ...”
Learn More »“Attending SCC still gives me the option to transfer to a DI school after my sophomore year.”
Learn More »“I love this college – the activities, professors, programs and opportunities."
Learn More »"I felt I got a high-quality education from faculty who really cared about me and my success."
Learn More »"My instructors wanted to get to know their students on a personal level."
Learn More »"If I could stay at SCC to get my bachelor's and master's degrees, I would."
Learn More »“I found that the standards held at SCC rivaled many four-year institutions.”
Learn More »"I like seeing the positive, not the negative, the good things, not the bad things."
Learn More »"SCC was the place where I could start down my own educational path...”
Learn More »"In the past, I had to teach myself how to do my job. Now that I have an education, there is more certainty in what I'm doing. I worked really hard for this, and I deserve it."
Learn More »"The education I acquired from SCC has made my academic foundation strong."
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