CCBC Online

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I can’t wait to introduce Francessca, who is studying psychology and wants to give children the same help she received growing up. Francessca will tell us how CCBC’s online degree programs opened up a whole new world of possibilities and is making her career dreams accessible and easily within her reach. Okay Francessca, you have us all intrigued, take it away.

Thanks Alex, So a bit about me – growing up wasn’t easy. I have rare health issues and spent my teen years in and out of hospitals. For my sweet 16 I got a different pair of wheels than I expected – a set of hot pink wheelchair wheels. Caring hospital staff helped me through that time in my life, and now I want to give back and help children facing similar challenges. My dream is to work in health care as a child life specialist, and online classes at CCBC are making a college education accessible and achievable for me. When I open my computer, I’m connected to a world of endless possibilities. CCBC offers so many online classes to choose from. Currently I’m enrolled in a psychology course and I love it. The flexibility of the online classes allows me to work at my own pace, and the professors are engaging and always helpful, even in the virtual classroom. Virtual tutoring is also available and has helped me earn good grades.
Being the first in my family to navigate college, I’ve had many questions. For extra support, CCBC connected me with a staff member called a Success Navigator who has helped find the extra resources I need to succeed at CCBC. For example when my laptop broke just before the semester started, my Success Navigator hooked me up with a new one quickly. How cool is that?
Thanks to CCBC, college no longer feels scary. I always try to see the good amongst the bad, and while I’ve had to overcome so many obstacles, CCBC has helped me realize a college education is attainable and with my degree, I will make a difference.
Thanks for listening, back to you, Alex.

Francesca, your story about overcoming life’s challenges while keeping your eye on your goal is truly phenomenal. With support from CCBC, you found a way to push aside the obstacles standing in your way, and now your path is clear. We know you will make a difference helping others someday soon. Thank you!