Our Students and Alumni Pursue Incredible Journeys
All of our students have a unique story to tell. Many start out at Garrett College with plans to transfer to a four-year college or university. A large percentage of our students are the first in their family to attend college. Others seek to advance their career by learning a new skill.
These stories represent journeys of overcoming personal challenges, defining and achieving success, and discovering true passions.
Our Students
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Dominican Republic
Question:
Why did you choose Garrett College?
Answer: I chose Garrett College because they have a good program in the educational and sports system. I have the vision that Garrett College can help me become a better person and an athlete.
Answer: I chose Garrett College because they have a good program in the educational and sports system. I have the vision that Garrett College can help me become a better person and an athlete.
Question:
What activities are you involved with on campus? How has this added to your college experience?
Answer: I am participating in the basketball team. Being a student-athlete has helped me a lot.
Answer: I am participating in the basketball team. Being a student-athlete has helped me a lot.
Question:
What challenges have you faced?
Answer: Adapting to another country is totally different for me - it was more than a challenge, but more so with COVID-19.
Answer: Adapting to another country is totally different for me - it was more than a challenge, but more so with COVID-19.
Question:
How has attending GC worked to your advantage?
Answer: Garett College has provided me with all the resources that I need and will need for the future and to have my diploma.
Answer: Garett College has provided me with all the resources that I need and will need for the future and to have my diploma.
Question:
What are your plans after GC?
Answer: After Garrett College and getting my diploma, I would like to work in the area that I specialize in. I would like to be an international businessman.
Answer: After Garrett College and getting my diploma, I would like to work in the area that I specialize in. I would like to be an international businessman.