CC is inspiring

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<p>I am taking three classes at my local community college this semester. I live in the suburbs of a large urban area where lots of different nationalities are represented. It is inspiring to get to know the young students in my classes.</p>

<p>My lab partner is from West Africa. She works three part time jobs in addition to her full class load so she can send money back to her family in Africa. She told me about the higher educational system in her country and it is very dangerous to go to college there so kids go to other countries. She said (after we overheard some kids talking about partying) that she never partyies or drinks excessively as she does not have the time.</p>

<p>A student in my math class is also from Africa and she mentioned that she was tired today because she worked the night shift last night. She works several nights a week all night as a nurses aide, and then comes to school during the day!</p>

<p>A third friend is from Bangladesh and is raising kids while going to school.</p>

<p>I will definitely encourage my child to go to this cc and get to know the students.</p>

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<p>Well said!</p>

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<p>My grandmother went for her GED a few years ago at an adult learning center. She attended for two years. She loved how many people she met from all over the world and how hard they were working to change their lives and their children’s futures. She really missed that interaction after she graduated. She was 90 years old.</p>

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<p>Talk about inspiring, twomules. Your grandmother is such an inspiration. Thanks for sharing!</p>