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Welder, Dynacraft
Collin College, Associate of Applied Science in Welding, 2023
“It was a good experience at Collin, and I got to learn a lot of welding skills and techniques that are essential for my career. All the professors were very educated and knowledgeable about the welding industry and gave me tips to succeed, not only as a welder, but also in life.”
Mente Bezuneh
Award-winning Filmmaker, Mentopia Productions
Collin College, Associate of Applied Science in Video Production, 2020
“For me, 我是 discouraged from doing what I wanted to do and told that 我是 never going to be good enough. But I knew this was my passion, and it didn’t matter whether I made money or not; 我是
我要去追求它。 在金沙博彩的经历给了我知识
友谊，以及追求激情所需的自信。
我无法用价格来衡量。”
Alexa Acosta
Marketing Director, Clarity Benefit Solutions
• First-generation Latina graduate
• Southern Methodist University, Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, 2016
• Collin College, Associate of Arts, 2014
“Attending Collin College was a transformative experience for me as a first-generation Latina graduate. Returning to the states after years abroad, I had no real guidance before enrolling at Collin. There, I mastered English, learned to communicate effectively, and gained essential leadership skills that I still practice 今天。 Collin provided the perfect environment for self-discovery, helping me clarify my career path and prepare for a four-year university. The exceptional education and unwavering support were crucial to my success. I am forever indebted to Collin College for its profound impact on my life and career, and I highly recommend it to anyone.”
乔纳森·博伊德
Fire Chief, City of Allen since 2018
• University of North Texas, Master’s in Public Administration
• Collin College Fire Academy graduate, 1992; Academy Class No. 3
“My time at Collin College was transformative, offering a robust educational foundation that exceeded my expectations. At Collin, the Fire Academy taught me not only the technical skills necessary for firefighting, but also critical thinking and team leadership skills I use daily. I recommended Collin to others because of its commitment to excellence and community service. It is truly rewarding to see how the Fire Academy has grown and evolved since my participation in the third cohort.”
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Plumber, Neu Plumbing
Collin College, Associate of Applied Science in Construction Technology – Plumbing, 2022
“At Collin College, when the professors see you want to learn, they’re there to help you. There were times when I stayed after class to ask questions, and they would take the time to answer them and that’s important to me. I felt like I could thrive at Collin College. 我不觉得他们只是在打卡
一份工作。 他们是来改变世界的。”
贾雷特·冯·罗森伯格
Head Basketball Coach, Texas A&M University-Commerce
• Abilene Christian University, Master of Education, 2015
• University of Hartford, Bachelor of Science in Marketing, 2009
• Attended Collin College 2005-06, studied business, played for Collin College Cougars
“在金沙博彩和住在校园公寓的那段时间里，我真的成熟了。 我们的团队是一个紧密结合的团队。 今天我仍然和他们中的许多人交谈。 If I hadn’t gone to Collin College, I don’t think I would have ever played Division I basketball or be a coach right now. I broke my wrist in a car accident shortly after signing a contract to play basketball in Germany. Coach Jim Sigona let me volunteer as an assistant while I recovered. Two or three weeks into coaching, I fell in love with it. 金沙博彩影响了我，不仅是作为学生运动员，也是作为教练。 It changed the course of my life.”
“One of the things I think about a lot is that during the summers, NBA players would come play pick-up games – Daron Williams, Chris Bosh, Bracey Wright. The pick-up games at ‘Quad C’ were kind of legendary
在达拉斯大都会区 我要去防守达隆·威廉姆斯。 你
不要在任何地方都这么做。 Everyone just knows Collin and Sigona because of his longevity there, the success he’s had,
还有他帮助过的球员。”
小罗德里克·亨特， D.P.M,女士
Foot and Ankle Specialist,
Podiatrist, and Founder of Hunter Foot and Ankle Associates, PLLC in Plano
• The University of Texas at Dallas, Masters of Science in Healthcare 领导, 2021
• Kingwood Medical Center, Podiatry Residency, 2012
• New York College of Podiatric Medicine, D.P.M., 2009
• The University of Texas at Dallas, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, 2004
• The University of Texas at Dallas Redman Scholar
• Collin College, Associate of Science, 2001
“金沙博彩让我惊讶的是，我不只是
一个数字。 我是一个独立的个体，你不会发现这一点
很多地方。 我的教授对我的成功表现出积极的兴趣。 I felt like they really cared and had a vested interest in me being successful.”
“One of my favorite memories is when I found out that 我是 invited to be a member of Phi Theta Kappa. When I started at Collin College, I didn’t have the confidence to know that I could maintain a high GPA. With hard work and support from my professors, I realized that they had instilled in me the tools I needed to not only be successful at Collin College, but also to be successful in life.”
吉列尔莫·阿米尔博士
Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Surgery, Northwestern University
• First in family to attend college
• Founder and President of ProSorp BioTech, Inc. and VesselTek BioMedical, LLC
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Ph.D., Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, 1999
• The University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, 1993
• Collin College, Associate of Science, Magna Cum Laude, 1990
“金沙博彩为社区服务。 这是一所优秀的学校。 I felt prepared to go on to a university. 我所有的教授都很出色。 Attending Collin College worked for me. 我为我的教育付出的代价可能是现在的30倍。”
“我在金沙博彩度过了很多美好的时光。 I remember working as a lab assistant in the brand-new computer lab and playing basketball in the new gym at the Plano Campus. 我组织了第一个国际学生组织。 It was fun meeting people with different backgrounds. My chemistry, physics, and math professors made essential contributions in my academic journey.”
西蒙McNeny
Co-Founder and Vice President of the Nonprofit Window to the Wild, 2014
• Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries, 2009
• Collin College, Associate of Science, 2007
“金沙博彩是一所优秀的学府。 It has quality classes, amazing professors, and you can get a much more hands-on approach and the one-on-one attention that you’re not going to necessarily receive at a university. I had some of the best professors in my college career there.”
“我上了一门生物课，其中包括去大本德国家公园为期一周的旅行。 That was one of the coolest classes I have ever taken. We stayed in the Chisos Mountains, and I learned about animals, plants, rocks, underground waterways and rivers, and
德克萨斯州的自然历史 我不喜欢枯燥、安静的课堂。 The atmosphere at this school is different. 我走进去，我仍然
感受学校的精神和活力。”
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As Collin College looks back on 40 years of education, we hear from some of the amazing alumni who have walked our halls.
亚伦西姆斯Welder, Dynacraft
Collin College, Associate of Applied Science in Welding, 2023
“It was a good experience at Collin, and I got to learn a lot of welding skills and techniques that are essential for my career. All the professors were very educated and knowledgeable about the welding industry and gave me tips to succeed, not only as a welder, but also in life.”
Mente Bezuneh
Award-winning Filmmaker, Mentopia Productions
Collin College, Associate of Applied Science in Video Production, 2020
“For me, 我是 discouraged from doing what I wanted to do and told that 我是 never going to be good enough. But I knew this was my passion, and it didn’t matter whether I made money or not; 我是
我要去追求它。 在金沙博彩的经历给了我知识
友谊，以及追求激情所需的自信。
我无法用价格来衡量。”
Alexa Acosta
Marketing Director, Clarity Benefit Solutions
• First-generation Latina graduate
• Southern Methodist University, Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, 2016
• Collin College, Associate of Arts, 2014
“Attending Collin College was a transformative experience for me as a first-generation Latina graduate. Returning to the states after years abroad, I had no real guidance before enrolling at Collin. There, I mastered English, learned to communicate effectively, and gained essential leadership skills that I still practice 今天。 Collin provided the perfect environment for self-discovery, helping me clarify my career path and prepare for a four-year university. The exceptional education and unwavering support were crucial to my success. I am forever indebted to Collin College for its profound impact on my life and career, and I highly recommend it to anyone.”
乔纳森·博伊德
Fire Chief, City of Allen since 2018
• University of North Texas, Master’s in Public Administration
• Collin College Fire Academy graduate, 1992; Academy Class No. 3
“My time at Collin College was transformative, offering a robust educational foundation that exceeded my expectations. At Collin, the Fire Academy taught me not only the technical skills necessary for firefighting, but also critical thinking and team leadership skills I use daily. I recommended Collin to others because of its commitment to excellence and community service. It is truly rewarding to see how the Fire Academy has grown and evolved since my participation in the third cohort.”
Tigre反
Plumber, Neu Plumbing
Collin College, Associate of Applied Science in Construction Technology – Plumbing, 2022
“At Collin College, when the professors see you want to learn, they’re there to help you. There were times when I stayed after class to ask questions, and they would take the time to answer them and that’s important to me. I felt like I could thrive at Collin College. 我不觉得他们只是在打卡
一份工作。 他们是来改变世界的。”
贾雷特·冯·罗森伯格
Head Basketball Coach, Texas A&M University-Commerce
• Abilene Christian University, Master of Education, 2015
• University of Hartford, Bachelor of Science in Marketing, 2009
• Attended Collin College 2005-06, studied business, played for Collin College Cougars
“在金沙博彩和住在校园公寓的那段时间里，我真的成熟了。 我们的团队是一个紧密结合的团队。 今天我仍然和他们中的许多人交谈。 If I hadn’t gone to Collin College, I don’t think I would have ever played Division I basketball or be a coach right now. I broke my wrist in a car accident shortly after signing a contract to play basketball in Germany. Coach Jim Sigona let me volunteer as an assistant while I recovered. Two or three weeks into coaching, I fell in love with it. 金沙博彩影响了我，不仅是作为学生运动员，也是作为教练。 It changed the course of my life.”
“One of the things I think about a lot is that during the summers, NBA players would come play pick-up games – Daron Williams, Chris Bosh, Bracey Wright. The pick-up games at ‘Quad C’ were kind of legendary
在达拉斯大都会区 我要去防守达隆·威廉姆斯。 你
不要在任何地方都这么做。 Everyone just knows Collin and Sigona because of his longevity there, the success he’s had,
还有他帮助过的球员。”
小罗德里克·亨特， D.P.M,女士
Foot and Ankle Specialist,
Podiatrist, and Founder of Hunter Foot and Ankle Associates, PLLC in Plano
• The University of Texas at Dallas, Masters of Science in Healthcare 领导, 2021
• Kingwood Medical Center, Podiatry Residency, 2012
• New York College of Podiatric Medicine, D.P.M., 2009
• The University of Texas at Dallas, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, 2004
• The University of Texas at Dallas Redman Scholar
• Collin College, Associate of Science, 2001
“金沙博彩让我惊讶的是，我不只是
一个数字。 我是一个独立的个体，你不会发现这一点
很多地方。 我的教授对我的成功表现出积极的兴趣。 I felt like they really cared and had a vested interest in me being successful.”
“One of my favorite memories is when I found out that 我是 invited to be a member of Phi Theta Kappa. When I started at Collin College, I didn’t have the confidence to know that I could maintain a high GPA. With hard work and support from my professors, I realized that they had instilled in me the tools I needed to not only be successful at Collin College, but also to be successful in life.”
吉列尔莫·阿米尔博士
Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Surgery, Northwestern University
• First in family to attend college
• Founder and President of ProSorp BioTech, Inc. and VesselTek BioMedical, LLC
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Ph.D., Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, 1999
• The University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, 1993
• Collin College, Associate of Science, Magna Cum Laude, 1990
“金沙博彩为社区服务。 这是一所优秀的学校。 I felt prepared to go on to a university. 我所有的教授都很出色。 Attending Collin College worked for me. 我为我的教育付出的代价可能是现在的30倍。”
“我在金沙博彩度过了很多美好的时光。 I remember working as a lab assistant in the brand-new computer lab and playing basketball in the new gym at the Plano Campus. 我组织了第一个国际学生组织。 It was fun meeting people with different backgrounds. My chemistry, physics, and math professors made essential contributions in my academic journey.”
西蒙McNeny
Co-Founder and Vice President of the Nonprofit Window to the Wild, 2014
• Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries, 2009
• Collin College, Associate of Science, 2007
“金沙博彩是一所优秀的学府。 It has quality classes, amazing professors, and you can get a much more hands-on approach and the one-on-one attention that you’re not going to necessarily receive at a university. I had some of the best professors in my college career there.”
“我上了一门生物课，其中包括去大本德国家公园为期一周的旅行。 That was one of the coolest classes I have ever taken. We stayed in the Chisos Mountains, and I learned about animals, plants, rocks, underground waterways and rivers, and
德克萨斯州的自然历史 我不喜欢枯燥、安静的课堂。 The atmosphere at this school is different. 我走进去，我仍然
感受学校的精神和活力。”
回到新闻编辑室