Education Tailored to You

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Let’s meet Lindsie, a bright star shining in her first semester at CCD with a natural gift for storytelling. She’s here to share her incredible journey and how it led her to CCD to pursue her dreams. Take it away, Lindsie.

– Thanks for the stellar introduction, Alex. I haven’t always known what I wanted to do with my college path, but once I decided that the arts were where my heart was, CCD was there to help me finish my degree and set me up for success doing what I love. Academics have been integral to my life always driving me to excel. After graduating high school a year early with a 4.57 GPA I thought I was ready to conquer the world. But life had different plans. Initially fixated on pursuing business project management or communication. I overlooked my true calling. College became a challenging until I embraced a revelation my lifelong affinity for the arts. Unleashing my freedom of choice, I recognized myself as a natural born storyteller, entertainer, and goofball. Above all, my soul yearned to create. Leaving behind my past plans, I wholeheartedly embraced a future that followed my deepest passions. Since then, not a single regret has clouded my decision to follow my heart song. CCDs Arts program offers diverse classes and electives empowering me to customize my education. The Finish What You Started scholarship designed for students like myself, presents an attainable opportunity to pursue my long awaited dreams. Fortunately, the Auraria campus is nestled within Denver’s vibrant art scene ensuring constant inspiration to fuel my creative journey. CCD ensures a guaranteed statewide transfer for my degree and offers an inter-institutional program that allows me to plan my academic success beyond just two years. With my associate of arts degree in hand. CCD allows for a seamless transition into the perfect undergraduate program for me and that’s my story. Take it back, Alex.

– And there you have it. The captivating story of Lindsie, a beacon of inspiration and creativity. Her journey at CCD has been nothing short of transformative leading her to discover her true passion for the arts and storytelling. Thank you, Lindsie for sharing your extraordinary story with us.