Honors Program

Transcript

Okay let’s head over to CCBC’s Essex campus, home of the fighting Knights. Let’s meet up with Asia who is gonna tell us about her aspirations to become a teacher and how a Maryland Community College ‘Promise Scholarship’ has made an education at CCBC affordable. Asia is always up for an academic challenge, but she still finds time for fun. Asia, tell us more.

Thanks Alex! Hi everyone! When I was younger, I always had my head in a book. Today, you can still find me reading at CCBC where I am channeling my passions into pursuing an associate degree in Elementary Education. My goal is to become an English teacher one day, and CCBC is helping me make that dream a reality. After I graduated from high school, I had a lot of colleges to choose from, but CCBC was my top choice because I could stay close to my family and friends and achieve my goals at an affordable price. We all know college isn’t cheap, but CCBC met my financial needs through generous financial aid and scholarships, including the Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship. I also received scholarship money through CCBC’s Honors Program. There is so much to learn and explore through CCBC’s course offerings. In addition to classes where I am learning how to become an effective teacher, I am also enrolled in computer science, psychology, statistics, performing arts and athletics classes. That may sound rigorous, but at CCBC, we work hard and play hard! With plenty of activities offered outside the classroom, you’ll never be bored. I joined the Aspiring Educators Club, a national association that promotes leadership and helps educators be more effective in the classroom. The Honors Program also keeps me busy. We have our own gathering hangout, and we host cookouts and free ice cream days on campus. As you can see, CCBC offers so many ways students can write their own stories, inside and outside the classroom. The scholarships I received helped me start my story here, and now I can use the money I saved to plot the next chapters in my future. Back to you Alex!

Asia, thank you for that inspiring story that is sure to have a happy ending thanks to the educational foundation CCBC is giving you. You are gaining knowledge and leadership skills and also saving money. A big congrats on all your incredible accomplishments and good luck in your future teaching career.