Here are a few hints to help you get on the road to success and stay there.
1. Go to Class
It sounds like a no brainer. But many students do it anyway. They think, "What's the harm in missing one class?"
In reality, a lot happens in a day in a college class. Skip…
Wurood Shaher '16 owns her own business, teaches students at the high school and college levels, and is pursuing her doctoral degree. She's come a long way, both figuratively and literally, since she immigrated to the United States with her husband and son. She credits her time at…
Chalea Jones '21 brought her uplifting message of perseverance and believing in yourself to Onondaga Community College students Monday, encouraging them to keep working hard as they pursue their degrees. "Whatever you want to do, give it your all and never give up. Hold tight to what you want to…
Two years ago at this time Anne Pandian was a stay-at-home mom, anchoring life at home while her husband was gone 12 hours a day due to his lengthy commute to work and long shifts. Then the COVID-19 pandemic arrived and everything changed. When her husband's employer gave him the option to work…
Sunday is World Mental Health Day. It's a day for mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against the social stigma that goes along with admitting you have a problem and asking for help. "Getting help isn't a weakness. It's a strength. Knowing you are struggling and knowing you…
Joe Fahey, '69 is looking forward to January 20th. On that day an old friend from his old neighborhood will be sworn-in as the 46th President of the United States. "If there's one thing you know about Joe Biden when you know him, he's a very honest, compassionate, empathetic,…
March 23, 2016 was a typical end-of-winter, start-of-spring day in Central New York. The temperature hovered around 40 degrees. At times it was overcast with a rare appearance by the sun, and at times it rained lightly. What might have seemed extremely gloomy to locals was anything but that to…