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Ambitious immigrants

Just Your Average 68-Year-Old College Freshman


They’re young, hungry and teething – the modern-day version of the American pioneer. Our student body has a high percentage of minorities and immigrants, many from the Middle East and Asia. Spanish is a native tongue to many, lecture notes are jotted in a broad range of languages. They choose a community college so they can stay near families that depend on them to navigate the American system.

Pat Shiplett

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