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Alumni Success Stories / 2013 Archive
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Are You a Graduate With a Story?
Please contact the MCCC Public Information Office
at (609) 570-3736 or e-mail alumni@mccc.edu.
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Alum Steven Bruns Goes From Counting Notes to Counting Dollars
"Mercer provided me with a great opportunity to take the first step to pursuing a new career. The education was top notch, while being very convenient and affordable."
...more... < FULL STORY & PHOTOS
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Alumnus CJ Harker Is Featured in National Magazine for Emerging Photographers
'I went to Mercer originally to get all of my core classes out of the way in a cost effective and efficient manner. Collaborating with people who are passionate about what they are doing is crucial to an enjoyable, productive environment."
...more... < FULL STORY & PHOTOS
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Alumna Faith Weil Wight Pays It Forward as Hillsborough High School Photography Teacher
"Mercer was my stepping stone to everything that came after. It was wonderful. My professors were masters and very inspirational. I recommend community college..."
...more... < FULL STORY & PHOTOS
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Criminal Justice Alum Ed Yuncza Continues to Shine in Martial Arts and Career
"The lessons I learned at Mercer taught me that I could do much more with my life than I ever thought possible. Academically, Mercer prepared me to seize the opportunities."
...more... < FULL STORY & PHOTOS
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Alum Chris Obudho Reaps Rewards of Returning to College at Mercer and WPU
"Mercer is one of the best educational and financial deals out there. It helped me build relevant skills and broader knowledge to overcome obstacles in a tough economy."
...more... < FULL STORY & PHOTOS
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Alum Patricia Braun Uses Mercer to Jumpstart Career in Pharmaceuticals
"I feel my job is really meaningful and all the steps to get to this stage in my career have really been worth it. I'm glad Mercer was there to help me in my first steps to success."
...more... < FULL STORY & PHOTOS
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Alum Rashaun Jones' Own Story Enhances His Role as Counselor for Youth College
"The faculty and staff encouraged me to be better, the students I met helped me to grow, and the opportunities opened doors that I wouldn't have been able to unlock on my own."
...more... < FULL STORY & PHOTOS
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Malgorzata Kolisz's Dream Takes Flight After Earning Her Aviation Degree at Mercer
"Mercer was the gateway for following my dream to travel around the world. Every day I use the skills I learned from my professors at Mercer. I will always remember [them] as friendly professionals that made sure I succeeded."
...more... < FULL STORY & PHOTOS
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Former Corrections Officer and Teacher Harry Camisa Earned His MCCC Degree and So Much More
Now 84 and long retired, Camisa says the decision to go to college was one of the best things he could have done. "Life without an education would have been a whole lot different for me."
...more... < FULL STORY & PHOTOS
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Alumna Ellie Patounas Learns Value of Higher Education at Mercer
"A lot of my instructors also worked during the day and could provide us with real world experiences in the classroom. They were very passionate about their work and really helped me get a better understanding of the subject they were teaching."
...more... < FULL STORY & PHOTOS
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Alum Sara Hull Credits MCCC with Leading Role in Her Hollywood Career
"My teachers were extremely supportive. They helped me live my dreams. They inspired me to want to do and learn more and push myself to succeed. Through the classes I took and the people I met, I figured out what I should be doing and never looked back."
...more... < FULL STORY & PHOTOS
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New York City Fashion Designer Ray Brown Returns to Alma Mater to Help Promote New Fashion Program
"Mercer had a hands-on approach and smaller class sizes. Complete your degree; it will teach you that this is not only a creative outlet, but a business."
...more... < FULL STORY & PHOTOS
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MCCC Alum Stephanie Pratico Finds Passion for Helping the Disabled Through Her Own Family Experiences
"I liked that Mercer was local because I needed to be in the area for my job and for family commitments. For me, it met every need in my life at the time."
...more... < FULL STORY & PHOTOS
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Mercer Alum Jim Smith Uses His Education to Pursue Successful Graphic Design Career
"I was able to graduate with two degrees and immediately go out into the working world without a lot of college debt. The professors at Mercer are really on top of their game.'
...more... < FULL STORY & PHOTOS
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Accomplished University Program Director William Sondervan Recalls Mercer as First Step Towards Success
"Mercer was a vehicle that allowed me to have a great education and a great start to my career. I felt like my professors were always there for me."
...more... < FULL STORY & PHOTOS
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Alum Melissa Conklin Enjoys Busy Job as Administrator for West Windsor-Plainsboro Community Education
"I made important connections and had a chance to grow. I always encourage people to go to Mercer first because it helps you figure out your next steps."
...more... < FULL STORY & PHOTOS
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