Student Voices

Initially, I was really concerned about fitting in with the student population because I am an older returning student, but there is a good mix of age groups, not to mention ethnicities, so I worried for no reason.

Laurie Melonja-Seall

Business administration, supply chain management concentration

Choosing to become involved at GGC has been life changing,” she said. “Hopefully I will inspire others just as my fellow students inspired me.

Harriet Amofah

Human development and aging services (HDAS)

College really is about finding who you are, and what you can do.

Lindsey Sabb

Information technology, digital media concentration

[At GGC,] I’m obtaining opportunities by working and getting references under my belt, which will help me in the future.

Janaki “Kiki” Patel

Biology, biochemistry concentration

I expected a small campus with outdated facilities. Instead I experienced a modern, beautiful campus and received encouragement from the leaders, professors and even the college president.

Kelly Duckworth

Elementary education

I have become a better leader, and since GGC is such a diverse school, I have learned about and come to appreciate so many different cultures.

Caroline Briggs

Information technology, systems and security concentration, mathematics minor

Don’t be afraid to ask questions or throw yourself into an interest or organization. Along the way, you’ll learn from each experience.

Luis Montanez

Cinema and media arts production

Everyone is like family at GGC; professors know you by name, students are passionate, and the overall staff is amazingly supportive and caring.

Makayla Yang

Biology, biochemistry concentration

Throughout my freshman year, I became a part of the school and not just a student.

Kamaria McCutchen-Mitchell

Political science, legal studies concentration, criminal justice minor

[In high school,] I wasn’t driven to go to college. I was one of those people who just wanted to get a job and do something else.

Torriane Hardeman

Psychology